GIS Internship

THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP•The Woodlands, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Woodlands Township is seeking one GIS intern to assist the Information Technology Department during a 12-week spring 2027 internship. The role is intended to further the student’s understanding and practical experience in GIS. The internship is designed to meet each intern’s individual needs, and interns will identify professional skills they consider important to develop. The intern will be assigned a supervisor who will establish a work schedule and responsibilities before the start date. The intern will complete an orientation covering Township policies, procedures, and philosophies, and meet with the supervisor to review progress and performance. The internship provides a $6,000 stipend. A minimum of 20 hours per week is preferred. The intern is responsible for arranging their own housing or lodging.

Requirements

Be enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program with a concentration in Engineering/Technology, Environmental Science, Geography, GIS, Management Information Systems, or a closely related field.
Hold a valid driver’s license.
Be at least 18 years old by the hire date.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of related experience; preferred but not required.
An internship in a related field needed to graduate; preferred but not required.
Ability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

Assist with a variety of GIS tasks and duties.
Create and maintain documentation and metadata.
Collect and process data.
Digitize relevant geospatial data.
Develop presentations, charts, graphs, and maps.
Edit and maintain GIS feature data layers in a multiuser geodatabase.
Use and apply GIS principles, systems, and software, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Coordinate Geometry (COGO) methods, AI, AutoCAD Map, Python, Arcade/JavaScript, GPS/GNSS technology, Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems, Enterprise Permitting & Licensing (EPL), and Land Management Systems (LMS).
Complete an orientation with the supervisor and meet with the supervisor to evaluate job performance.
Perform other duties as assigned.