GIS Intern - Summer 2026
About The Position
Data Trust is the leading provider of voter and electoral data to Republican and conservative campaigns, parties, and advocacy organizations. We build, enrich, and maintain the highest quality political data for right-of-center clients. Our Summer Internship Program This internship is in-person at our Arlington, VA office, running from June 1st to August 6th. It is Part-Time (28 hrs/week) each Monday through Thursday from 9:00am-5:00pm. Job Summary The GIS Intern will support the GIS department in various projects and processes involving spatial databases and cartographic illustrations. They will report to our GIS Manager.
Requirements
- Current student in a Bachelor’s program in Geography, GIS, Political Science, or similar field
- Completed some coursework in GIS using ArcGIS Pro
- Strong desire to learn and develop SQL skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel
- Familiarity with political geography, US Census geography, and elections
- Interest in Republican political campaigns and elections
Responsibilities
- Collect and standardize shapefiles at various political geographies
- Assist in quality assurance projects addressing data fixes and geocode updates
- Research and prepare information on federal, state, and local elections
- Assist with preparing data for visualizations using ArcGIS Pro
- Assist the GIS Department with other spatial related projects and tasks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
