Data Analyst Intern

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. 
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? 
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits - We care about your well-being.

Agency Description

The Department of Planning and Development works in collaboration with communities to promote, plan, preserve, and develop successful neighborhoods for all. Reaching these goals requires city agencies to work together with residents, businesses, developers, advocates, funders, and each other. Planning and Development has a team of agencies that do just that. Our agencies include:

• Philadelphia Art Commission
• Philadelphia City Planning Commission
• Division of Development Services
• Division of Housing and Community Development
• Philadelphia Historical Commission
• Zoning Board of Adjustment
• We also partner with the PHDC

Position Summary
The City of Philadelphia is looking for a part-time Data Analyst Intern to perform various data analysis and support our Planning and Development unit in performing day-to-day operations for the Division of Housing and Community Development’s Compliance Unit. The future Intern should be interested in learning more about the various aspects of community housing projects, minority compliance and data analysis skills. The intern will assist in a variety of tasks including researching, data gathering, organizing, and coordinating activities for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives and project management. They will also be expected to attend and participate in daily/weekly housing project related meetings.

Essential Functions
Assist the Division of Housing and Community Development staff to organize existing data to analyze and make appropriate decisions.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Data analyst interns to develop the necessary skills and knowledge in MBE/WBE minority compliance for housing construction projects.

Preferably candidates currently enrolled in an undergraduate program preferably in data science, computer science, or a related field.
Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Google sheets for data analysis and augmentation.
Some analytical skills and familiarity with data visualization tools like Microsoft Power BI, Tableau and SQL.
Basic computer skills in creating new project folders, extracting data and naming new folders with actual project names.

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.

Hourly Rate: $16.35

Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:

• Transportation: City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
• Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available
• Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
• Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!

Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!

*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that  are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to [email protected].

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