Salary: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 Annually
Location : NY, NY
Job Type: Full-Time Staff
Job Number: 202400218
Divisions: Provost
Department: Pratt Center
Opening Date: 07/17/2025

About Pratt

Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the professional knowledge and experience to make a better world. A world-class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

The Institute's impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. On Governors Island, Pratt is a core partner on the Stony Brook University team selected to develop the New York Climate Exchange, a research and educational hub poised to establish New York City as the global leader for the most pressing issue of our time: climate change. Another extension of Pratt's campus is the Research Yard, a 20,000-square-foot facility that brings together the research activities of Pratt Institute under one roof in the Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY).
Description

ABOUT PRATT CENTER FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PRATT INSTITUTE
Founded in 1963, for Community Development is a non-profit organization that is housed within Pratt Institute. Pratt Center brings research, policy, planning and community engagement expertise to community organizations that are working on the frontlines to make New York City strong, equitable and sustainable. In recent years, Pratt Center has collaborated with long-term community partners on efforts to , facilitate across the city, launch a to retrofit homes for low-income people in Brooklyn, and expand the initiative, which supports local makers and small manufacturers. Pratt Center is part of a robust research and strategic partnerships unit in academic affairs reporting to the Provost, with offices in the

Founded in 1887, is a global leader in higher education dedicated to preparing its 4,700 undergraduate and graduate students for successful careers in art, design, architecture, information, and liberal arts and sciences.

ABOUT THE POSITION
Pratt Center for Community Development is seeking a data analyst and researcher with strong data analysis and visualization skills to join our team as Data & GIS Manager.

The Data & GIS Manager will report to the Director of Research & Policy and work in close collaboration with program staff, as well as the communications team, to support the development of research, reports, and educational tools on housing, land use, climate, and other community-based planning issues.
Examples of Duties

Responsibilities:
The Data & GIS Manager will be responsible for data gathering, analysis, and mapping, and providing technical assistance for projects focused on community-based planning, climate, housing, and economic and racial justice. In close collaboration with program staff and community partners, the Data & GIS Manager will create maps and other data visualizations and interactive tools to be included in reports, popular education materials, and other products for community-based organizations and coalitions to use in their planning and advocacy work.

Research Design

• Collaborate with program staff to develop research questions, scopes, and methodologies that support Pratt Center's strategic policy and planning goals and the needs of our community partners.
• Design quantitative, qualitative, and geographic data collection projects and tools such as surveys, in collaboration with program staff.

Data Analysis and Visualization

• Utilize ArcGIS, web mapping tools, and graphic design software to deliver high-quality data collection, analysis, and visualizations with a focus on community planning, climate, housing, and economic justice.
• Create spatial data and analyses from various tabular sources, including U.S. Census data and a range of New York City and State land use, housing, and other public datasets (such as ACRIS, MapPluto, NY Courts data, etc.).
• Conduct analyses using original data from surveys and community mapping projects.
• Design professional quality maps using ArcGIS and coordinate the visualization of data in policy and planning reports.
• Develop simple interactive mapping and visualization tools for partners (using Tableau, ArcGIS Story Maps, Leaflet, or other software).

Data Management, Data Sharing, and Education

• Develop and oversee Pratt Center's data management systems and practices, ensure proper documentation for all Pratt Center research projects, manage our spatial data library, and advise on applicable software and technology resources.
• Share datasets and research products with community partners and provide assistance to ensure accessibility of these products.
• Provide technical support and education to community partners, staff, and other collaborators on the use of data and research tools produced.

Organizational Planning and Other Tasks

• Supervise and train interns and fellows working on data and related projects.
• Participate in organization strategy meetings, events, and team-building activities.
• Represent Pratt Center in public spaces and events, on occasion.
• Support additional quantitative and qualitative projects for Pratt Center and our partners as needed.

Qualifications

Education & Experience
Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Geography, Data Science, or related field, and at least 3 years of relevant work experience conducting research and data analysis. Strong candidates with a B.A. and at least 5 years of relevant work experience will be considered.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following experience and skills:

• Geospatial analysis and data visualization, including proficiency in statistical and GIS software such as ArcGIS, Stata, R, and proficiency with Excel;
• Proficiency in R or Python;
• Experience and comfort working with large public datasets; experience working with ACRIS data, PLUTO, evictions, and foreclosure data, and Census data a plus;
• Experience visualizing data and developing research products accessible to broad audiences;
• Creative and collaborative approach to designing and conducting research;
• Commitment to racial, economic, and social justice and equitable urban planning and policy.

The most successful candidates will also have the following skills and experience:

• Experience using Tableau, ArcGIS Story Maps, Leaflet, or other software to create interactive data and mapping tools;
• Familiarity with New York City neighborhoods and local housing and land use policy issues
• Experience collaborating with graphic designers;
• Experience conducting research in a policy, nonprofit, and/or advocacy setting.

Supplemental Information

This position is 100% grant-funded and is renewable upon budgetary approval. The position will be based in New York City and is hybrid. Currently Pratt Center staff are onsite 2 days/week, and remote 3 days/week but that is subject to change.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pratt Institute recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

At Pratt, we prioritize equity and have established a systematic approach to guarantee fair treatment for everyone. If your background and expertise align with the requirements of the position, you will be contacted for further instructions.
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403B Retirement Plan
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