Company

Greening Youth FoundationSee more

addressAddressFredericksburg, VA
type Form of workInternship
CategorySales/marketing

Job description

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Research Intern with GIS Experience
Marstel-Day, LLC, an Environmental Consulting and Planning firm, is seeking a highly motivated Research Intern with a strong commitment to a conservation ethic, a strong desire to identify and support strategies for natural resource conservation, and a commitment to use "green" best management practices in the performance of their work in the Company's Fredericksburg, VA office on a variety of projects, primarily in support of the company's environmental and natural resource, and sustainability initiatives.
Marstel-Day is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and women and people of color are encouraged to apply for this position.
Work Location
Candidates should be in the Virginia/MD/DC area and be able to easily travel to work at the company's principal office in Fredericksburg, VA. Work is to be performed remotely until COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, but occasional travel, including airline travel, to current and future project sites is required.
Duties
The primary duties of the Intern will be to provide GIS, research, and technical writing support for the execution of Environmental Planning, Sustainability, and Natural and Cultural Resource projects for federal agencies, state/local governments. or private entities. The selected intern(s) will gather and analyze data, prepare GIS products, and develop written and graphic reports. GIS tasks may include data mining and data organization, spatial analysis, and creation of visualizations and reports for delivery to clients. Research Interns may be selected to deliver presentations to the company's partners, employees, consultants or clients.
Essential Functions Description
The incumbent will normally work in an indoor, climate-controlled work station or office, but be frequently required to travel to various other sites and/or offices which may not be climate controlled; to manage and coordinate work by scheduling and undertaking airline, train or vehicle travel. Incumbent will be required to organize and coordinate schedules, analyze and interpret data, and engage in fast-moving problem solving; communicate quickly and precisely with coworkers and clients, craft written communication including the use of e-mail and other electronic reproduction of words, graphs, and photos. Incumbent will be required to make regular use of and be proficient with computers, telephones, mobile communication devices, copy machines and printers.
Salary and Hours and Benefits
The Research Internship will be a will be a full- or part-time position for a fixed period. Compensation for a fulltime position (40 hours per week) will be a fixed stipend of $2,600 per month with the hourly rate equivalent being $15.00/hr. Performance of weekly hours will be flexible to accommodate class schedules. The company will consider internships of fewer than 40 hours per week depending on the selected candidate's skills, availability and the available workload, for which the amount of the stipend would be adjusted proportionately. The position is considered a "non-exempt" position under the Fair Labor Standards Act and any overtime on a weekly basis (or daily basis where required) would be paid beyond the stipend.
Application Requirements
If reading this open position announcement on our Company's website employment page, follow the instructions provided on the employment page. If viewing this announcement on another independent employment web site, there may be additional site requirements that are necessary for submittal of an application. If reading this announcement offline or on a site that does not link to our webpage, go to https://www.marstel-day.com/marstel-day-employment/. Attach a cover letter, your resume, your most current college transcripts, the names and contact information for a minimum of 3 professional references, a brief writing sample (of 4-8 pages) and a file that includes a minimum of 3 GIS samples (of 1-5 pages) with associated text. Submittals that do not include all the requested items will not be considered complete. Applications are accepted only through the company website. Please follow all instructions and directions provided on the Company's employment page.
Required Skills:
Orientation, education, experience, training
In addition to possessing a strong conservation ethic, strong Research intern must exhibit well-developed research, writing and editing skills. Ideal Research intern would also possess strong skills in preparation and delivery of Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel products.
Qualifications:
  • Possess a strong commitment to a conservation ethic, a strong desire to identify and support strategies for natural resource conservation and community planning, and a commitment to use green best management practices in the performance of work;
  • Be pursuing, or have recently graduated with, a BS/BA in GIS, Computer Science, Geography, Planning, Environmental Science or other related disciplines. Having a GPA of 3.4 or better is a significant plus;
  • Have a minimum of one year of applicable GIS training (i.e., completion of at least three semester-length GIS courses). Possessing a GIS certificate is a plus;
  • Have worked with current versions of ESRI ArcGIS Desktop and/or ArcGIS Pro for a minimum of one year;
  • Possess familiarity with both raster & vector GIS files;
  • Have strong ability to create compelling visualizations that demonstrate effective cartographic techniques and an understanding of focal themes;
  • Possess considerable knowledge of the following: Geodatabase usage and creation; locating, classifying, organizing, and analyzing data; use of satellite and ortho-imagery, and effective labeling techniques;
  • Be able to create and edit feature classes including spatial topology and attribute tables;
  • Possess or show demonstrated interest in knowledge of Python or other GIS related scripting language;
  • Have strong analytical, oral, and written communication skills;
  • Have the demonstrated ability to work independently and in teams;
  • Possess strong attention-to-detail initiative and self-motivation; and
  • Have strong organizational skills.

The incumbent must:
  • Be eligible to work in the United States (a Client Form I-9 must be completed by the selected candidate and will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for verification of eligibility to work through E-Verify).
  • Submit to and pass a company criminal background check, if selected for the position. This is an ongoing contingency even after being hired.
  • Currently live in, or be willing to relocate to, a designated HUBZone census tract (see www.sba.gov/hubzone/ for more information) (a relocation allowance may be considered).

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and Affirmative Action Employer
Marstel-Day is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and collaborative workplace. Marstel-Day provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. In addition, the Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities or places its employees for assignment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
Military Friendly Employer:
Marstel-Day is a certified Virginia Values Veterans (V3) employer. We respect and value the service of our veterans and their families. Marstel-Day is committed to hiring transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses. We have a growing internal network of veterans and their family members, supported by proactive recruitment and career development.
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Refer code: 7206773. Greening Youth Foundation - The previous day - 2023-12-17 19:20

Greening Youth Foundation

Fredericksburg, VA

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