New York is leading the nation in the fight on global climate change and the transition to a clean energy-powered economy. The Climate Act (https://climate.ny.gov/) has created the most aggressive climate change goals in the nation and requires an ambitious agenda that blends proven catalysts with innovative approaches while operating across a broader energy arena that is rapidly evolving. New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a driving force in realizing this agenda. NYSERDA works with stakeholders that span residents, business owners, developers, community leaders, local government officials, universities, utilities, investors, entrepreneurs, and more, to develop, invest, and foster conditions that:

　　Attract the private sector capital investment needed to expand New York’s clean energy economy.

　　Overcome barriers to using clean energy at a large-scale in New York.

　　Enable New York’s communities and residents to benefit equitably from energy efficiency and renewable energy.

　　INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW

　　The Data Solutions team is seeking an intern who has an eye for design and possesses a basic understanding of Geographical Information Systems (GIS). The Data Solutions team is part of NYSERDA’s IT Department and supports teams across the Authority by conducting spatial analyses; creating maps images for published reports, presentations, and website content; and designing interactive dashboards. Interns with an interest in analyzing and visualizing spatial data, energy efficiency and renewable energy are encouraged to apply. The selected intern will gain skills using specialized GIS and data visualization software while learning about NYSERDA’s breadth of program offerings.

　　This is a paid internship for current students at an accredited college. The pay rate is from $15 to $18 per hour based on current class year. This internship will begin on June 3rd, 2024 and has the potential to continue through Fall 2024 and Spring 2025.

　　Interns must be located in New York State while working. It is expected that interns will follow our telework policy, with a combination of in-office and remote work. Interns work up to 18.5 hours per week during the semester, and up to 37.5 hours per week between semesters, when not attending classes.

　　PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Geocode customer and vendor addresses.

　　Create map images for public-facing reports and presentations.

　　Join customer and vendor addresses with spatial attributes.

　　Conduct spatial analyses.

　　Assist with the improvement and integration of automation and tools.

　　Create templates and manuals in support of tools and systems deployed.

　　Assist with data compiling, analyses, and the creation of datasets.

　　Assist with creating dashboards and other visualizations such as charts and graphs.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

　　Current undergraduate or Masters student pursuing a degree in planning, GIS, mathematics, policy, science, social science, engineering, or other related fields.

　　Excellent skills with the Microsoft Office suite of programs.

　　Experience with GIS software, ideally ESRI’s ArcMap, ArcPRO, and ArcGIS Online.

　　Organized, highly detailed oriented.

　　Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

　　Excellent communication and writing skills.

　　ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

　　Familiar with and desire to learn more about energy and the environment.

　　Familiar with or desire to learn Python scripting.

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