Student Intern, IT GIS & Compliance

POSITION PURPOSE

This temporary position assists the GCM team with supporting the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of GIS and Compliance systems. This position will analyze business processes, and provide user support. They will collaborate with IT professionals and business users to enhance the system’s functionality and alignment with organizational goals. The incumbent will gain exposure to Cooperative operations and practices while supporting teams with hands-on tasks and assignments appropriate to their field of study.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the collection, storage, and management of geospatial and compliance data.
• Provide technical support for GIS and Compliance software, troubleshooting issues, and assisting users within the IT department.
• Work closely with IT teams, GIS specialists, and compliance officers to support interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Participate in IT-related projects that require geospatial analysis or compliance review.
• Participate in system patching and upgrades of GIS and Compliance applications.
• Assist with the preparation of training materials and provide support to end-users during the roll-out of new functionalities or systems.
• Research emerging technologies in the GIS and Compliance discipline.
• Learn and apply GIS and Compliance best practices and methodologies to optimize system performance and business processes.
• Participate in meetings with business stakeholders to gather insights and provide feedback on system enhancements.
• Help develop and update training materials related to GIS applications and compliance procedures for internal use.
• Follow safety, security, and procedural guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• GIS
• Compliance systems
• Geospatial data
• Compliance data
• GIS and Compliance software
• IT
• IT teams
• GIS specialists
• Compliance officers
• IT-related projects
• GIS applications
• Compliance procedures
• Microsoft Word
• Outlook
• Excel
• Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be enrolled as a full-time student in a two year Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline with at least one year completed or recent graduate (within the past 12 months).
• OR
• Be enrolled as a full-time student in a four-year Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline with at least two years completed or recent graduate (within the past 12 months).
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.
• Transcript required at time of application.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship or relevant work experience.
• Additional certifications or coursework in field of study.

Key Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Research and analytical thinking.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Team collaboration.
• Initiative and adaptability.
• Confidentiality and professionalism.
• Fieldwork or technical hands-on aptitude (where applicable).
• Compliance with safety procedures.