Regional Planning/GIS Internship - 2020
2020 Regional Planning/GIS Internships
Three (3) Internships Available
Timeframes: Spring 2020 (Jan-May), Summer 2020 (Jun-Aug), or Fall 2020 (Sept-Dec)
Hours: 10-20 hours per week; Monday–Friday; flexible
Wages: $10/hour
What would I do?
Interns work with ARDC’s Planning Division staff on a variety of land use, transportation, and GIS projects. Working with these projects allows current students to apply classroom lessons to “real world” situations. During their internships, interns may:
- Assist staff in providing technical assistance to local units of government and citizen groups
- Collect and/or assess data – assist with data gathering (field collection) and database maintenance
- Analyze data – spatial (GIS) and statistical (Excel)
- Write – memos, reports, plan chapters, meeting minutes, etc.
- Research – seek information in support of planning projects
- Design documents and/or maps – work with websites, charts, maps (print & online), spreadsheets, etc.
- Present – give updates and reports to boards and/or committees
- Attend meetings with planning & GIS staff
- Work with the team to support all division projects
- Drive agency vehicle to conduct field work
Am I qualified?
Qualified internship candidates must:
- Be enrolled at a college or university registered for intern credits–preferably in a Planning, GIS, Geography, or related program (Note: If a specific registration period is closed or not yet open, candidates must sign a letter of intent to register for internship credits at the next available registration period.)
- Have a valid driver’s license
- Have ability to conduct field work outdoors, sometimes in less than ideal weather
- Be able to lift up to 30 pounds
- Be competent with: Esri ArcGIS (ArcGIS Online, ArcMap 10.X Desktop, ArcGIS Pro 2.X), Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point)
Desired skills that will help interns successfully complete assigned tasks:
- Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
- High quality map making/design skills
- Detail-oriented
- Ability to balance multiple projects
- Ability to work independently in a collaborative work setting
How do I apply?
Visit www.ardc.org/careers and follow the instructions.
Deadline to apply: October 20, 2019
(Please specify spring, summer, or fall internship preference in cover letter.)