Budget Collector is on a mission to help you find the missing art pieces in your life in a fun, open, collaborative, and inclusive manner. Join us on our journey!
Budget Collector is a data science company dedicated to turning art enthusiasts into art collectors through our mobile app. We pride ourselves in having an ever expanding database on fine art, and our goal to always ask research focused questions surrounding the art market and art viewership.
Focus Areas
As a start-up company, we have multiple areas which our interns can focus on, but we do prefer candidates that are willing to focus on at least two different areas.
Database Management
Database Security
Server-side Deployments
Data Science Research
Responsibilities
Perform routine data entry for Airtable databases
Reorganize hierarchy and key relations for all databases: Firebase, Airtable, etc
Help with the implementation of a new database directed for clients
Assure that security rules, for databases, test well against bad faith actors
Set-up servers for machine learning and statistical models, as well as regular system jobs
Learn about the art market from a data science perspective, and write biweekly articles based on your research
Create a data visualization project focused on fine art representation, or the history behind the arts
Qualifications
Ability to read write, speak and understand English
Must have on-camera skills
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Ability to clearly communicate solutions
Ability to relate well with diverse populations and age groups
Requires adaptability, enthusiasm, initiative and a positive approach to problem solving
Prefer candidates with their own camera, but Budget Collector is willing to buy a camera and any additional equipment for the photographer to borrow during the internship.
What We Look For
You’re highly motivated and independent
You’re a team player, and you understand that everyone on the team is growing with you
You’re excited about the hard problems, and you approach the easy ones positively
You’re passionate about your growth
Nice Things To Have
A background in computer science, mathematics, statistics, or engineering
Skills in either: Python, JavaScript, databases, servers, or machine learning modeling
Compensation
$20 per hour up to 7 hours per week. Flexible work schedule, if needed.
Reports To
The computer science intern reports to the Chief Technology Officer