Summer Internship - GIS at Gensler in New York, NY

Summary: Gensler is a design firm that focuses on creating a better world through innovative solutions. The GIS Intern will assist the City Index team in analyzing and visualizing GIS datasets for US cities, contributing to research that shapes urban futures. Responsibilities: - Provide GIS and research-related assistance and support to the City Index team - Analyze and visualize various GIS datasets (open and proprietary) for US cities - Create maps and automate projects utilizing ESRI products, displaying geospatial data, including demographic profiles, economic data, social media data, and survey response data - Compile economic, demographic, building/property, transit data from a variety of sources - Support the Gensler Research Institute in the production of basic mapping content for research analyses, presentations, and publications Required Qualifications: - Undergraduate or graduate student with studies in geography, GIS, urban studies, urban planning, or related - Understanding of cities and awareness of major issues that impact cities - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team - High-level analytical and problem-solving skills and strategic-thinking capability - Passion for urban data, cities, and the issues facing cities - Motivated, proactive, and resourceful - 1-2 years professional and/or academic experience managing and analyzing GIS data - Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite - Must have high proficiency in ArcGIS Preferred Qualifications: - High proficiency in Python and model builder to automate tasks - Emphasis on Google Earth/Maps - Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite Products- Fireworks, Photoshop - Working knowledge of KML, HTML, SQL, R Required Skills: ArcGIS, GIS data analysis Important Skills: Python Nice-to-Have Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, KML, HTML, SQL, R, Google Earth/Maps, Analytical skills