Real Estate Research Intern

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council seeks an intern interested in contributing to a unique inventory of past, present, and future development in Metro Boston. The intern, working in the agency's Data Services Department, will collect information about new developments in the region through online research and outreach to municipal staff and developers, and will record that information via www.

MassBuilds.com , MAPC's open source real estate development inventory for Massachusetts. The Real Estate Research Intern will help to maintain and expand the region's most comprehensive data-rich inventory of residential and commercial development projects recently completed, underway, or planned. MassBuilds is a public website that enables users to contribute information about developments, search, and download development data. Tasks will include online review of proposals and planning board meeting minutes; outreach and coordination with municipal staff, the real estate development community, and other "data stewards;" review and verification of user-submitted development information; independent research on development activity; and analysis of the content to help provide new insights on the region's growth. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary department focused on using data and analysis to support regional planning and policymaking.

About MAPC:

MAPC is the Regional Planning Agency (RPA) serving the people who live and work in metropolitan Boston. Our strategic priorities are sustainable development, regional collaboration, and fostering an equitable and resilient region. We are guided by our regional plan, MetroCommon2050: Shaping the Region Together. MAPC's staff includes approximately 110 full-time employees located in downtown Boston in a transit-accessible and bike-friendly office. Interns will be working remotely, and will not be expected to come into the office regularly. Candidates must reside in Massachusetts while they are working remotely. MAPC strongly supports the professional development of each and every staff person, believing their growth to be consistent with the best interests of MAPC and the region. We encourage all our staff to develop new ideas to make MAPC's planning and policy work more relevant and impactful, and to adapt to changing times. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary, and innovative environment with professionals who are committed to building a more sustainable and equitable future for everyone who lives and works in Greater Boston. For more information about MAPC or MetroCommon2050, please visit www.mapc.org . About the

Department:

The Data Services Department is a team of fifteen planners, analysts, researchers, and programmers dedicated to using data and technology to support informed decision-making. We provide mapping and analytical services to support MAPC's local and regional planning activities, develop new datasets, conduct independent research, prepare population and land use forecasts, and serve as a resource for municipalities, state agencies, and community organizations. Our research and modeling activities are applied in a wide variety of contexts: MAPC projections are used for regional transportation modeling, local master planning and rezoning activities, and state policy development. This position will offer you opportunities to build relationships with numerous public and private sector collaborators throughout Massachusetts, and to build new connections and cultivate new partnerships. To learn more about our work, visit http://data.mapc.org . Monitor existing sources of information about development activity (e.g., Boston Business Journal, Environmental Monitor) toidentifynew development projects; Review user submissions, verify where necessary, and approve for publication to the site; Research significant development projects to ensure comprehensive information; Communicate by phone & email with municipal staff to encourage updates, provide technicalassistance, and verify development information; Contact real estate developers to raise awareness of the site and encourage contributions; Provide assistanceand guidance for users having trouble with the site; Report bugs and usability issues to Digital Services staff; and Analyze site content and draw conclusions about development trends in the region. Applicants for this position must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program. Successful candidates for this position will demonstrate all or most of the following: Strong understanding of Metro Boston geography and development context; Strong data management and organizational skills, with a personal commitment to the quality of the product's content; and Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in written form, with external partners including municipal staff, real estate developers, and thegeneral public.

Preferred:

Direct experience with real estate development, planning, or policy in Metro Boston; Familiarity with topics and principles related to smart growth, regional planning, sustainable development, and social equity; Experience with ESRI ArcMap or other GIS programs for spatial analysis; and Experience working with diverse data sets from federal, state, and local agencies. Only candidates currently enrolled in an academic program will be considered for this position.

Compensation and Benefits:

This is a paid internship with an hourly rate of $ 18.00 - $23.00, depending on qualifications. We are seeking 7.5 - 15 hours per week, with flexibility. To qualify as an intern, individuals must be enrolled in an academic program, provide written verification of their status, and agree to a scheduled end date upon hire. The intern will provide their own laptop or computer for purposes of completing the above work. Work will be conducted remotely. To qualify as an intern, individuals must be enrolled in an academic program, provide written verification of their status, and agree to a scheduled end date upon hire. How to

Apply:

Apply online at www.mapc.org/jobs . The position is open until filled, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. Candidates selected to interview will be asked to submit three (3) references plus a sample of relevant writing or work product. Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the

USA. MAPC

participates in E-Verify, which is a federal program that helps us to determine work eligibility in the United States. MAPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that a staff with a range of perspectives, experiences, and skillsets strengthens our work. We are committed to building a more equitable workplace that allows staff with diverse backgrounds and identities to thrive, grow, and lead. For more information on MAPC's culture of equity, see our Equity at MAPC page.