Information Technology GIS Intern

Position Type:
IT/IT-GIS Intern
Date Posted:
9/27/2024
Location:
Phoenix, Arizona
Position title: Information Technology GIS Intern
Post date: September 26, 2024
Closes: The position is open until filled.
Status: $17.05-$24.51 per hour depending on school credits and qualifications.
Location: Maricopa Association of Governments, Phoenix, Arizona. *Candidates must live in the MAG planning region in order to be considered.
The Position
MAG is seeking a bright, driven, team-oriented individual to fill the vacancy of GIS Intern. The primary focus of the position will be to assist with data collection, development, maintenance, and analysis utilizing Excel, Access, and GIS software.
Projects that an intern can expect to work on include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Cataloging development projects and general plan amendment and updating the respective feature classes. Developments and general plans are used to determine future land use and in the projection of future population and employment.
• Assisting in update of existing land use feature class. These data are used to determine current conditions for projections of population and employment, understanding windblown dust to sources for air quality modeling, among other uses both within MAG and in MAG's member agencies.

The Candidate :
The ideal candidate will be a current student who is interested in having a springboard to their career in GIS. The ideal candidate will be familiar with GIS concepts and software, especially the Esri suite of software, and have spreadsheet/database skills. Experience working with Esri GIS products and Microsoft Access, and Excel is preferred.
Experience and Education :
Relevant education and experience is desired.
Hours:
Approximately 30 to 40 hours per week Monday - Friday. Length of the internship will be determined based on candidate's preferences, qualifications and performance.
About MAG
The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) is a group of local governments working together on issues that touch the lives of every resident. We are a regional planning agency that develops solutions in areas such as transportation, air quality, economic development, and programs that meet the human needs of the region.
Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted.
The Maricopa Association of Governments is an Equal Opportunity Employer. During the selection process any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the Human Resources Department.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.