Virginia Tech School of Public and International Affairs

Virginia Tech School of Public and International Affairs

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City78
Virtual
GIS Analyst Intern (Location Intelligence)
Internship

Position Summary: The GIS Analyst is to spearhead geospatial analysis related specifically to advanced market research and geodatabase development. The GIS Analyst will work within our Location Intelligence team and will be provided a unique opportunity to analyze current city problems using advanced location technologies and tools, including access to Esri tools and resources.


  • This position is meant for self-starters with innovative ideas and expert writing skills.
  • While the research can be conducted remotely, the Analyst must be able to commit to weekly or bi-weekly virtual meetings, depending on their level of research experience.


Responsibilities:

  • Develop a market research document summarizing key profiles of Business Improvement Districts BIDs in the national capital region and beyond.
  • Develop a geodatabase of geospatial data relevant to identified Business Improvement District Boundaries.
  • Collaborating with partners and establishing new relationships with BIDs and economic development organizations where necessary. 


Experience, Skills, and Competencies:

  • Strong understanding of geospatial analysis
  • Established skills in geodatabase development and management
  • Ability to work independently and set/meet deadlines
  • Experience with data analysis/modeling/visualization
  • Interest in urban planning, economics, architecture, policy, business development, real estate, and/or geography
  • Strong understanding of GIS and Spatial Statistics
  • Understanding of programming languages such as R and Python is desired but not required


We like to see good ideas, a willingness to innovate, and dedication to projects you're passionate about.


Send your resume and a brief cover letter to: connect@city78.org


Please note that this is an unpaid internship position with the possibility of transitioning into a project-based contract position.


About City78: City78 is an urban analytics organization that develops  data-driven, human-centric solutions for location managers, economic development firms and organizations, and community leaders. Our trailblazing methodology is at the forefront of the smart city movement, blending forward-thinking urban planning practices with community- generated data and artificial intelligence (AI) to develop nuanced understandings of neighborhoods and cities as well as actionable insights that are pivotal to place identity and placemaking, urban competitive advantage, and quality of life for all. Through our work, we aim to develop and strengthen avenues for community engagement in design, planning, and development, and to help governments and organizations build ethical, sustainable cities around solutions derived from understanding communities, their histories, cultures, identities, needs, and perceptions.