Open Data, Emerging Talent Intern (Summer)
Description
Department: MTAHQ - Strategic Initiatives
Location: 2 Broadway, New York, NY 10004
Position Title: Open Data, Emerging Talent Intern
Hourly Rate: $19.00 (Undergraduate), $21.00 (Graduate student)
All internship positions are onsite and require regular, in-person attendance at the designated work location.
OVERVIEW OF DEPARTMENT:
As part of the Strategic Initiatives Department, Data & Analytics is the MTA’s center of excellence in the management, usage and sharing of data. Our three main functions are aggregating the MTA’s many data sources, devising and automating creative analyses that uncover the valuable insights, and sharing these products and skills.
MTA's award-winning open data program is looking for an intern who is interested in helping our team build new datasets for publication, contribute to tools that help data users better understand our open datasets, and participate in stakeholder engagement events. Over the course of an internship, an intern can expect to build a new dataset for release on data.ny.gov, New York State's open data portal.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The key functions of the Open Data Associate are as follows:
- Write Python code to support and improve open data pipelines and data infrastructure projects
- Design and document datasets for publication on data.ny.gov.
- Create data visualizations pulling data from the open data API.
- Carry out tasks to prepare access to data products.
- Ensure timeliness and sustainable quality.
- Prepare user documentation.
- Set up on portal interface.
- Other tasks as assigned to achieve the goals of the team.
PROJECTS:
- Creating new datasets to publish on data.ny.gov.
- Creating data pipelines to ensure automated refreshes of data.
- Creating data visuals on metrics.mta.info
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a must.
- The candidate should possess organizational, analytical and communication skills.
- The candidate should be able to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.
- The candidate should have a keen eye for detail and be able to work independently while being an active team player.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
- Matriculated in an undergraduate program in good standing with at least 2.5 GPA AND/OR matriculated in a graduate program in good standing with at least 2.8 GPA
- Major(s) Preferred: Computer Science, Public Policy, Economics, Urban Planning, or related field.
All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Students’ transcript must be submitted.
Equal Employment Opportunity
MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.