https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portofportland/jobs/4933258-0/intern-aviation-planning

The Aviation Planning Intern is a developmentally focused position designed to assist students with learning their trade. Learn on the job by providing support to the Transportation/Land Use Planning division and the Planning & Development Department as a whole, broadly focused on project development, facility planning; land use permitting and entitlements, policy research, regulatory compliance, and GIS mapping. Join a fun team and learn as you go!

To be considered for this intern position you must be a current student enrolled in a Portland-area school for the duration of employment. Spring 2025 graduates will not be eligible for this internship unless documentation of continued educational classes (graduate school documentation related to the field) can be provided at the time of application.

Duration: Expected sunset date on or around May 30, 2026, with full-time work during school breaks and part-time during the school year. 

Compensation is determined by school year and experience.
Essential Job Duties

• Public and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Support public engagement efforts related to advisory committees and other public events and Port initiatives. 
  • Work could include assistance with meeting planning and staffing, creating engagement materials, visual content and presentations and assisting with tours.     
• Research
  • Conduct research and prepare findings on relevant policy and regulatory issues related to aviation. Examples could include researching land use and zoning code, FAA regulations, best practices from other airports and facilities, and researching and developing data related to transportation demand management.  
• GIS
  • Using GIS tools, the intern will assist with conducting research, data gathering and syntheses regarding utilization of airport facilities to help create tools to better track how airport assets are used. 
  • The intern may also synthesize data to create GIS layers to improve internal GIS tools and use GIS tools to create maps for presentations and reports. 
• Land Use and Development Review
  • Assist in site plan review, data gathering, data synthesis and report writing to prepare findings and respond to proposed land uses and developments near Port-owned airports for dissemination to relevant agencies and internal stakeholders.  
• Site observation and reporting, fieldwork, research, support wayfinding/signage projects, and other support of planning-related initiatives. 

About the Internship
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) group is seeking one (1) undergraduate or graduate student intern to support the Regional Wastewater Facility and the Water Resources division’s Subsurface Utility Engineering program. The candidate would contribute to the collection of field data with centimeter accurate GNSS equipment, conduct record drawing research and data entry to ensure high quality data integrity. Additionally, the intern would conduct data analysis on internal datasets and other sources within the City as well as external sources to provide analogous results for community outreach and internal reporting.

Skillsets for this internship include but are not limited to:

Desired Skills

• Knowledge and experience with ESRI ArcGIS Pro software platform including Field Maps and Arc GIS Online, Microsoft Excel 
• Familiarity with Shapefiles, Geodatabase, and Enterprise environment. 
• Database management and analogous analysis skills.
• Understanding of Subsurface Utility Engineering and Underground Service Alert.  
• Proficiency in data collection techniques.
• GIS or data analysis programing languages.

Other Skills

• Self-starter, highly motivated, with good time management.
• Ability to follow instructions, procedures and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Flexibility with working conditions in both office and outdoor environments.   

​https://governmentjobs.com/jobs/4928819

Geo‑tourism GIS & Mapping / Storyboard Intern
Location: Remote with potential travel along the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
Duration: Summer 2025 (with possible extension), Academic year
Compensation: course credit (negotiable)

About the Program
The Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail (NHT) Geotourism Program celebrates and interprets the 4,900-mile journey from Pittsburgh to the Pacific Ocean. This partnership between the National Park Service (NPS), the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA), and The Lewis & Clark Trust seeks to uplift the voices, stories, and attractions of Native American tribes along the Trail while supporting local businesses and fostering sustainable cultural tourism.

Position Overview
As a GIS & Mapping / Storyboard Intern, you will play a key role in developing engaging, map-based storytelling projects that connect travelers with the rich heritage, landscapes, and tribal narratives of the Lewis & Clark Trail. You will collaborate with NPS cartographers, AIANTA cultural liaisons, and Tribal representatives to produce high-quality geospatial products for both internal use and public outreach.

Key Responsibilities

• Spatial Data Management: Locate, clean, and maintain geospatial datasets relevant to Trail resources, tribal lands, and partner sites.
• Map Creation: Design and produce static and interactive maps using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and other GIS platforms.
• Storyboard Development: Craft narrative storyboards that integrate maps, images, and text to highlight places of cultural, historical, and ecological significance.
• Research & Analysis: Conduct background research on tribal territories—both ancestral and contemporary—and historical Expedition routes; analyze changes over time.
• Content Production: Write clear, engaging captions, descriptions, and technical reports aligned with NPS standards.
• Standards Compliance: Ensure all deliverables adhere to NPS cartographic, branding, and accessibility guidelines.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with AIANTA tribal tourism experts and NPS staff to verify cultural content and obtain permissions.
• Other Duties: Support related outreach, workshop, or inventory tasks as needed.

