Student Internship - Global Research Institute (GIS)

Our people-centered, "People First" culture and "One Firm-Firm" motto promotes integrated teams that unite to shape the future of cities. Gensler's vision is to "Create a Better World through the Power of Design," and we do that by our deep commitment to our clients and by fostering a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment that enables our people to create impactful solutions together.

Your Role

As a member of the Gensler Research Institute, the GIS Data Intern will work on the City Index team, which includes designers, architects, planners, economists and technologists, to generate new insights and knowledge that extends beyond a single building to communities, neighborhoods, and cities. You will be part of a major strategic initiative in shaping the future of cities.

What You Will Do

• Provide research-related assistance and support to the City Index team

• Compile economic, demographic, building/property, transit data from a variety of sources for cities outside the US (Europe, LATAM, etc) that would be comparable to metrics found for US cities

• Analyze and visualize various GIS datasets (open and proprietary) for non-US cities

• Create maps and automate projects utilizing ESRI products, displaying geospatial data, including demographic profiles, economic data, social media data, and survey response data

• Support the Gensler Research Institute in the production of basic mapping content for research analyses, presentations, and publications

Your Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate student with studies in economics, demography, geography, GIS, urban studies, urban planning, or related

• Understanding of cities and awareness of major issues that impact cities

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team

• High-level analytical and problem-solving skills and strategic-thinking capability

• Passion for urban data, cities, and the issues facing cities

• Motivated, proactive, and resourceful

• 1-2 years professional and/or academic experience managing and analyzing urban data

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

• Proficiency in ArcGISpreferred

• High proficiency in Python and model builder to automate tasks preferred

• Emphasis on Google Earth/Maps

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite Products- Fireworks, Photoshop preferred

• Working knowledge of KML, HTML, SQL, R preferred

Duration and Rate:

• 40 hours/week on site in Gensler's New York city office

• Summer 2025

• $25-$27.50/hour