Part-time Civic Scitech Trainee

Penn State University

Allentown, Pennsylvania, US
Hybrid
Exceptional written communication skills
Strong data visualization abilities
Ability to communicate with non-scientific audiences
The position involves collaborating with the City of Allentown and local youth to conduct landscape analyses on heat and air quality data

Job Summary

  • The position involves collaborating with the City of Allentown and local youth to conduct landscape analyses on heat and air quality data.
  • Trainees will analyze collected data to identify disparities and guide youth in translating findings into advocacy tools for community-led solutions.
  • At the project's conclusion, trainees will develop a toolkit outlining lessons learned to enable replication in other municipalities.

Matching Summary

The position involves collaborating with the City of Allentown and local youth to conduct landscape analyses on heat and air quality data.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Exceptional written communication skills
  • Strong data visualization abilities
  • Ability to communicate with non-scientific audiences
  • Experience working with air quality data or GIS
  • Independent work capability in a team environment

Nice-to-have

  • Interest in equitable health outcomes
  • Experience with innovative public engagement techniques
  • Background in environmental science or sustainability
  • Willingness to learn independently
  • Graduate student status preferred

Key Requirements

  • Graduate students preferred; upper-level undergraduates considered
  • Successful completion of background checks required
  • Must be able to work remotely up to 20 hours per month

Work Rights

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