What You’ll Learn

• Trail History & Cultural Perspectives: Gain in‑depth knowledge of the Lewis & Clark expedition, including underrepresented Native American narratives.
• Professional GIS Skills: Advance your proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, spatial analysis, and cartographic best practices.
• Scientific & Technical Writing: Hone your ability to produce clear, compelling reports, interpretative panels, and online content.
• Cross‑Cultural Communication: Learn to engage respectfully with Tribal partners, integrating traditional knowledge into modern mapping.
• Project Management: Experience the life cycle of a geotourism project—from data collection through public delivery.

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Qualifications & Desired Skills

• Education: Current enrollment in or recent graduation from a degree program in Geography, Cartography, GIS, Environmental Science, Anthropology, or related field.
• Technical Skills:
  • ArcGIS Pro & ArcGIS Online (proficiency preferred)
  • Cartography & topographic mapping
  • Geospatial data editing and spatial analysis
• Research & Writing:
  • Scientific/technical writing or reporting experience
  • Ability to synthesize historical and cultural research
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving mindset
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Collaborative teamwork and cultural sensitivity
• Other:
  • Familiarity with NPS mapping standards or willingness to learn
  • Passion for heritage tourism and Indigenous storytelling
• Current ongoing projects

How to Apply
Please submit the following materials as a single PDF to [email protected].:
1.   Cover Letter explaining your interest in this Internship
2.   Resume or CV highlighting relevant GIS and research experience
3.   Portfolio Samples if any (2–3 maps, storyboards, or technical reports)
4.   References (2 professional or academic)
For questions about the position or application process, contact [email protected].

Tacoma Water is offering three internship opportunities to work in an environment where their GIS skills can be applied, receive hands-on experience, and work side-by-side with experienced professionals in Tacoma Water's GIS group or hydraulic modeling team

Each position will provide technical support for a variety of GIS projects, assisting in data acquisition, conversion, and creation. Work will include analysis, reporting, tracking, and resolution of data quality issues and enhancement of the water network to better serve the business and operational needs of Tacoma Water. There may be opportunities to assist with coding and development of GIS environment for candidates with programming experience or Esri Web environment experience.

Hours and Terms:
The approved hours for this position are up to 40 hours per week. The amount of hours and schedule are negotiable.  A partial telework schedule may be available; however, a minimum of three days of in-office work per week is expected.

​Qualifications
An equivalent combination to: 

• Graduation from high school or GED
• Typically the applicant should be enrolled in college or study programs related to information technology or possess equivalent experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Coursework and/or experience in geographic information systems
• Familiarity with Esri ArcGIS desktop and/or web environment and Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word)

Apply
Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter. Applicants who have the strongest backgrounds related to the responsibilities of this opening may be invited to participate in an interview. 

Reference checks will be conducted on final candidates and appointment is subject to passing a background check.  This position is covered by a Labor Agreement between the City of Tacoma and local 120.

​HOW TO APPLY
https://governmentjobs.com/jobs/4890939

Job Summary
 COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
invites applications for the position of:
GIS INTERNPosition Title: GIS Intern
Department: Information Services
Location: Palm Desert, California
Hours Required: Part-time, [20-40 hours/week] (flexible scheduling available)
Compensation: $16.50/hour

About the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD):
At Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD), our mission is to meet the water-related needs of the people through dedicated employees, providing high quality water at a reasonable cost. As a multifaceted agency, CVWD delivers irrigation and domestic (drinking) water, collects and recycles wastewater, provides regional stormwater protection, replenishes the groundwater basin, and promotes conservation.
If you are interested in making an impact in your community while gaining real-world career experience in the water industry, CVWD invites you to apply for this exciting internship opportunity.

Position Overview:
Join our team as a GIS Intern at the Coachella Valley Water District where you'll gain hands-on experience in geographic information systems (GIS) within the water utility sector. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to essential projects that support our operations and improve service delivery to our community.

Essential Functions
Essential Tasks:

• Data Collection: Gather information from field sites using GPS surveying, remote sensing, and other mapping techniques.
• Data Analysis: Verify and import data from various sources using Arcade and Python scripting.
• Script Development: Write and maintain scripts/tools for data manipulation within ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Map Preparation: Assist in creating maps, reports, charts, and databases to support utility operations.
• Collaboration: Work with team members to ensure data accuracy and project deadlines are met.
• Software Operation: Utilize GIS and standard office software, including ArcGIS, CAD, and GPS/GNSS.
• Documentation: Read and interpret maps, diagrams, and construction drawings of municipal water and sewer facilities

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​HOW TO APPLY
https://governmentjobs.com/jobs/4885398

Description
​The Port of Stockton internship program provides college students with "real world" professional work experience and the opportunity to gain marketable skills and insight into their potential career choices. The program is designed to provide students with exposure to jobs that fall within their scope of learning while gaining insight into specific business operations of the Port of Stockton to encourage pursuit of careers in various fields. This internship position is within the Information Technology Department.

