GIS/GPS Intern - Museums and Cultural Programs

Oakwood Cemetery Chapel
1601 Navasota Street
Austin, Texas 78702

Dates of Internship: 2020, dates flexible
Supervisor: Jennifer Chenoweth, 512-978-2310, jennifer.chenoweth@austintexas.gov
Work schedule: 10-15 hours per week including noon-5pm Saturday and Sunday
Paid Internship: $15.00 per hour.

Primary Project

• The City of Austin Museums and Cultural Programs is seeking candidates for a GIS/GPS Intern to assist with collecting assimilating data using GIS and GPS.
• This position will gather data in spreadsheets, on site in the cemetery with ArcGIS Collector and a GPS booster, and manage the data to help publish Esri Story Maps.
• The project intends to maximize Esri’s capabilities for geolocating detailed information on people’s lives and geolocate gravestones on a cemetery map for the purpose of public engagement and tourism.
• Additional duties include giving tours of the cemetery to visitors, which helps to inform the public as well as the staff and intern on the functionality of the maps.
• A substantial amount of time will be spent walking outdoors using ArcGIS Collector and giving tours of Oakwood Cemetery during the varied Texas weather.

Internship Goals

• To contribute to collection of data and organization of information for educational benefit to the public.
• To apply GIS and GPS skills learned in an educational setting for real and public uses.
• To work with a small team of 2-3 people to apply knowledge and grow communication skills.
• To learn the various uses of information and to improve platform for sharing historical data, while sharing data with the public during tours.

Qualifications

• Graduate or undergraduate coursework or major in Geography with GIS and GPS technology.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
• Experience using spreadsheets and organizing information.
• High attention to detail and accuracy of information.
• Good communication skills and ability to relate to the public as our site has many of visitors.
• An interest in Austin and Texas history and storytelling a plus.

Additional Information
This position can be either a summer internship or an ongoing internship depending on the student’s availability.

Interested candidates should forward a cover letter and resume to Museum Site Coordinator Jennifer Chenoweth at Jennifer.Chenoweth@austintexas.gov.