Job Description

Apply to be a GEM Administrative Intern

To express interest in joining the Greenlink Analytics team as a GEM Intern, SEND AN EMAIL WITH THE SUBJECT LINE, “GEM INTERN 2022” TO HIRING@GREENLINKANALYTICS.ORG. In the email, PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION MATERIALS:

• A COVER LETTER

• YOUR RESUMÉ OR CV

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Greenlink Analytics (GLA) seeks an intern who has an interest in the environmental space, a collaborative mindset and is eager to grow their experience in project management related tasks by assisting with daily administrative operations, database management, and community outreach. The intern will also have the role of assisting with data collection and reporting in regards to platform metrics. This person will help to strengthen the user base experience for GEM users while also supporting other tasks surrounding the platform as needed.

ABOUT GEM

The Greenlink Equity Map (GEM) (www.equitymap.org) is an online map designed to help users visualize equity-related issues and how burdens are spread across communities. GEM provides critical data resources to build strong city-community partnerships and equitable solutions. GEM launched in late 2020 with support from the Kresge Foundation and was developed by Greenlink Analytics in partnership with Upright Consulting Services.

GEM users primarily include community and non-profit organizations, government staff, and policymakers. GEM is creating and cultivating a rapidly growing user base; a good user experience will facilitate its continued success. Advances are occurring within the software platform and a user community meets regularly. In order to serve users and accelerate equitable outcomes, the team behind GEM is organizing robust user support processes and a community of practice.

WHAT DOES THIS POSITION REQUIRE?

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to:

• Meet and work with new organizations accessing GEM

• Interface with and troubleshoot issues for users to access GEM

• Support GEM community outreach and engagement workstreams

• Collect, analyze, and report data assessing program impact, including tracking key performance indicators

• Develop procedures to streamline project and program management in partnership with Project and Strategic Development Managers

• Assist with content creation and execution in partnership with Communications Manager with upcoming initiatives

• Assist the GEM data scientist with brainstorming future ideas on how to track GEM customer analytics

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Undergraduate or graduate student

• Passionate about energy equity and environmental justice

• A friendly and responsive user-focused demeanor

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Qualitative and quantitative data analysis

• Strong attention to detail

• Problem-solving focus

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

• Preferred:

• Able to commit 15-20 hours per week

• Can commit for Fall and Spring semesters

• Knowledge of basic statistical techniques

• Project management

Company Description

Who are we? Greenlink Analytics is a 501c3 non-profit organization committed to using advanced data analytics to solve some of the world’s most pressing issues: equitable, sustainable development that creates a better future. We have a mission: We are committed to driving a transition to a more sustainable future with clean energy supplies and carbon-free transportation as fast and fair as possible. Our values drive our work: We are committed to using data for good and believe our values guide us in the right direction: -Be of service for the greater good -Advance sustainability -Provide for equitable community engagement and outcomes -Suffuse evidence throughout all of our work -Communicate clear, actionable insights We take a modern approach to put our values into action. We combine our deep industry knowledge with machine learning models to empower decision makers to take informed actions towards a better future and have thorough and accurate insights into the effects of policy choices. Cities and states around the country are using tools developed by Greenlink to clean up their energy consumption, drive better community engagement, transform their urban design, and reduce their environmental footprint. Since 2015, Greenlink’s work has identified sustainability investment opportunities that would result in a net gain of nearly $500 billion and avoid over 4.8 billion metric tons of CO2 emissions. Communities, organizations, and governments across the US are building a bigger and smarter green economy because of our work.