Examples of Duties

• Perform data collection using Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Environmental System Research Institute (ESRI) field apps.
• Assist with projects that include stop signs, fire hydrants, and various IT assets.
• Create Storymaps, Dashboards, and Field Apps using ESRI software.
• Perform Geographical Information System (GIS) data work, such as update meta data, create and edit GIS data (i.e., fences, leases, etc.).
• Create and update maps for presentations, reports, and departmental needs using ArcGIS Pro.
• Assist with general IT tasks as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of an introduction to GIS course or equivalent GIS experience.
• Data Collection experience using GPS and ESRI field apps is highly desired.
• Related Majors:  GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Computer Science (GIS focus) or related field.
• Must effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Eager to learn and possesses strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently; a self-starter.
• Enthusiastic attitude regarding IT and the Port's internship program.
• Ability to focus and accomplish given tasks with minimal supervision.

Supplemental Information
For additional information, please contact the Human Resources Department at 209-946-0246 or by email at [email protected].

HOW TO APPLY
https://governmentjobs.com/jobs/4860982

The Role 
 
As an intern in the geospatial data team reporting to the current data scientist lead, you will assist with identifying and screening candidate locations for camera deployments primarily using currently developed site selection methodologies involving geospatial analysis. This role will support activities with operations, sales, customer success and supply chain teams to provide deployment proposals, extensive site scrubs, press materials, and geospatial statistics to support each team’s activities. An ideal candidate will have a strong mathematical background with an attention to detail and precision as well as some exposure to databases and scripting language. You will also work with the current data scientist lead and other geospatial data analysts to develop and maintain geospatial datasets, project and map templates, and automation scripts for commonly performed tasks.

​What you'll do

• Utilize GIS software and existing site selection methodologies to identify suitable locations for remote camera deployments
• Generate customized map layouts, web maps, applications, and data streams to support operations, sales, and customer success activities
• Develop tools for automation of site analysis in collaboration with data scientists
• Lead a novel project involving geospatial data analytics to support team and business needs

What you'll bring

• Must be pursuing or have recently completed a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Geography, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Math, or a related field
• 0-1 years of previous experience in data analysis or similar fields
• Proactive and highly self-motivated
• Good critical thinking skills with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrate clear interest in geospatial analytics
• Excellent geospatial skills
• Strong mathematical background
• Outstanding organizational skills

Nice to have

• Experience with ArcGIS/ESRI or equivalent products
• Experience with Python Experience with SQL/relational database design 
• Experience with Salesforce applications 

$25 - $30 an hour

​HOW TO APPLY
https://jobs.lever.co/pano/bdf57eee-b66b-4f8a-8964-120f9bab2590

Description
​Established in 1887, the Turlock Irrigation District (TID) is the first publicly owned irrigation district in the state and is one of only four in California today that also provides electric retail energy directly to homes, farms and businesses. The District operates under the provisions of the California Water Code as a special district and is governed by a five-member Board of Directors. TID owns and maintains approximately 250 miles of canals and laterals and provides irrigation water to more than 5,800 growers in a 307 square-mile service area that incorporates 149,500 acres of Central Valley farmland.  Since 1923, TID has been providing safe, affordable and reliable electricity to a growing retail customer base that now numbers in excess of 98,000 residential, farm, business, industrial and municipal accounts in an electric service area that encompasses 662 square-miles in portions of Stanislaus, Merced, Tuolumne and Mariposa counties.

Examples of DutiesPerform a variety of sub-professional tasks in support of the Turlock Irrigation District Geographic Information System including data entry and mapping, field data acquisition, database entry, system analysis, document entry, and logging of District infrastructure and projects. Successful candidates will gain exposure to a wide variety of District Departments and areas of operations. Other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications
Posting Deadline:  Until Filled
Job Duration:  Flexible, approx. 3-6 Months - Summer of 2025
Class Level:  Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate
Job Category:  Geographic Information Systems/Computer Science
Salary Level:  Hourly Pay
Hourly Rate:  $18.00-$25.00/hr. commensurate with experience
Work Hours:  Flexible, up to 40hrs per week
Experience Level:  No experience necessary

HOW TO APPLY https://governmentjobs.com/jobs/4862650

Position Information
The City of Woodinville is offering an internship position in the Information Services Division starting June/July 2025. The Information Services Division is responsible for management of the Information Technology (IT) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) operations as well as its alignment with the City’s day-to-day business operations and initiatives.
 
