Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Paid Spring GIS Internship Position

Paid Junior Researcher Internship with National Community Reinvestment Coalition with GIS Expertise

The Junior Researcher (Term) will be a critical player in the operations of a dedicated research team which supports both NCRC member organizations with analysis of local banking and lending as well as internal customers. The intern can expect to be charged with collecting, cleaning, and preparing data for analysis. Additionally, the intern will attend lectures, training events, and other functions that will offer both networking opportunities as well as demonstrate the interests of NCRC. The applicant should expect a demanding work environment where they will be expected to work approximately 20 hours a week. Often the intern will need to work on their own with limited direction. In exchange, they will have opportunities to work on projects and data with senior research specialists. These frequently include datasets with >10 million records, complex data visualization software, and rigorous analysis. Applicants receive named credit for publications they contribute to.
In addition, this position will be integral to the research team at the annual NCRC Conference, with over 1000 attendees each years this is a complex event requiring public speaking, conflict resolution, and administrative functions and provides the applicant with a networking opportunity to meet representatives from community groups and financial firms from all over the country.