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Data Science Intern
Location:Chico California
Status: Temporary- Full-time Non-Exempt
Start date: February 2026 flexible
Duration: March 2 - May 29 2026 with the possibility to extend
Reports to:Data Manager Supervisory
Pay: $18.00-$20.00 Hourly
A thriving future for Californias environment and communities requires bold vision creative problem-solving and relentless determination. This is a critical decade for action and River Partners is growing our team of talented tenacious change-makers to meet the challenge head on. Join us!
Who We Are
River Partners brings life back to California rivers.Weve revitalized more habitat along impaired California rivers than any other entity in the western U.S. having led hundreds of projects across nearly 20000 acres throughout California. We restore thriving native forests and ecosystems that support imperiled wildlife improve flood safety boost the states climate resilience replenish and improve freshwater resources create open space for communities and build stronger local 1998 we have pioneered an innovative entrepreneurial approach to conservation combining modern farming cutting-edge science and diverse partnerships.
We are meeting the urgent need this decade to restore our riverways and seek passionate team members to help us grow our restoration footprint at an unprecedented pace and scale.
Why You Should Join Us
River Partners offers competitive salaries and benefits including comprehensive health care insurance flexible spending accounts a 401(k) plan with immediate employer matching life insurance disability coverage employee assistance programs and other well-being benefits. Were proud of our supportive culture and focus on work-life balance. We strive to create an environment that brings fulfillment to our team members personal lives by offering paid time off an alternative work schedule and flexible hours.
Position Description
As a Data Science Intern you will:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and interpret complex data.
- Apply statistical models machine learning algorithms and data visualization techniques to generate actionable insights.
- Contribute to various projects and assist in designing and optimizing data pipelines which may include integrating remote sensing techniques into restoration monitoring and analyzing operational field data across project sites.
- Develop scripts and dashboards to analyze monitoring data and provide insights into wildlife activity and vegetation patterns across restoration sites.
- Gain experience with industry-standard tools and software including Python R SQL ArcGIS etc.
Qualifications
- Enrollment in the Data Science and Analytics (MSDSA) Masters program at Chico State.
- Strong analytical skills with a passion for solving real-world problems through data.
- Familiarity with data analysis tools and programming languages such as Python R SQL etc.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Coursework or experience in machine learning statistical modeling or data visualization is a plus.
Forty-hour workweeks will be expected and during the summer months River Partners works 4 10-hour days some weeks. Housing is not provided.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
(50%)Databasedesignandmaintenance
Assist the Data Manager with:
- Development of data analytics and dashboard systems (Metabase R Shiny etc.) for use by staff for project analysis and report writing
- Integrationof ArcGISPro witha fielddata collectionsoftware toensurea streamlined and the Natural Resources Database System.
- Developingprocessesforintegratingprojectmanagementsoftwarewithfieldcollectiondatato track equipment use and costs associated with seed collection and other field activities.
(25%)WorkflowOptimizationandDataAnalysis
- Increaseworkflowefficiencybycreatingprocessesanddesigningdigitaltoolsforcollecting analyzing and presenting data.
- Createtemplatesforreportsandmapstosharedataandotherkeyprojectinformationwith partners and funders.
- Support the research component of habitat restoration projects which may include working withvarioustypesofdataandperforminganalysesusingtoolssuchasArcGISProRPythonas well as climate and habitat suitability models.
- Integrationofvariousremotesensingdatatechniquesintotherestorationmonitoring process.
- Createscriptsforanalyzingcameratrapandacousticrecordingunitdatatobetterunderstand wildlife use of restoration sites.
- Cultivatepartnershipswithconservationorganizationsresearchscientistsandlocalstateand federal agencies to proactively identify new spatial data products to improve restorationdesign and implementation.
(10%)TechnicalSupportandPresentation
- Troubleshootworkflowissuestoimproveefficiencyacrossteams.
- Communicateacrossteamstopromoteacollaborativeandinnovativeworkenvironment focusedonutilizingdatatoimproverestorationpracticesandenhanceprojectoutcomes.
- CollaboratewiththeCommunicationsteamtoenhanceRiverPartnersstorytellingthrough incorporating creative data visualization into our media and outreach.
(15%) Special Projects
- At the direction of your supervisor choose from a provided list and complete an individual special research project related to restoration science and practice. While guidance will be provided the project is self-directed and it will be the responsibility of the Data Scientist Intern to ensure timely completion of data collection analysis and creation of the presentation and report.
- Cleary communicate individual research project outcomes to the organization in a final presentation and project report.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Interest in California plants riparian ecology hydrology soils wildlife and/or in cultural uses of native plants.
- Basic understanding of ecological concepts.
- Ability to collaborate with diverse team members with poise and respect.
- Basic understanding of statistics and experimental design.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications.
- Excellent verbal analytical organizational and written skills including data visualization to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Integrity and ethics beyond reproach.
Compensation
The anticipated range for this position is $18.00-$20.00 per hour.
Location
This position is based in Chico.
To Apply
Pleasesubmitacoverletterresumeandcontactinformationforthreereferencesto the link below
Applicants must be currently enrolled in Chico States Data Science and Analytics Masters Program.
For any questions regarding your application please contact Human Resources at
Reviewof applicationswillbegin immediatelyandcontinueuntilthispositionis filled.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Campaigns
- Abinitio
- AutoCAD 3D
- Hardware & Networking
- Customer Support
- Arabic
About Company
It's more important than ever to restore the state’s riverways as a natural solution to the problems of climate change, including species loss, droughts, and floods. We’re doubling our pace of riverway restoration during this critical decade.
