Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council ยท 8 hours ago
RESEARCH & STATISTICS TECHNICIAN - (STC4) INTERNSHIP
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEV, WESLACO, TX, US
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$14/hr - $14/hr
Start in 2026 WinterLower Rio Grande Valley Development Council is seeking a Research & Statistics Technician Intern. The role involves performing technical research and statistical work to support the planning and execution of various community programs and grants.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Performs moderately complex (journey-level) technical research and statistical work
Work involves assisting with collecting, compiling, and interpreting operational research and statistical data used in planning and executing South Texas Clean Cities & Communities Coalition programs and grants
Prepares, collects, and checks source data to verify completeness and accuracy of STC4 program
Computes and analyzes data, using statistical formulas, computers, and calculators
Enters and reviews of program data used in analysis and reporting
Attend, participate in, and occasionally coordinate meetings and events
Assist with the planning, marketing, and implementation of events, including roundtables, training, and other educational events
Organizes documentation such as survey forms and reports for distribution and analysis
Applies statistical formulas and procedures to data and prepares summary reports
Provide support for ongoing development activities, including prospect research, administration of sponsor programs, coordination of marketing materials, and maintenance of donor lists
Assists in developing and implementing research quality control procedures
Assists in compiling reports, charts, and graphs in support of STC4 program mission and initiatives
May assist in planning methods to collect information and developing questionnaires
May assist in conducting surveys using sampling techniques
May guide staff
Local travel may be required
Performs other such related duties as may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Experience in research or statistical work
Detail oriented and highly organized with ability to multi-task and a disciplined self-starter who thrives in both team and individual environments
Demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication
Knowledge of standard research and statistical procedures and techniques, and of computer applications used to perform statistical analyses
Skill in critical thinking, in conducting research, and in the use of a computer and applicable office software
Ability to compile, analyze, and interpret statistical data; to communicate effectively; read, write and speak both English and Spanish; Follow strict rules regarding the gathering, decimating, and storage of documents, reports, and other information
Preferred
Current and continued enrollment in an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business, communications, engineering, environmental science and /or urban planning with at least 90 credit hours completed are strongly preferred. Proof of enrollment must be provided
Company
Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council
Official website of Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council
Founded in 1967
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase