Geospatial Software Engineering Intern
About the Campaign
Arshia Papari is the youngest candidate on the ballot in Texas for a state level office, running for Texas State Representative in Central Austin’s House District 49, with a fearless, youth led campaign for affordability and justice, climate action, human rights, Texans’ rights across the board, and real democracy. This campaign isn’t politics as usual, it’s bold, grassroots, and driven by young people who are ready to shake the system, and build a brighter future!
All internships are unpaid, but interns will receive:
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A strong letter of recommendation from the candidate.
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Support to secure academic credit or internship scholarships.
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1:1 mentorship and training with the candidate and senior staff.
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Real responsibility, not busywork, you’ll see your impact every day.
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Experience that sets you apart in politics, organizing, and leadership.
About the role
We're looking for a geospatial software engineering intern to work with voter file data and GIS systems to build comprehensive solutions to target voter contact efforts, construct forecasting models of voter behavior, and create an intuitive experience for field volunteers.
Software stack
- TypeScript (preferred) / JavaScript
- Felt GIS/QGIS (currently evaluating GIS solutions, you'll help with this!)
- Snowflake
- PostgresDB
- SQL
- D3
- HTML/CSS
- Excel / CSV
- Solidarity Tech
Please Email: arshia@arshiafortexas.org and indicate your interest in our internship program and relevant role.
A short introduction of yourself, your interest in this campaign opportunity, relevant experience, and info about your status as a student or otherwise is required.
Work experience is not required, but rather moderate familiarity with the software stack.
Providing a resumé or CV is optional, though preferred.
Cursory working knowledge of the campaign is also encouraged. You can learn more at https://arshiafortexas.org and https://instagram.com/arshiafortexas