GIS Intern

Salary: $17.00 - $20.00 Hourly
Location : Raleigh, NC
Job Type: Intern
Job Number: 2024-00241
Department: Enterprise Application and Data
Opening Date: 02/29/2024
Closing Date: 3/14/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Work Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Job Description
Raleigh is... A great place to get your first summer job, enter the workforce right out of high school, begin your professional journey as a new graduate, start a second career or work part-time after retirement.
Raleigh is... Fueled by an impressive mix of education, ingenuity and collaboration, and has become an internationally recognized leader in life science and technology innovation. We're a 21st century city of innovation focusing on environmental, cultural, and economic sustainability.
Raleigh employees... Welcome growth and diversity through programs that protect and enhance the City's neighborhoods, natural amenities, history, and cultural and human resources for future generations.
The City of Raleigh's Information Technology Department is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our IT team as an IT Project Manager Intern. This entry-level position offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in project management within the Information Technology field. The IT Project Manager Intern will work closely with our project management team to support the planning, execution, and monitoring of IT projects.
This internship opportunity is a paid position available to work approximately between May through August 2024. Position pay rates are dependent upon education and experience and range from $17 per hour for Undergraduate students and up to $20 per hour for Graduate students.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation and maintenance of GIS databases, maps, and spatial data
• Conduct data collection, entry, and validation to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Collaborate with team members to analyze spatial data and generate meaningful insights
• Support GIS mapping projects by utilizing relevant software and tools
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of GIS reports and visualizations
• Provide general administrative support to the GIS team

Typical Qualifications
Qualifications:

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science, or related field
• Basic understanding of GIS principles and spatial analysis
• Proficiency in GIS software such as ArcGIS or QGIS is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to GIS projects

In this role, you will gain:

• Experience working in the public sector
• Hands-on experience in GIS within a professional setting
• Exposure to diverse GIS projects and applications
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced GIS professionals
• Networking opportunities within the GIS and spatial analysis community
• project requirements and create project documentation
• Support the development of project schedules, timelines, and resource allocation plans
• Monitor project progress and report on key milestones and deliverables
• Assist in risk identification and mitigation strategies
• Facilitate communication among project team members and stakeholders
• Contribute to the creation of project presentations and status reports
• Support the implementation of project management best practices

01
Please select your highest level of education completed. If you are currently pursuing an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program, please ensure this is documented in your application.

• Some high school
• High school diploma (or GED)
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• PhD or other professional degree

02
How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have in this field?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 4 years
• 4 to less than 5 years
• 5 to less than 6 years
• 6 to less than 7 years
• 7 to less than 8 years
• 8 to less than 9 years
• 9 to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

03
Are you currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science, or related field?

• Yes
• No

Required Question