GIS Intern

High Point, NC; High Point, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of High Point seeks a GIS Intern to assist with municipal asset inventory and infrastructure mapping. You will support the GIS Analyst and GIS Technician with field data collection and GIS database updates for water, sewer, stormwater and street systems.

Four weeks of on-the-job training will be provided. The position is outdoors-friendly, requires a valid driver's license, and relies on basic computer tools.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license
• Experience using spreadsheets, databases, and word processing tools
• Ability to work with others and communicate clearly
• Preferred: GIS and GPS knowledge; academic GIS training

Responsibilities

• Assist with field data collection and GIS database updates
• Support GPS data collection, photo documentation, and asset inventory
• Help with map updates and data organization
• Participate in four weeks of on-the-job training

Skills

Driver's license

Teamwork

Communication

Reading maps

Education

Academic GIS training

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Word processing

GIS

GPS

Job description

## GIS InternApply: High Point, NC: Part time: Posted 2 Days Ago: JR100466**Compensation Range**$15.00 - $57.00*Please note: This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.* **Who We Are:**At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries. We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world! **Our Core Values:*** **Stewardship:** We manage the city’s resources responsibly and make decisions that sustain High Point’s future. In other words, we take care of what we have today to build what we’ll need tomorrow* **Welcoming:** We create a friendly, open environment where residents, partners, and visitors feel valued and embraced. We want everyone who connects with High Point to feel welcomed, like they belong here.* **Integrity:** We act with honesty, transparency, and ethical responsibility in everything we do. That means doing what’s right – even when no one’s watching. This is how we earn our community’s trust.* **Productivity:** We stay focused on results, fostering creativity, innovation, and outside-the-box thinking. We don’t just get things done – we find smarter, better ways to do them. **What We Offer:** The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:* A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service* 401K and 457B Retirement Plans* PTO earned within first year* 13 Paid Holidays per year* Tuition Reimbursement Plan* Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one**What You'll Do:**The hourly rate for this position is $16.14 per hour. The City of High Point Public Services Department is seeking a GIS Intern to assist with municipal asset inventory and infrastructure mapping. The intern will support the GIS Analyst and GIS Technician with field data collection and GIS database updates related to the City’s water, sewer, stormwater, and street infrastructure systems.**Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:**Primary responsibilities include GPS data collection, photo documentation, and inventory of public assets, as well as assisting with updates to infrastructure maps and GIS databases. The intern may also support document scanning, data organization, and other field-related assignments.This internship provides experience with GIS, GPS surveying, and municipal infrastructure management while contributing to the City’s efforts to maintain accurate records of critical public assets.Four weeks of on-the-job training will be provided to help you learn the role and build valuable professional skills.**Qualifications:****Minimum Requirements*** Hold a **valid driver’s license**.* Be comfortable using **common computer tools** such as spreadsheets, databases, and word processing programs.* Enjoy **working with people** and building positive relationships with coworkers at different experience levels.**Preferred Requirements*** Knowledge of GIS, GPS* Academic training in the use of Geographic Information Systems**Physical & Field Work*** Be willing to **work outdoors and navigate uneven terrain** when needed.* Be able to **lift up to 50 pounds** occasionally as part of field tasks.**Communication & Teamwork*** Be able to **follow guidance from supervisors and team members**.* Feel comfortable **communicating clearly**, asking questions, and participating in discussions with staff and members of the public.**Skills You’ll Use and Build*** Reading and understanding **maps, addresses, graphics, and statistical information**.* Following **directions, ordinances, and other job-related documents**.* Writing **letters, memos, and simple instructions** for creating mapping products and graphics.The work location of this job will be 816 E Green Dr High Point, North Carolina.