GIS Intern

About The Position

The GIS Intern will be responsible for updating and maintaining the City's GIS applications and tools, including webmaps and other GIS data and equipment under the supervision of the GIS Analyst. The ideal candidate will have a passion for learning new technologies and an interest in geospatial data analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Update and maintain maps and reports using ArcGIS, CentralSquare Asset Management and other third-party software
• Collect, verify and enter GIS data from various sources
• Use updated data to create new webmaps
• Research new opportunities for existing GIS workflows and procedures
• Participate in field surveys
• Support City staff, vendors and stakeholders with technical assistance for related projects
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Candidates should be in school working towards a degree/certificate in Geography, Earth Studies, or similar, from an accredited college or university.
• Excellent communication skills
• Familiarity with different GIS software systems, strong knowledge of ArcGIS is preferred
• An interest in spatial analysis is preferred
• A valid Driver's License is required

Pay and Schedule

• The pay range for this internship is $16.48 per hour.
• The weekly schedule is flexible based on the candidate's availability.

To Apply

Interested candidates should complete an employment application and resume to [email protected], or by fax to 630.597.2513 (attn. Human Resources), mail or in-person drop off: 303 W. Wesley Street, Wheaton, IL 60187 (attn. Human Resources).