The GIS Intern will have the opportunity to gain experience in each of these areas primarily through hands-on tasks, project-based activities, and occasional field work. The GIS Intern will provide a broad range of GIS technical support on projects with duties including geographic data compilation, standardization, and management; web mapping application development and maintenance; and cartographic product creation. This Intern will conduct related research to support modern GIS best practices.
 
If you are interested in joining the City of Woodinville this summer as an intern, please apply before midnight on Friday, April 4, 2025.  The start date for this internship will depend on the chosen candidate's schedule, but the City is hopeful that the internship will begin in June or July. Please note that the City is primarily an in-person work environment. This opening is based at Woodinville City Hall and will work primarily in an office environment.  

Essential Functions

GIS Data Management

• Collect, create, and handle geospatial data from various technologies. Ensure data accuracy and adherence to the organization’s standards. Create data reviewer quality control rules.
• Support in the transition from shapefile data format to an organized geodatabase schema. 
• Write and maintain documentation on data and metadata standards. 

ArcGIS Online Development

• Develop new and assist in managing web apps and maps that are needed amongst various City departments.
• Understand and help manage security levels of data through assigned groups and user roles. 
• Publish and keep map services up to date. Research map services that are available by county, state or federal entities, to facilitate use by/for web applications. 
• Support of City integration with asset management and permitting software.

ArcGIS Pro Cartography

• Work with SQL queries, MapPlex labeling, symbology settings, and various other ESRI tools for high quality cartographic representations. 
• Produce maps of various sizes and file types for business stakeholders. Delivery of requested products and services through dynamic timelines.  
• Translate and problem solve requests into a cohesive, easy to understand exhibit.

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​HOW TO APPLY https://governmentjobs.com/jobs/4868089

Remote Sensing/Spatial Ecology Intern
The Conservation GIS Lab (https://nationalzoo.si.edu/conservation-ecology-center) at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) is seeking interns to start immediately. The internship project will focus on exploring a combination of remote sensing space-borne lidar data (GEDI) and optical data (e.g., Sentinel or Landsat series) to classify and map vegetation types, specifically targeting understory bamboo and woody invasive plants.

Objectives: 

• Pre-processing forest survey data and spatial datasets at a local or regional level
• Extracting GEDI metrics using Google Earth Engine and Python or R
• Extracting optical data metrics using Google Earth Engine and Python or R.
• Building predictive spatial models for vegetation type classification using statistical analysis and machine learning algorithms.
• Gain experience with the analysis of a wide range of remote sensing data, spatial data analysis, creating maps with various remote sensing data, and scientific communication.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree is required, and a Master's degree is preferred.
• Commitment to a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week.
• Strong background in programming (Google Earth Engine (required) and Python (preferred) or R).
• Knowledge of GIS (preferably ArcGIS or QGIS) and remote sensing analysis is desirable.
• Strong writing skills (required)
• Ability to conduct research independently while also collaborating effectively within a team environment.

Benefits:

• A competitive stipend up to $1,600 monthly, based on education and experience.
• Optional $9/day dormitory-style housing on the SCBI campus.
• Interns will have access to a computer and reliable high-speed internet.

Location & terms of appointment:

• On-campus internship in Front Royal, VA
• Minimum commitment of six months, beginning as soon as possible, with priority to longer-term candidates.
• Engaging with a cohort of fellow interns and researchers through regular meetings and communications

About SCBI:
The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute is located at the north entrance of the Shenandoah National Park in Front Royal, VA, about 60 miles west of Washington, D.C. Dedicated to promoting the conservation of biological diversity, SCBI not only furthers the Smithsonian Institution's broader objectives but also enriches our understanding by studying endangered species, habitats, and communities. Beyond research, SCBI plays an important role in sharing these insights through advanced studies, professional training programs, and public outreach.

HOW TO APPLY
How to apply:

• Applications are open until the position is filled.
• Apply via the Smithsonian SOLAA system (https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/#/public). Search for "Internship" under "National Zoological Park". The program name is "Conservation GIS Internship Program".
• Submit a CV and a cover letter detailing: 
  • Statement of Interest
  • Potential start date and the duration of time you are available for the internship.
  • Contact information for three references.
  • Elaborate on your programming experience and skill as much as possible.
  • Please combine ALL following information in one pdf document and upload it as cover letter in the system.