The Urban Institute is seeking a data visualization developer to build on their continued success with powerful digital content, and to explore the possibilities of telling stories with data. The specialist will work closely with research center directors and staff, executive office staff, and the communications team to translate research into user-focused data visualizations, interactive tools, and applications for the Urban Institute website.
Requirements
- Front-end web development using semantic HTML, modern CSS, and JavaScript
- Creating interactive graphics in d3.js
- Using Git, Github and version control
- Cleaning and analyzing data (using R, Quarto, Python, Ruby, Stata, or others)
- Exposure to third-party charting tools such as Datawrapper
- Javascript frameworks like Svelte, React, or others
- Online mapping libraries such as Mapbox and experience with GIS programs such as Leaflet, mapshaper, ArcGIS or QGIS
Responsibilities
- Develop creative solutions to communicate complex research findings to the Urban Institute's audiences (including policy makers, national and local journalists, and the general public).
- Collaborate with researchers and communications staff (designers, developers, writers, and editors) on the conception and construction of interactive data visualizations.
- Create and refine static data visualizations for a range of digital and print publications based on our comprehensive communications standards.
- Grow and refine our data visualization practices and standards—exploring new technologies, developing new style guidelines, or designing and building new templates.
Other
- A strong portfolio of data visualization projects, 2 years of combined academic and professional experience.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Familiarity and interest in public policy topics and storytelling with data.
- The Urban Institute has formally recognized the Urban Institute Employees’ Union, which is part of the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union (NPEU).
- This position is included in the Union-represented collective bargaining unit, and specific employment terms and conditions are subject to collective bargaining negotiations.
