Employment Opportunities
Geospatial Data Engineering Intern
Lehigh Valley Justice Institute is seeking to expand the data contained in its Injustice Map into Carbon County. The intern assigned this project will be responsible for collecting multiple years of Census data from various tables on the Census website. The intern will then clean and transform the data to fit specifications compatible with the current map format. Depending on time constraints and the experience level of the candidate, responsibilities may also include helping merge the new datasets with the existing ones in ArcGIS Online. This is a great project for anyone interested in a data or GIS related career.
Necessary skills:
Most of these skills are required to properly complete the project. We understand students are usually in the process of learning these skills and will need occasional guidance.
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Fundamental Python (Pandas, NumPy) or R skills for data cleaning and manipulation
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Ability to download, clean, and transform data stored in various formats (e.g. .csv or .xlsx)
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Strong attention to detail
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Strong problem-solving skills
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
Bonus skills:
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Familiarity with ArcGIS or a similar program
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Exposure to Python or R libraries for geospatial analysis (GeoPandas, sf, or similar)
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Ability to read and write Shapefiles, GeoJSON, or GeoPackages
Learning opportunities:
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Hands-on experience with real world data
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Use industry-standard data analysis and GIS tools
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Exposure to geospatial analysis concepts
Applications are being accepted at the following site:
The Lehigh Valley Justice Institute is committed to the principles of Equity, Diversity, Belonging, and Inclusion. The Institute encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or record of arrest or conviction. Formerly incarcerated individuals, or individuals impacted by the criminal justice system, either personally or through a family member, are strongly encouraged to apply.