Spatially Connected

American Conservation Experience:

BLM Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail - Wilderness GIS Internship

Summary: American Conservation Experience, a nationwide Non-Profit Conservation Corps based in Flagstaff, AZ, in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bakersfield Field Office, is seeking one intern to dedicate 6-months to the management, restoration and protection of the area's diverse and significant natural and cultural resources. This opportunity is intended for enthusiastic young professionals with a deep interest in advancing their career goals by further developing this dynamic program.

Start Date: March 5, 2012

End Date: August 2012 (end of 24-week internship)

For full job description & application details:  http://www.conservationjobboard.com/JobListingDetail.php?id=11045045

The Conservation GIS Lab (http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ConservationAndScience/ConservationGIS) at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) is seeking interns, to start immediately.  We focus on conservation applications of GIS and satellite remote sensing for research on and management of endangered species.  Projects and tasks that interns assist with include:  

• compilation of existing spatial databases on the distribution of endangered species and their habitats;
• development of new spatial data on these species and their habitat derived from satellite imagery, remotely sensed data, and satellite-tracking data;
• integration and analysis of data in GIS;
• statistical analysis of species and habitat data and the development of automated data processing and analysis tools;
• training of wildlife and conservation professionals in application of GPS, GIS and remote sensing.

Most of our projects focus on charismatic endangered species that are managed at our facilities and for which we have field ecological and conservation programs in the wild.  Examples are Asian elephants, Przewalski’s horse, Asian wild dog, and giant panda. 

In addition to working on various projects, interns also assist with everyday lab management, enter data, and help with training courses.  We seek interns with a good knowledge of computers, Windows operating systems, and standard office software.  Basic knowledge of GIS (preferably ArcGIS or ARC/INFO), remote sensing, and statistical software are a plus but not necessary.  

The internship includes a modest stipend and free dormitory-style housing.  Internship applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and positions are available immediately.  Please send letter of interest and resume ASAP to Melissa Songer at songerm@si.edu. Resume should include contact information for 3 references. Include potential start date and the time period you are available for the internship in your letter.

The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute is located at the north entrance of the Shenandoah National Park about 60 miles west of Washington, D.C., in Front Royal, VA.

SCBI’s mission is to advance conservation of biological diversity. In meeting the Smithsonian Institution's mandate, SCBI increases knowledge through investigations of threatened species, habitats, and communities, and disseminates knowledge through advanced studies, professional training, and public outreach.

GIS INTERN POSITION

THE CITY OF LAKE OSWEGO

We are looking for an intern student to work 20-32 hours per week.

DUTIES

Assist the GIS staff with:
• Utilize ArcGIS software to produce maps and analytical products
• Maintain the GIS map base layers
• Print and distribute periodic updates of atlases
• Perform other special assignments

KNOWLEDGE DESIRED

• Specific knowledge of ESRI software programs
• Knowledge of ArcGIS Server, Flex/Flash programming and AutoCAD Map a plus (but not expected)

COMPENSATION

$13.00/hour – no benefits. Duration 3 to 9 months (based on 30 hours/week). Vanpool from SE Portland and bus passes available.

TO APPLY

Send resume to Roger Shepherd at rshepherd@ci.oswego.or.us by 5:00 pm on October 3, 2011

MORE INFORMATION

Contact Roger Shepherd, GIS Coordinator, at 503-697-7423

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District Real Estate Division is informally recruiting for a part-time student intern position.  Job duties will vary but the majority of the work will be cadastral cartography and geospatial data management.  

WRI has an opening for a GIS Intern in our Water Risk project, Aqueduct. For more information, see:

https://careers-wri.icims.com/jobs/1204/job

Overview: WRI’s Markets & Enterprise Program seeks a part-time, energetic intern to join the Water Risk Team. The Markets and Enterprise Program seeks to direct the flow of capital towards sustainable businesses, doing research and building tools to assess and integrate environmental risk and opportunities into business strategy and investment decisions. Water scarcity, partly driven by climate change, is an area where the Program seeks to provide company managers and investors with more detailed and actionable information. The intern will play a key research role in the Aqueduct project, which measures and maps companies’ and investors’ water risk.

Position Summary: Position participates in projects as part of supporting the Geographic Information System (GIS) needs at PDC, providing research services, project support, map generation, and data creation.

Click here for a full job description.

Closing date is August 1, 2011

The Position
The City of Wilsonville GIS department is planning to deploy two 2-person mobile GIS/GPS teams for approximately three months. The teams will be responsible for the collection of City infrastructure attributes including GPS coordinates, inventory numbers, and various other details.

