Geospatial Intern

T-Kartor Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; Part time

Job summary

T-Kartor Group in St. Louis, MO, is offering internships for up to 20 candidates in geospatial data analysis. Interns will work in a dynamic environment analyzing and compiling geospatial data, contributing to high-quality mapping solutions used by government and defense sectors.

Students pursuing degrees in GIS, Geography, or related fields are encouraged to apply. The position offers $18/hour with an increase to $19/hour upon meeting performance expectations, providing valuable hands-on experience with ArcGIS Pro.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in GIS, Geography, Geospatial Science, or related field.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to recognize problems early and formulate resolutions.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Acquire, analyze, compile, evaluate, and review geospatial data.
• Attribute, exploit, extract, format, manipulate, position, and symbolize geospatial information.
• Ensure the quality, accuracy, and currency of geospatial information.

Skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office 365

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in GIS, Geography, Geospatial Science, or related field

Tools

Esri ArcGIS Pro

Job description

T-Kartor USA, a premier geospatial solutions provider located in St. Louis, MO, has an employment opportunity for up to 20 internships.

T-Kartor USA provides data-driven geographic information solutions, merging geospatial and cartographic skills with IT to achieve success. Committed to quality and measured by customer satisfaction, we are a progressive company that provides sustainable geospatial solutions to premier customers worldwide.

Each intern will be responsible for acquiring, analyzing, compiling, evaluating, and reviewing geospatial data for use in standard products, non-standard products, and/or data holdings in support of project requirements. The intern will attribute, exploit, extract, format, manipulate, position, and symbolize geospatial information, and will ensure the quality, accuracy, and currency of geospatial information produced in-house or in cooperation with suppliers for national, state, and local government, defense, and intelligence clients.

Work Location

This role is performed in‑office at The Globe Building, 710 North Tucker Boulevard, Suite 304 St. Louis, MO 63101. Onsite work is required to support compliance needs, standardized tooling/configuration, and structured mentorship.

Target: 24 hours a week, max is 29 hours (based on student availability). Core hours required: 9:00am – 3:00pm CST, Monday – Thursday.

Hours may be scheduled around class/workload within reason and with manager approval.

Compensation

$18.00/hour starting rate.

Automatic increase to $19.00/hour after 60 calendar days, contingent upon meeting performance expectations (quality assurance accuracy, throughput against assigned task baselines, and reliability).

Onboarding and Training

Week 1 is paid onboarding and training and is conducted in‑office.

Training concludes with a skills assessment to evaluate ArcGIS Pro fundamentals and readiness for production tasks. Continued employment is contingent upon meeting minimum performance expectations during/after the assessment period.

Your Profile

Minimum Qualifications

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in GIS, Geography, Geospatial Science, or related field.

• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to recognize problems early and formulate resolutions
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365

Preferred Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of Esri ArcGIS Pro interface and core functionality
• Understanding of definition queries to filter data for analysis
• Ability to perform attribute manipulation in both the Attribute Table and Attribute Pane
• Knowledge of creating and editing vector features
• Understanding of the ArcGIS Pro Table of Contents
• Familiarity with selection methodologies (Select by Attribute, Select by Location)
• Ability to manipulate symbology
• Working knowledge of the ArcGIS Pro Navigate tab
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality
• Effective communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong understanding of spatial and topologic relationships

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to enterprise GIS production workflows
• Experience working with real-world geospatial datasets and client deliverables
• Mentorship from experienced GIS professionals
• Insight into scalable geospatial data management and quality assurance practices

Access and Citizenship

Due to the nature of this role and government contract requirements, applicants must be U.S. citizens.

E-Verify

T-Kartor USA participates in E‑Verify, the federal program that confirms employment eligibility to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Background investigations may include verification of employment history, education, professional credentials, criminal history, credit check, and other job-related information consistent with business necessity and applicable law. Any background check will be conducted only after written authorization is obtained from the candidate and in compliance with federal, Missouri, and local regulations.

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and company policy, candidates may be required to submit to a pre‑employment drug screening. Refusal to consent to testing or failure to meet screening requirements may result in withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

Continued employment may be subject to additional testing where permitted by law and applicable to the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

T-Kartor USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by state, local, and federal laws.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Your Work Matters

The geospatial data you help analyze, compile, and review supports mapping products used by government, public sector, defense, and intelligence customers.

Hands-On Experience

You will build practical experience with ArcGIS Pro, real-world datasets, feature editing, attribution, symbology, and quality assurance workflows.

You will receive paid onboarding and work alongside experienced GIS professionals who provide guidance, feedback, and support as you develop production‑level skills.