Blue Ridge Parkway – GIS Intern

Position Details - This is a 40-week position beginning on or around June 18, 2024 

Stewards Individual Placement Program (SIPP) provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants work with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting ecosystem health.

The Southeast Region Geospatial Resources Team provides Geographic Information Systems technical, project, and data support, as well as training and a community platform for all employees and partners of the National Park Service Southeast Region. We strive to improve the protection of and prevent the impairment to park natural and cultural resources, as well as to support park operations, planning, and facilities management.

This project will provide intern assistance to the NPS for improvement of geographic information systems (GIS) maps and spatial data for Blue Ridge Parkway (BLRI). The maps and data that will be improved are important for two reasons: 1) to assist parks with operations, planning, managing resources, and maintaining facilities; and 2) providing them to the public to enhance the visitor experience.
Position Responsibilities will include:

· Create maps of operational datasets (trails, roads, buildings, points of interest)

· Aggregate or create new data that BLRI identify as priorities

· Create maps and online geographic information visualization tools for both internal and public consumption

Benefits:

· Position is eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of the program. Value of education award is $4826.50 (pre-tax).

· Living Allowance: $634/week (pre-tax)

· On site housing available

· Professional Development funds available to be used for training, travel, etc.

Minimum Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in Geography or related field

· Taken two GIS related courses

· ArcGIS Pro experience

Preferred Qualifications:

· GIS certificate preferred

Questions about the position?
Please contact John-Michael Aurednik, Program Coordinator with Stewards East 
Phone: 681-238-0963 
email: jmaurednik@conservationlegacy.org