<\/p>\n
Data and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Internship Positions – Spring
2023 (3 positions)<\/p>\n
Job Title: Data & Geographic Informations Systems (GIS) Intern
Application Deadline: November 16, 2022
Internship Period: February 1, 2023 \u2013 April 28, 2023
Compensation: $12\/hour, 10 hours per week
Location: These positions are expected to be 100% remote, but may include in person
collaboration or field work depending on location and area of interest. The positions
will work with staff in the Pennsylvania, Ohio or California offices.<\/p>\n
FracTracker interns have the opportunity to harness the power of maps and data to
advance grassroots environmental justice campaigns throughout the United States. For
examples of our where our interns have studied and the projects they have worked on
visit https:\/\/www.fractracker.org\/about-us\/internships\/<\/p>\n
FracTracker internships are geared towards current undergraduate and graduate
students. Recent college and graduate school graduates are also welcome to apply.
Applicants should enjoy and have an aptitude for working with datasets and visualizing
data. Strong applicants will have an interest in or prior experience in map-making and
analyzing and writing about oil, gas, and petrochemical issues.<\/p>\n
The responsibilities of paid interns revolve around the daily work of the other
FracTracker staff, time-sensitive projects, and the interns\u2019 own areas of interests.
Responsibilities will vary, but may include:
\u25cf Data mining, cleaning, management, and GIS mapping
\u25cf Limited spatial analyses using GIS software
\u25cf Translation of data into blog posts
\u25cf Communications support, including website development, content creation,
reviewing and processing audio transcripts from interviews and other tasks as
needed
Preferred Skills:
\u25cf GIS\/mapping; Experience with ArcGIS
\u25cf Excellent verbal and written communications skills
\u25cf Experience with Google Suite, Excel, and data filing systems (such as Box)
\u25cf Citizen science
\u25cf Research
\u25cf Data management
\u25cf Website development; Knowledge of WordPress
\u25cf Teamwork and interpersonal skills
\u25cf Ability to work independently
\u25cf Ability to meet deadlines
\u25cf Experience with Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, and data filing systems (such as
Box)
Applicant should:
\u25cf Be enrolled in (or a recent graduate of) an accredited college or university is
required. Majors can include geography, environmental science, environmental
studies, public health, or a related field
\u25cf Have a deep interest in the mission of FracTracker and issues around the
impacts of oil, gas, and petrochemical development
\u25cf Have an understanding of environmental justice and the need to stand in
solidarity with frontline communities
\u25cf Have a knowledge of and interest in environmental public health concerns or
other issues of relevance in understanding the impacts of oil and gas extraction
and climate change<\/p>\n
Application Process
To apply for our spring 2023 Data & GIS internship positions, please submit the
following materials through the online application form: cover letter, resume, and names
and contact information for three references. Applications are not accepted via email,
but you may address questions to Erika Ninos at ninos@fractracker.org
Deadline to apply: November 16, 2022 at 5:00pm EST.
Interviews will be conducted during the period of November 21 \u2013 December 8, 2022. A
decision made by December 12, 2022. All applicants will be notified regarding the
outcome of their application.<\/p>\n
APPLY NOW
About FracTracker Alliance
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FracTracker Alliance maps, analyzes, and communicates the risks of oil, gas, and
petrochemical development to advance just energy alternatives that protect public
health, natural resources, and the climate.
Learn more about FracTracker Alliance at www.fractracker.org.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":8089,"featured_media":34096,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":"yes"},"categories":[18,26],"tags":[9],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47235"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8089"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=47235"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47235\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":47236,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47235\/revisions\/47236"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34096"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=47235"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=47235"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=47235"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}