Internships
Internship Opportunities
URISA would like to help connect students with internship opportunities. Please check here frequently for more opportunities.
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Several opportunities in Missouri:
One full-time summer internship working with Geographic Information Systems for the Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Geological Survey Program in Rolla, Missouri. Experience preferred, especially with ESRI ArcView version 9.x. Contact Elizabeth Retherford or (573) 368-2117.
Two full-time summer internships working with Geographic Information Systems for the Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Water Pollution Control Branch in Jefferson City, Missouri. Experience preferred, especially with ESRI ArcView version 9.x. Contact Barb Ruppel or (573) 751-6619.
One full-time summer internship working with Geographic Information Systems for the Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Division of State Parks in Jefferson City, Missouri. Experience preferred, especially with ESRI ArcView version 9.x. Contact Ron Curry or (573) 526-2005.
One full-time summer internship working with Geographic Information Systems for the Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Wellhead Protection Section in Rolla, Missouri. Experience preferred, especially with ESRI ArcView version 9.x. Contact Elizabeth Retherford or (573) 368-2117.
For more information visit http://it-careers.mo.gov/jobsearch.aspx
DC Water and Sewer Authority (WASA)
DC Water and Sewer Authority (WASA) is looking for two (2) GIS interns to support Impervious Area Database (IAD) project currently underway. The IAD will require intensive quality control review. The interns will be used to perform database quality review for its completeness and accuracy. The interns will work under the direction of Project manager to support various activities for this project.
The key activities that these interns will perform:
- Review of IAD GIS database for its quality
- Research of source database used for the creation of IAD database
- Quality review of database will be performed using computers
- Students will be provided directions and basic instructions
Intern Requirements/Qualifications:
- Students must be familiar with GIS and mapping concepts
- Preferable if students have working knowledge of ArcGIS software
- Students must be have basic understanding of computer, MS Office
- Only Junior and senior year undergraduate students and graduate students majoring in engineering disciplines, computer technology, environmental sciences, planning or geography
How to Apply: The deadline for application is April 30, 2008. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. For applications and other requirement, please visit WASA website at: http://www.dcwasa.com/employment/internship.cfm