Universities of Wisconsin · 4 weeks ago
LEAF GIS Intern
Stevens Point, WI
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$15/hr - $15/hrThe Universities of Wisconsin is seeking a LEAF GIS Intern to support Wisconsin’s K-12 Forestry Education Program. The role involves creating and updating GIS maps for school forests and community forests through research, communication, and collaboration with local municipalities.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Use a designated folder in Microsoft Teams to store all work (correspondence and notes) related to the LEAF GIS Mapping Project
Meet with project lead to develop project plan
Participate in bi-weekly check-ins with project lead to discuss progress
Edit and update existing school forest GIS map
Verify ownership and location of each registered Community Forest
Enter updated information into Community Forest database spreadsheet
Map parcel boundaries for all registered Community Forests
Qualification
Required
Proficient in ArcGIS Pro & ArcGIS Online
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Highly organized and professional
Ability to discern quality information relevant to the subject
Ability to work independently
Good critical thinking skills
Good academic standing
Preferred
A background in forestry, natural resources, or education would be helpful
Previous GIS course or currently enrolled in an upper-level GIS course
Company
Universities of Wisconsin
13 universities. 1 mission. To make Wisconsin...Future Ready. For All.
Founded in 1971
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7MKey Investors
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
2019-01-01Grant· $7M
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