Summer Data Associate
ORGANIZATION
The Bay Area Council is one of California’s most influential public policy and advocacy organizations, working to maintain the Bay Area as the global center of innovation. Our members include many of the region’s largest and most prominent companies. Through public policy and advocacy, we focus on building more housing, increasing investment in transportation, eliminating homelessness, modernizing our workforce, creating a more inclusive economy, and protecting the environment, among other key initiatives. We consistently achieve results by bringing together top business, government and community leaders and implementing bold and actionable solutions.
The Bay Area Council Economic Institute is a leading think tank focused on the economic and policy issues facing the San Francisco/Silicon Valley Bay Area, one of the most dynamic regions in the United States and the world’s leading center for technology and innovation. The Institute is housed at and supported by the Bay Area Council, a public policy organization that includes hundreds of the region’s largest employers and is committed to keeping the Bay Area the world’s most competitive economy and best place to live.
WHAT WE DO
We gather what we consider the world’s greatest business community to build the world’s greatest region, balancing long-term economic, social, and environmental sustainability.
- Mobilize and activate business, civic and political leaders on the most critical issues and opportunities facing the region.
- Develop solutions for an ambitious vision for the region’s future with participation of business, government, labor, science and education.
- Achieve results through persistence, advocacy, partnership and committed leadership to realize this vision.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
We will be hiring for four positions total for the summer of 2025:
- Summer Data Associate
- Summer Research and Policy Associate
- Summer Communications Associate
- Summer Business Development Associate
Positions are open to Juniors, Seniors, graduate students, and recent graduates.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Summer Associates positions are temporary, part-time for four days (32 hours) per week at a rate of $20.00/hour. This position will run for 12 weeks with a flexible start date in late May/early June, with a possibility of extension into the fall.
- The part-time position does not include benefits other than those required by San Francisco law for sick leave.
- Associates are required to come into the office every Tuesday and Thursday at the Bay Area Council headquarters, located on the Historic Klamath on Pier 9, San Francisco.
HOW TO APPLY
- Applications will be open until Friday, April 25th, 2025 at 11:59pm.
- Please use this link to apply for the Summer Data Associate position: https://form.jotform.com/250974733440156 (we will not accept applications via Handshake or other platforms)
Description: Summer Data Associate
The Bay Area Council Economic Institute is seeking a paid Summer Data Associate with strong data skills and an interest in public policy and urban economics. The primary responsibility of this role is to design and build an interactive, web-based data dashboard that will be featured on our site, serving as a central platform for tracking and communicating key indicators of the Bay Area’s economic health in an accessible, engaging format.
Key responsibilities include:
- Collecting, cleaning, and managing diverse economic and demographic datasets
- Conducting exploratory data analysis to identify trends and insights
- Designing and developing compelling data visualizations and dashboards
- Communicating findings through data storytelling, written summaries, and presentations
Ideal candidates will have:
- Comfort working with large, complex datasets
- Proficiency in statistical programming softwares such as Python, R, or Stata
- Experience with data visualization platforms like Tableau, Shiny, Power BI, or similar tools for building interactive dashboards and visual reports
- A passion for using data to inform public policy and urban planning
- An ability to translate technical findings into engaging narratives for policymakers and the public