Job Description
The Office of Community and Economic Development (OCED) requests one intern for the fall of 2024. Potential candidates should be available for 12 to 15 hours per week. Up to five days per week during the fall period. The ideal candidate will demonstrate interest in subjects generally related to community and economic development.
OCED expects that a new intern’s primary task will be to assist efforts to clean, catalog, and potentially analyze retail district datasets related to demographics, sales, visit counts, walk and bike scores, etc. Additional tasks may be assigned as necessary, including, but not limited to the following subject areas:
- Broadband and the digital divide,
- DVRPC’s Transportation and Community Development Initiative (TCDI) past project review; and
- Workforce development.
Candidates who are detail-oriented with a keen interest in research and data gathering, as well as analytical skills, are encouraged to apply. Individuals who can demonstrate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (specifically Excel, including Pivot Tables), GIS, and the Adobe Creative Suite are particularly attractive to the department.
Responsibilities
- Assist professional staff with data collection and analysis;
- Conduct and synthesize research; and
- Generate text, tables, and graphics to potentially be used in planning reports and memos as appropriate.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of, and experience with, general regional planning, and community and economic development
- Passion for research, and data gathering and analysis
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and problem solve
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, GIS, and Adobe Creative Suite preferred
- Knowledge of ACS and other publicly available data sources
- Excellent writing, communications, and interpersonal skills
- Basic knowledge of the Greater Philadelphia area is desired
- Ability to work independently, including both in person and remotely as necessary, as well as in teams
Availability
Potential candidates should be available for 12 to 15 hours per week. Up to five days per week during the fall period.
Compensation
Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Students with Work-Study funding are encouraged to apply.
Minimum Education and Training
Must have completed at least ONE YEAR of a college/university program or be enrolled in a master's, or an equivalent combination of experience and training, plus substantial experience, interest, or involvement in planning.
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DVRPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Full consideration will be given to all eligible, qualified applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, domestic or sexual violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition (including pregnancy), national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation; or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Minority, female, and disabled applicants are encouraged to apply.