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World Resources Institute · 1 day ago

Restoration Data Intern, TerraMatch

Washington, DC

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$20/hr - $24/hr

World Resources Institute is a research organization focused on improving lives and restoring nature. They are seeking a Restoration Data Intern to support the TerraMatch team with data cleaning, analysis, and agile workflow operations, contributing to the monitoring and reporting of restoration projects globally.

AssociationConsultingEducationLegal

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support team research and learning objectives through providing data, as requested, from the TerraMatch database. Ask questions and advise team to determine most relevant data for each request; write SQL queries and data pipelines to align data pulls with team needs

Build and maintain the connection of data from the TerraMatch database to existing data interfaces on Airtable and the TerraMatch dashboard using custom and open-source APIs

Analyze and clean application and project data in the TerraMatch database to meet quality control requirements

Support the TerraMatch product and engineering teams in agile workflows and ceremonies in Jira

Lead documentation efforts and organization of internal TerraMatch processes, including development of guidance materials to facilitate the team’s use of existing data interfaces on Airtable and the TerraMatch dashboard

Assist in product testing and resolution of reported bugs on TerraMatch

Support project developer needs, designing solutions for optimal robust product uses

Contribute to communications products including presentations, impact stories, and blog posts

Qualification

SQLData AnalysisPythonRData VisualizationAgile WorkstyleGIS FamiliarityFluency in Other LanguagesEnglish ProficiencyTechnical WritingTeam CollaborationOrganizational Skills

Required

This opportunity is open to undergraduate students and recent graduates with focus and interest in data science, software development, and product management

Experience designing, documenting, and building data processing workflows; strong ability to explain design choices

Experience with data visualization tools and programming languages, including but not limited to: SQL, R, and Python

Experience writing efficient, well-documented, and reproducible code

Technical writing skills, including the ability to produce clear, structured documentation for data workflows, models, and product requirements

Experience with learning on the job, with demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as part of a team

Experience staying organized and prioritizing effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, multi-national work environment

Proficiency in written and spoken English is required

Existing work authorization in the US is required at the time of application

Preferred

Experience in Agile workstyle/processes is a plus

Familiarity with GIS products, geospatial analysis, and socio-environmental data is a plus

Academic background in or professional experience with ecosystem restoration, land use, forestry, conservation, agriculture, environmental sciences, or related topics is a plus

Additional fluency in French, Spanish, Portuguese, and/or Hindi is a plus