Product: Data Architecture & Information SystemsPart-Time / Internship / PracticumPosition OverviewTrans Health HQ is looking for a systems-minded builder to help us redesign the data backbone of the largest free trans health resource hub.We currently maintain over 5,000 curated trans health and wellness resources. As we’ve grown, our categories, filters, and tags, originally built for a few thousand resources, now need to be rebuilt to match the scale and complexity of our platform.This role is about designing the structure behind the scenes: how resources are categorized, how tags are applied, and most importantly how users find what they need quickly and intuitively.You’ll work directly with the CEO and product team to redesign our data architecture so that our platform remains searchable, scalable, and community-informed as we continue to grow.What You’ll Do- Audit Our Current Data SystemReview our existing categories, tags, and filters across 5,000+ resources. Identify what’s inconsistent, outdated, overlapping, or missing.- Redesign the Taxonomy (Our Classification System)Create a cleaner, more scalable structure for how resources are organized. Define clear tagging rules and metadata standards so new resources can be added consistently as we grow.- Design for ScaleBuild a system that works not just for 5,000 resources, but for 10,000+. Ensure the architecture supports multiple search pathways (e.g., by care type, identity, insurance, geography, readiness stage).- Lead Community Feedback ResearchRecruit and interview trans community members to understand: • How they search for care • What language they use • What filters feel intuitive (or confusing) • Where they get stuckFacilitate one-on-one interviews and small focus groups. Turn those insights into structural improvements.- Translate Insights into Data StructureConvert user feedback into concrete changes: • Updated category hierarchies • Improved filter logic • Clear tagging conventions • Defined metadata standards- Create a Taxonomy GuideDocument how the system works so future team members can maintain consistency as we expand.What We’re Looking For- Strong Systems ThinkingYou like organizing information into clean, logical structures.- Comfort with Structured DataExperience working with spreadsheets, databases, gSheet, SQL, or similar tools.- Analytical MindsetYou can identify patterns, redundancies, and gaps in large datasets.- Research SkillsYou’ve conducted interviews or qualitative research and can turn conversations into actionable insights.- Attention to DetailYou care about precision, especially when it comes to categorization and metadata.- Interest in Health Equity or Digital HealthYou’re motivated by building systems that improve access to care.Bonus Points- Experience with taxonomy, ontology, or information architecture- Background in public health, informatics, computer science, data science, or library science- Experience building or cleaning large datasets- Familiarity with LGBTQ+ health or healthcare navigationWhat Success Looks Like- A fully redesigned, scalable category and tagging system- Clear documentation for ongoing resource ingestion- Improved search and filter functionality- Community-validated improvements to how the hub is structuredHow to ApplySend your resume and a short note about why this role interests you to ivan@thhq.org. If you’ve worked on data organization, taxonomy projects, research synthesis, or system design before, please share examples.