GIS Intern - Enterprise Space Information Management (ESIM)

Carnegie Mellon University•Pittsburgh, PA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

CMU Enterprise Space Information Management (ESIM) is seeking a motivated student for a paid GIS internship to support campus mapping, geospatial data management, and operational planning initiatives. This internship will provide hands-on experience applying GIS tools and spatial analysis to real-world projects related to campus operations, emergency planning, and environmental safety. The intern will assist with maintaining and improving GIS datasets, supporting web maps and map products, organizing imagery and related geospatial data, and contributing to focused summer projects that support ESIM and partner departments.

Requirements

Current student in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, Engineering, Planning, Information Systems, or related field.
Familiarity with ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcGIS Online
Basic understanding of geospatial data editing, mapping, and layer management.
Interest in applying GIS to campus operations, emergency management, environmental safety, or infrastructure planning.
Experience with Microsoft Excel or similar tabular data tools.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently while communicating progress regularly.

Nice To Haves

Experience with field data collection tools (e.g., Survey123, Field Maps, GPS units).
Familiarity with web mapping, dashboards, or story maps.
Exposure to drone imagery, orthomosaics, or spatial data organization.
Basic understanding of metadata, documentation, or GIS standards.

Responsibilities

Assist with updating and maintaining GIS layers and geospatial datasets.
Support data cleanup, organization, and quality control within GIS platforms.
Help create and update maps for campus operations, emergency planning, and environmental safety purposes.
Support ArcGIS Online web maps, dashboards, and related GIS applications.
Assist with field verification and collection of GIS-related data, as needed.
Organize and document imagery, GPS, or drone-related data for GIS use.
Apply basic cartographic standards, symbology, and data management practices.
Document workflows and help create reusable GIS reference materials or standard procedures.
Contribute to a defined summer GIS project and present final work product(s) at the conclusion of the internship.