GIS Internship

The Woodlands Township; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Woodlands Township is offering a GIS Internship for Spring 2027. This 12-week program supports the Information Technology Department and focuses on GIS tasks, data processing, mapping, and documentation.

Interns will work with ArcGIS Pro/Online, Python, and other geospatial tools under supervision. Applicants should be enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program with a concentration in GIS or related fields; 18+ and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering/Technology, Environmental Science, Geography, GIS or MIS.
• Internship or related field experience to graduate is preferred but not required.
• Experience: One year of related experience is preferred but not required.
• Licenses: Valid driver's license.
• Age: Must be 18 years or older by hire date.

Responsibilities

• Assist with GIS tasks and duties under supervision.
• Develop and maintain GIS documentation/metadata and data layers.
• Create presentations, charts, graphs, and maps.
• Use ArcGIS Pro/ArcGIS Online and related tools.
• Participate in orientation and progress reviews with supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering/Technology, Environmental Science, Geography, GIS, MIS

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

COGO methods

Python

Arcade/JavaScript

GPS/GNSS

AutoCAD Map

EAM / EPL / LMS

Job description

Pay $12-$15/hour

Deadline to apply for the internship is Sunday, November 29.

The Woodlands Township is seeking one (1) interns to assist the Information Technology Department in the spring of 2027. The purpose of this position is to further the student’s understanding and experience in the field of GIS.

Description

GIS Internship, Spring 2027

12-week internship program

Pay $12-$15/hour

Deadline to apply for the internship is Sunday, November 29.

The Woodlands Township is seeking one (1) interns to assist the Information Technology Department in the spring of 2027. The purpose of this position is to further the student’s understanding and experience in the field of GIS.

Summary Of Duties

The purpose of this position is to further the student’s understanding and experience in the field of GIS. The intern will assist with a variety of GIS tasks and duties. Our internship experience is geared to meet the needs of each intern individually. Interns will be responsible for listing what they feel are important professional skills to bridge this gap.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assigned to a supervisor who will develop a work schedule and job responsibilities prior to start date.
• Successfully complete an orientation with supervisor on the policies, procedures, and philosophies of The Woodlands Township.
• Progress will be assessed, and employee will meet with supervisor to evaluate job performance.
• Employee may be responsible for but not limited to the following projects and duties: creation and maintenance of documentation/metadata; data collection and processing; digitization of relevant geospatial data; develop presentations, charts, graphs, and maps; edit and maintain GIS feature data layers in a multiuser geodatabase.
• Utilization and application of principles, systems, and software, including but not limited to the following: ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online, Coordinate Geometry (COGO) methods, AI, AutoCAD Map, Scripting Language (Python, Arcade/JavaScript), Global Positioning System/Global Navigation Satellite System (GPS/GNSS) technology, Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems, Enterprise Permitting & Licensing (EPL) and Land Management Systems (LMS).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Ability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week preferred.

The intern will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing/lodging during the internship.

Qualifications

Education: Students enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's Degree program with a concentration in Engineering/Technology, Environmental Science, Geography, GIS, Management Information Systems or closely related field.

Internship, in related field, needed to graduate, preferred, not required.

Experience: One (1) year of related experience preferred, not required.

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license.

Age Requirement: Must be 18 years of age or older by hire date.

The Woodlands Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.