Habitat for Humanity GIS Intern

Fall 2015: Neighborhood Investment Department GIS Internship Opportunity

GIS Internship

Supports the work of Dallas Habitat with emphasis on mapping related to neighborhood revitalization, policy analysis, research, and service delivery.  Duties include:

·         Create and maintain GIS datasets

·         spatial analysis, mapping elements, and presentation map creation

·         Support research and advocacy program

·         Produce products using geographic and socio-economic data; conducts basic statistical analysis of datasets

·         Update Habitat neighborhood maps and respond to basic map or data requests

·         Provide technical support regarding the maintenance, development and operation of GIS databases, equipment, and applications

·         Other duties as assigned

The internship is anticipated to be 15 to 20 hours per week from September through December; extension of internship period a possibility.  The position reports to the Director of Neighborhood Research and Revitalization.  The intern should be an admitted student (upper class undergrad or graduate student) in geography, urban planning, GIS, or related field. 

Skills and Experience: 

1-2 years experience with ArcGIS (Habitat uses ArcGIS 10.2)	Interactive ArcGIS web maps
Proficient using Excel and Access	Use of Google’s Geo products
ArcToolbox & ModelBuilder	Strong data management skills
ESRI’s Community Analyst (or Business Analyst) a plus	SQL code
Knowledge of scripting languages a plus	SharePoint experience a plus

Work Location:  Will be expected to keep regular office hours at Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity in West Dallas.  Days and times will be flexible and will accommodate demands of enrolled student. 

Compensation:  $13/hour

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and mapping sample via email to:

Jane Massey

Director of Neighborhood Research and Revitalization

jmassey@dallas-habitat.org

Applications are due no later than 5:00 p.m., September 4, 2015.