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About the Role
This internship offers the opportunity to lead the development of a survey on county and municipal land use policies in New York State. You will also collaborate on research and data analysis for long-term studies on housing supply, affordability, land use regulation, and socio-demographic changes. The internship will conclude with a deliverable and presentation of your findings.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of a survey of county and municipal land use policies in New York State.
- Collaborate in conducting research and data analysis related to long-term studies.
- Compile data from various sources.
- Analyze and summarize data, including spatial data and visualization.
- Survey the literature on housing-related topics.
- Create digital zoning maps of municipalities across New York State using ArcGIS.
Requirements
- Excellent oral, written, and communication skills.
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to quickly and clearly synthesize information.
- Ability to use data to make decisions.
- Experience with geospatial analysis and tools including ArcGIS and AGOL.
- Expertise in the use of Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel and Access.
- Demonstrated experience with qualitative and quantitative research designs and statistical analysis techniques is a plus.
- Experience with a statistical package such as STATA, SAS, or R is a plus.
- Ability to work in a flexible, fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
- Interest and/or experience in land use law and/or urban policy/planning preferred.
Skills
- Geospatial analysis
- ArcGIS
- AGOL
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel
- Access
- Qualitative research
- Quantitative research
- Statistical analysis
- STATA
- SAS
- R
- Land use law
- Urban policy
- Urban planning
Location
- New York State
Work Type
- Internship
Experience Level
- Intern
Benefits
- Paid leave
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Family-friendly policies
About the Company
- New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing and increase homeownership throughout New York State.
- HCR is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
- The Office of Research and Strategic Analysis (ORSA) provides crosscutting support to HCR’s executive and program leadership.
- ORSA consists of data scientists, analysts and policy specialists who use quantitative and analytical research methods and strategies.
- HCR has offices in New York City, Albany, Buffalo, and Syracuse.
- HCR's mission encompasses single and multifamily housing finance, home improvement, rent regulation, housing subsidies, and community development.
- HCR partners regularly with a variety of public and private stakeholders.
Equal Opportunity
- New York State is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)