GIS Intern I - NSGIC/TxGIO Project (Hourly)

Austin Community College District; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life insurance

Retirement plans (ACCMPP)

Job summary

Austin Community College is seeking a GIS Intern I for the NSGIC/TxGIO project. You will assist with GIS tasks, administer and research under supervision, and gain hands-on experience with ArcGIS Pro and ESRI tools.

The role emphasizes a solid GIS foundation, coursework completion, and the ability to work well in a diverse, office-based setting in Texas.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of an introductory GIS course.
• Strong foundation in GIS concepts and ArcGIS familiarity.
• Experience with ArcGIS software and related products is a plus; knowledge of aerial imagery, LiDAR, parcels, and Texas geography is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative duties and research for learning a GIS area.
• Assist with the 2026 NSGIC/TxGIO project.

Skills

Work schedule

Independent work

Multicultural environment

Interpersonal communication

Organization and planning

Confidentiality

Education

Enrollment at TX college/university

Intro GIS course required

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ESRI GIS Suite

Job description

Job Posting Closing Times: Job postings are removed from advertising at 12:00 A.M. on the closing date e.g., at midnight on the day before the closing date.

Austin Community College employees are required to maintain a domicile in the State of Texas while working for the college and throughout the duration of employment. – AR 4.0300.01

Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. We embrace our identity as a community college, as reflected in our mission statement. We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area. As a community college committed to our mission, we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that: Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching Is attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including; first generation college students, low-income students, and students from underserved communities. Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC

Job Posting Title: GIS Intern I - NSGIC/TxGIO Project (Hourly)

Job Description Summary: With supervision, will perform general administrative duties and/or research functions for the purpose of developing a working knowledge of a specific area of study.

Job Description

Description of Duties and Tasks

To provide assistance with the 2026 NSGIC/TxGIO project.

Skills

• Maintaining an established work schedule.
• The ability to work independently within departmental policies and guidelines.
• Respecting a unique and multicultural environment.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Effectively using interpersonal and communication skills, including tact and diplomacy.
• Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.

Technology Skills

• Applicants should either be enrolled at a recognized Texas college or university, or a recent graduate.
• Successful candidates will have a strong foundational understanding of GIS concepts and familiarity with ArcGIS Pro and the ESRI suite.
• Completion of an introductory GIS course is required.
• Current enrollment or completion of a geospatial analysis course preferred.
• Experience with ArcGIS software and related products, knowledge of aerial imagery, Lidar, land parcels, address points, and familiarity with the geography of Texas is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Work is routinely performed in an office environment.
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling.
• Occasional lifting of objects up to 10 pounds.
• Safety Work safely and follow safety rules.
• Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.
• Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Pay Rate

$23.00/hour Up to 19 hours per week.

Number of Openings: 3

Job Posting Close Date: October 20, 2026

Clery Act

Clery Act As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting. Austin Community College produces an Annual Security Report as required by the Clery Act. This report includes statistics from the previous three years concerning reported crime that occurred on campus; public property adjacent to and accessible from campus; and in certain non-campus buildings/property owned or controlled by ACC. The report includes institutional policies concerning campus security and other safety information. For direct access to the current Annual Security Report, visit www.austincc.edu/asr . You may obtain a hard copy by contacting the Clery Compliance Officer ( [e-mail] ). For an overview, see ACC's Clery Act website.

Disclaimer

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.

Job postings are removed from advertising at 12:00 A.M. on the closing date (e.g., at midnight on the day before the closing date).

Come and Make a Difference with Us

Working at ACC offers you an opportunity to be a part of an organization that truly believes in its mission of promoting student success and improving communities. We invite you to learn, explore and experience the many ways ACC promotes individual development and improves the overall quality of life in a vibrant, multicultural community. ACC is looking for people who value open, responsible exchange of ideas, individuals committed to integrity and exemplary standards, and candidates that value personal and professional ownership that generates accountability.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, retirement plans, and AD&D.
• Hourly employees participate in the ACC Money Purchase Plan (ACCMPP) as a retirement program required by federal law.

Equal Opportunity

ACC is an equal education and equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination in employment at the college and access to its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 and older), veteran status or military service, disability, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. This includes the prohibition of discrimination, including harassment, against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission. ACC will take steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.

Application Documents

When applying for a position that requires a college degree or certification from an accredited institution, request from the awarding institution official transcripts and send them directly to: ACC Highland Business Center Attention: E.M. Breedlove, Employment Manager 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX 78752. Photocopies or transcripts stamped "issued to student" are not accepted.