In addition to the field work, there will be a desktop component of the project where field data will be synchronized to the Cartegraph application and from there into the City’s enterprise GIS. Team members may also be configuring, customizing, and implementing new Cartegraph modules and mobile collection applications for future project use.

The teams will have the opportunity to work closely with the City’s GIS Manager as well as other city staff, yet also independently develop the work plan and daily schedule that best meets the goals for the summer.

Ideal Candidates
Ideal candidates will apply for the positions as a team with the proven ability to work well together. Individuals are also strongly encouraged to inquire. Preference will be given to senior level students or recent graduates pursuing a GIS certificate and/or career.

Compensation
The positions will pay $15.00 per hour. The limited duration program will run for a maximum of three months. Hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Application Process
The required application and additional information regarding the City of Wilsonville is available at www.ci.wilsonville.or.us or by calling the job hotline at (503) 682-0950. Please email required applications to mailto:mailto:jobs@ci.wilsonville.or.usor mail to City of Wilsonville, Attn: Human Resources, 29799 SW Town Center Lp E, Wilsonville, OR 97070

http://www.ci.wilsonville.or.u/index.aspx?recordid=53&page=12

Colorado State Parks has available a 6 month temporary positions for 20 to 40 hour per week, as internships or entry level positions. The positions are based in downtown Denver.  There are no health benefits, but employees are eligible to contribute to a 401k program and the state PERA retirement fund, and overnight trips will be reimbursed according to state travel policies, and a state vehicle will be provided.  These positions are a great entrance into the Conservation Biology and GIS working worlds in the beautiful state of Colorado.

GIS and stewardship technician - Applicant should have an entry-level background in wildlife, botany, or natural resources management and must be a highly competent GIS technician.  Applicants should be familiar with using ArcGIS 9x or 10.  The position will primarily involve using GIS to create maps and writing conservation management plans.  A background in conservation biology, wildlife biology, ecology or botany is useful for the position, as most projects involve knowledge of biological resources.   The job may also include preparing, researching, and coordinating birding and
revegetation efforts, weed mapping, assessing archeological, paleontological and geological contract agreements.  The technician will also conduct research on other biological and geophysical aspects of the
park, research human impacts to these resources and help conduct some fieldwork using GPS to map facilities and natural resources on parks.  This position requires fast paced work, and the ability coordinate with a team
of individuals.  Administrative, scheduling and filing tasks will make up about 10% of the work.

Colorado State Parks has available a 6 month temporary positions for 20 to 40 hour per week, as internships or entry level positions. The positions are based in downtown Denver.  There are no health benefits, but employees are eligible to contribute to a 401k program and the state PERA retirement fund, and overnight trips will be reimbursed according to state travel policies, and a state vehicle will be provided.  These positions are a great entrance into the Conservation Biology and GIS working worlds in the beautiful state of Colorado.

Assistant to the Program Manager – An entry-level background in wildlife, forest ecology, botany, or natural resources is a plus, but not required. This position gives the opportunity to the applicant to gain knowledge in these fields, but is primarily administrative work.  The assistant will help the Cultural and Natural Resources Program Director with billing,
filing, and scheduling  >60% of the time.  The remaining time would offer a mix of research and learning opportunities that involve preparing slide shows on natural resource management at the parks, creating biological interpretation materials, GIS/GPS, natural resource and environmental laws, grant funding, and volunteer and event coordination.  Field work and travel
to Colorado State Parks and Natural Areas may be necessary for some projects.  Applicant must be willing to learn about natural resource management and how to operate a GIS in ArcGIS 10.

Experience with MS Office and ESRI GIS software products is required, and experience with Trimble GPS products or AutoCAD products or grant writing
is also helpful.  Applicant should be physically fit and willing to hike and camp and have own camping equipment (tent and sleeping bag).

Applicant must have (or obtain) a valid Colorado Driver’s license. Applicant should have good written and oral communication skills.  This position provides a good opportunity to gain experience with GIS,
threatened and endangered species, weeds, rare plants, conservation, grant writing, and budgeting in a practical, real world setting.  For more info
on State Parks - please see http://parks.state.co.us/   Please send application by July 11, 2011, but they will be reviewed as they arrive.


Pay rate $12-14/hr or commensurate with experience.

We are looking for local applicants due to the short timeline on the position. For consideration, please email these materials in order to be considered:
1)      cover letter (state which position(s), availability date to start, hourly payrate desired)
2)      resume
3)      reference contact list - 3 minimum, previous supervisor(s), academic reference, etc.

Send email with these 3 attachments (MS word docs must be VIRUS SCANNED) to
melissa.greulich@state.co.us

Follow this link and search for GIS in the keywords: http://www.pacificorp.com/car/op/sp.html

Both are paid positions and in Portland, OR.