JobID: 2410

• Position Type: Transportation
• Date Posted: 8/4/2025

• Location: Phoenix, Arizona

  Socioeconomic Data Intern
  Post-date: 7/29/2025
  Closes: The position is open until filled.
  Status: Full time/part-time
  Salary: $23/hour
  Location: Maricopa Association of Governments, downtown Phoenix, Arizona.
  Note: A minimum of three days per week in office is required.

THE POSITION

MAG is seeking a qualified, team-oriented student in Data Science, Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Urban/Regional Planning, or a related field for a paid internship. The position is part of the Data Management and Application team in the Transportation Division.
Interns at MAG contribute to work that supports real-world planning decisions across the region. In return, MAG is committed to providing meaningful professional development experience and expects a strong level of commitment to the role. Interns will work alongside experienced planners, analysts, and GIS professionals who are committed to supporting your growth.

This position supports the Socioeconomic Data Program. The primary duties include, but are not limited to:

• Processing and analyzing census, demographic, and housing data
• Developing, maintaining, and enhancing multiple large and complex socioeconomic and transportation datasets for research and analysis
• Conducting spatial analyses, including geoprocessing and advanced data transformation
• Enhancing and developing automated SQL scripts to improve data acquisition and processing
• Analyzing, interpreting, and visualizing current and historical data through tables, graphs, charts, and cartographic outputs
• Coordinating with MAG member agencies, stakeholders, and the public to collect and review data and fulfill data/analysis requests
• Conducting research and analysis independently and with a team

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Candidate should have working knowledge of ESRI’s GIS suite and geoprocessing tools, relational database management systems such as MS SQL, statistics, MS Office Suite, along with a willingness to advance their technological knowledge. Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills are required. Knowledge of development languages such as Python, R, Java, and/or statistical packages/languages is desirable. Experience working with census data or economic impact analysis is a plus.

Experience and Education

• High school diploma (or GED equivalent)
• At least two (2) years of relevant college coursework in Data Science, Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Urban/Regional Planning, or a related field
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities

The Maricopa Association of Governments is an Equal Opportunity Employer. During the selection process any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the Human Resources Division by calling (602) 452-5032.

• Processing and analyzing census, demographic, and housing data
• Developing, maintaining, and enhancing multiple large and complex socioeconomic and transportation datasets for research and analysis
• Conducting spatial analyses, including geoprocessing and advanced data transformation
• Enhancing and developing automated SQL scripts to improve data acquisition and processing
• Analyzing, interpreting, and visualizing current and historical data through tables, graphs, charts, and cartographic outputs
• Coordinating with MAG member agencies, stakeholders, and the public to collect and review data and fulfill data/analysis requests
• Conducting research and analysis independently and with a tea