RESEARCH & STATISTICS TECHNICIAN - (STC4) INTERNSHIP

Lower Rio Grande Valley D•Weslaco, TX

9h•$14•Onsite

About The Position

Performs moderately complex (journey-level) technical research and statistical work. Work involves assisting with collecting, compiling, and interpreting operational research and statistical data used in planning and executing South Texas Clean Cities & Communities Coalition programs and grants (Clean Cities and Communities: South Texas Clean Cities and Communities Coalition, STC4 (apprentice) [https://cleancities.energy.gov/coalitions/south-texas]). Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Prepares, collects, and checks source data to verify completeness and accuracy of STC4 program. Computes and analyzes data, using statistical formulas, computers, and calculators. Enters and reviews of program data used in analysis and reporting. Attend, participate in, and occasionally coordinate meetings and events. Assist with the planning, marketing, and implementation of events, including roundtables, training, and other educational events. Organizes documentation such as survey forms and reports for distribution and analysis. Applies statistical formulas and procedures to data and prepares summary reports. Provide support for ongoing development activities, including prospect research, administration of sponsor programs, coordination of marketing materials, and maintenance of donor lists. Assists in developing and implementing research quality control procedures. Assists in compiling reports, charts, and graphs in support of STC4 program mission and initiatives. May assist in planning methods to collect information and developing questionnaires. May assist in conducting surveys using sampling techniques. May guide staff. Local travel may be required. Performs other such related duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

Experience in research or statistical work.
Current and continued enrollment in an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business, communications, engineering, environmental science and /or urban planning with at least 90 credit hours completed are strongly preferred.
Proof of enrollment must be provided.
Detail oriented and highly organized with ability to multi-task and a disciplined self-starter who thrives in both team and individual environments.
Demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication.
Knowledge of standard research and statistical procedures and techniques, and of computer applications used to perform statistical analyses.
Skill in critical thinking, in conducting research, and in the use of a computer and applicable office software.
Ability to compile, analyze, and interpret statistical data; to communicate effectively; read, write and speak both English and Spanish; Follow strict rules regarding the gathering, decimating, and storage of documents, reports, and other information.

Responsibilities

Prepares, collects, and checks source data to verify completeness and accuracy of STC4 program.
Computes and analyzes data, using statistical formulas, computers, and calculators.
Enters and reviews of program data used in analysis and reporting.
Attend, participate in, and occasionally coordinate meetings and events.
Assist with the planning, marketing, and implementation of events, including roundtables, training, and other educational events.
Organizes documentation such as survey forms and reports for distribution and analysis.
Applies statistical formulas and procedures to data and prepares summary reports.
Provide support for ongoing development activities, including prospect research, administration of sponsor programs, coordination of marketing materials, and maintenance of donor lists.
Assists in developing and implementing research quality control procedures.
Assists in compiling reports, charts, and graphs in support of STC4 program mission and initiatives.
May assist in planning methods to collect information and developing questionnaires.
May assist in conducting surveys using sampling techniques.
May guide staff.
Local travel may be required.
Performs other such related duties as may be assigned.