GIS Support for Mapping Rural Tourism (Student Wage)

University of Virginia • Charlottesville, VA

4d • $17

About The Position

The Institute for Engagement & Negotiation (IEN) is hiring an SRA to support the Hidden Gems tourism initiative for Dickenson County, VA. The SRA will create a comprehensive, user-friendly digital map of local cultural, recreational, historical, and nature-based assets. The project involves compiling and cleaning spatial data, conducting basic field verification as needed, and designing an interactive GIS map suitable for public use, promotion, and long-term county maintenance. Deliverables include a geodatabase of mapped assets, standardized attribute fields (e.g., site type, access, seasonality), and a web-ready map that can integrate with the County’s tourism and economic development platforms. The work will help elevate under-recognized destinations, support eco-tourism and heritage tourism, and provide a reusable GIS framework for future tourism and community mapping efforts. Time commitment: 10-15 hours per week. The ideal candidate would be someone interested in continuing with the position through September, 2026. This position is open to undergraduate students at the rate of $17/hr. Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application. You may direct questions related to this position to Kelly Altizer ( [email protected]).

Requirements

• Education: Current undergrad UVA student
• Experience: None
• Licensure: None

Responsibilities

• compiling and cleaning spatial data
• conducting basic field verification as needed
• designing an interactive GIS map suitable for public use, promotion, and long-term county maintenance
• creating a geodatabase of mapped assets
• creating standardized attribute fields (e.g., site type, access, seasonality)
• creating a web-ready map that can integrate with the County’s tourism and economic development platforms

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees