NRD Climate Intern

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the regions success including growth and development transportation water resources services for older adults and workforce solutions. ARC is dedicated to unifying the regions collective resources to prepare the metropolitan area for a prosperous future. This is done through professional planning initiatives the provision of objective information and the involvement of the community in collaborative partnerships. ARC functions as the Atlanta regions federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).
The Atlanta Regional Commissions Natural Resources Department (NRD) has an intern position available to support the work of the Metro Atlanta Climate Action Plan (MACAP). The intern will provide general assistance for MACAP research initiatives and work program. Key responsibilities include data collection processing analysis and visualization as well as the development metrics and dashboard. Additional responsibilities include researching policies and initiatives related to the MACAP and assisting with public outreach. This role requires the creation of maps and other visual outputs to communicate findings and strong attention to detail and effective communication of technical information are essential.

This part-time temporary intern position is not eligible for benefits and is anticipated to work a minimum of 10 hours per week with a maximum of 29 hours per week.

Provide in-depth research and analysis related to climate pollution across the Atlanta Metropolitan Statistical area.
Collect verify clean and analyze a variety of datasets including from public and private sources.
Compile data from various sources when existing datasets are not readily available.
Process and interpret data to generate meaningful and replicable metrics maps and graphics and update existing metrics.
Research organize analyze and summarize policies.
Write reports summaries and other narratives.
Attend occasional outreach events and share information with the public.

Completed at least one-year of a Bachelors program and currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in environmental planning environmental science/studies GIS data analytics geosciences urban and regional planning computer science engineering or related field.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of climate pollution sources climate mitigation and climate impacts.
Experience with R Pandas GitHub or other languages and tools for coding data processing and analysis.

Completed at least one year of an Undergraduate degree in Environmental Planning Environmental Science/Studies GIS Data Analytics Geosciences Urban and Regional Planning Engineering or other Science and technology concentrations or similar level of college level education required;
Possess strong oral written and interpersonal communications skills;
Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure data accuracy and integrity;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office proficiency (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint Teams OneNote);
Possess strong skills in establishing priorities and organizing work;
Ability to work independently with general instructions;
Proficiency in ArcGIS Python and related tools;
Knowledge of climate mitigation and impacts is preferred.

Additional Information

About ARC:

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the regions success including growth and development transportation water resources services for older adults and workforce solutions. ARC is dedicated to unifying the regions collective resources to prepare the metropolitan area for a prosperous future. This is done through professional planning initiatives the provision of objective information and the involvement of the community in collaborative partnerships.

ARC Strategic Framework

Vision ONE great REGION

Mission Statement

The Atlanta Regional Commission fosters thriving communities for all within the Atlanta region through collaborative data-informed planning and investments.

Our Goals

1. Healthy safe livable communitiesin the Atlanta metro area.
2. Strategic investmentsin people infrastructure mobility and preserving natural resources.
3. Regional services delivered withoperational excellenceandefficiency.
4. Diverse stakeholders engageand take a regional approach to solve local issues.
5. A competitive economythat is inclusive innovative and resilient.

Our Core Values

Excellence A commitment to doing our best and going above and beyond in every facet of our work allowing for innovative practices and actions to be created while ensuring our agencys and our colleagues success.

Equity We represent a belief that there are some things which people should have that there are basic needs that should be fulfilled that burdens and rewards should not be spread too divergently across the community and that policy should be directed with impartiality fairness and justice towards these ends.

Integrity In our conduct communication and collaboration with each other and the regions residents we will act with consistency honesty transparency fairness and accountability within and across each of our responsibilities and functions.

Application Process:

The Atlanta Regional Commission is looking for individuals who enjoy working in a public service environment where the mission is to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the Atlanta serves as a forum where leaders come together to discuss and act on issues of regionwide consequence so it is important that our staff share the public entrepreneurial spirit that defines ARC.

As an Equal Opportunity EmployerARC does not discriminate on the basis of race color age national origin sex religion or disability.

To request a reasonable accommodation during the application interview or testing process please contact ARC at or Human Resources via email at .