In A Nutshell
Responsible for data gathering, analysis, and mapping, and providing technical assistance for projects focused on community-based planning, climate, housing, and economic and racial justice.
Responsibilities
Research Design
- Collaborate with program staff to develop research questions, scopes, and methodologies that support Pratt Center’s strategic policy and planning goals and the needs of our community partners.
- Design quantitative, qualitative, and geographic data collection projects and tools such as surveys, in collaboration with program staff.
Data Analysis and Visualization
- Utilize ArcGIS, web mapping tools, and graphic design software to deliver high-quality data collection, analysis, and visualizations with a focus on community planning, climate, housing, and economic justice.
- Create spatial data and analyses from various tabular sources, including U.S. Census data and a range of New York City and State land use, housing, and other public datasets (such as ACRIS, MapPluto, NY Courts data, etc.).
- Conduct analyses using original data from surveys and community mapping projects.
- Design professional quality maps using ArcGIS and coordinate the visualization of data in policy and planning reports.
- Develop simple interactive mapping and visualization tools for partners (using Tableau, ArcGIS Story Maps, Leaflet, or other software).
Data Management, Data Sharing, and Education
- Develop and oversee Pratt Center’s data management systems and practices, ensure proper documentation for all Pratt Center research projects, manage our spatial data library, and advise on applicable software and technology resources.
- Share datasets and research products with community partners and provide assistance to ensure accessibility of these products.
- Provide technical support and education to community partners, staff, and other collaborators on the use of data and research tools produced.
Organizational Planning and Other Tasks
- Supervise and train interns and fellows working on data and related projects.
- Participate in organization strategy meetings, events, and team-building activities.
- Represent Pratt Center in public spaces and events, on occasion.
- Support additional quantitative and qualitative projects for Pratt Center and our partners as needed.
Skillset
- Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Geography, Data Science, or related field, and at least 3 years of relevant work experience conducting research and data analysis. Strong candidates with a B.A. and at least 5 years of relevant work experience will be considered.
- Geospatial analysis and data visualization, including proficiency in statistical and GIS software such as ArcGIS, Stata, R, and proficiency with Excel; Proficiency in R or Python.
- Experience and comfort working with large public datasets; experience working with ACRIS data, PLUTO, evictions, and foreclosure data, and Census data a plus.
- Experience visualizing data and developing research products accessible to broad audiences.
- Creative and collaborative approach to designing and conducting research.
- Commitment to racial, economic, and social justice and equitable urban planning and policy.