Data Analytics & Special Projects Intern - Office of Regional Development
Company: Salt Lake County
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description
Join the Office of Regional Development to assist in the research
and development of a permanent supportive housing needs assessment.
In this position, you will support a team that is researching the
housing needs for Salt Lake County's very low-income households and
those who are experiencing homelessness. You will get firsthand
experience managing user research, gathering data from public
sources, creating interactive dashboards, and presenting your work
to policymakers. The Office of Regional Development works
collaboratively with state and local governments, businesses, and
community organizations to support healthy, vibrant, and accessible
communities for all Salt Lake County residents. The divisions
within the Office of Regional Development highlight the breadth of
our programs. These divisions include:
E conomic Development
H ousing & Community Development
R egional Planning & Transportation
E Environmental Sustainability
Canyons Management
We are seeking applicants with an interest in affordable housing,
homelessness and who have strong quantitative analysis skills and
the ability to communicate research to a general audience. Under
the direction of our Housing and Community Development Director and
our Housing Section Manager, you will participate in the
development of the needs assessment by gathering data from state
data sources, interviewing service providers, researching best
practices, exploring housing types and costs, drafting
visualization ideas for feedback, creating data dashboards,
developing narratives, and documenting sources to provide the right
information for the right users in the right format.
Work is primarily Monday through Friday with flexible hours to
accommodate a school schedule. The primary work location will be
the Salt Lake County Government Center. Telework is allowed up to
three days per week, although we highly recommend more time in the
office for networking and activities with the internship cohort.
Applicants must be currently enrolled in or recently graduated from
a Bachelor OR Graduate program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
G ather, analyze, and interpret data that informs policy.
P repare concise reports and presentations to explain research
findings.
R ead and interpret complex laws, regulations, ordinances, and
reports.
M anage projects and relationships with internal and external
research partners.
D eliver executive briefings on research and policy options for
elected officials and other leaders.
P articipate in professional development programs offered by Intern
Program Managers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
E xcellent quantitative analysis skills.
E xcellent written and oral communication skills.
U nderstanding of the principles and functions of local
government.
A bility to complete tasks under deadlines.
C uriosity, creativity, adaptability, and attention to detail.
B e a team player who also excels as an individual contributor.
M ust be currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a
Bachelor OR Graduate program.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
E xperience or coursework in public policy, economics, finance,
public budgeting, or related field.
E xperience or coursework in urban planning, housing,
transportation, community development, economic development, or
related field.
PAY:$15.00/Hr.
START DATE:The internship begins May 20, 2024, and ends August 2,
2024
TO APPLY:
Required Documents
R esume
W riting sample
S chedule availability
Optional Samples (in addition to the required documents listed
above)
A slide deck showcasing your presentation skills
M aps, graphs, data dashboards, or other examples of your data
analysis and communication skills
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
Salt Lake County Mayor's Office
County Government Building
2001 S State Street, Suite N2-100
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Intern may work
remotely or from the Salt Lake County Government Center. They will
be provided with a computer and an email account. Intern may be
asked to attend meetings off-site, at other government facilities,
and in the community. Intern may be sitting for long periods of
time at a computer.
PAID INTERN POSITIONS --- Are not considered merit employees. ---
Are not guaranteed employment following their internship
Additional Information
PAID INTERN POSITIONS:
An "At Will", FLSA non-exempt employee who is not eligible for
County benefits and who must work an average of 29 hours or less
per week or an average of 129 hours or less per month.
Must work an average of 29 hours or less per week or an average of
129 hours or less per month.
Are not eligible for County benefits except as otherwise provided
for by policy.
Are not considered merit employees.
Are "at will" employees who may be terminated for any reason,
without notice, and without a pre-termination hearing.
Job LocationsUS-UT-SALT LAKE CITY
Requisition ID2024-36453
of Openings1
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date2 weeks ago(4/12/2024
1:16 PM)
SLCO Department (Portal Searching)Regional Development
Location : LocationUS-UT-SALT LAKE CITY
Location : Address2001 S STATE ST
Location : Postal Code84190-1001
Position Type (Portal Searching)Intern
Requisition Post Information* : Post End Date4/29/2024
Grade001
Posted Max$15.00/Hr.
Keywords: Salt Lake County, West Valley City , Data Analytics & Special Projects Intern - Office of Regional Development, Administration, Clerical , Salt Lake City, Utah
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