GIS Remote Sensing Intern - California

As a member of our GIS team, you will learn from our GIS and Remote Sensing staff while working on projects throughout the western United States and Canada.  Responsibilities will include: collecting and manipulating a variety of large datasets; cartography, graphics and analysis in support of conservation planning; assembling metadata; on-screen digitizing; and attribution of datasets.  Additional responsibilities may include: GIS/IT hardware and software maintenance and assisting on basic and advanced GIS and remote sensing analysis and modeling.

REQUIREMENTS:

The qualified applicant will be a self-motivated, conscientious individual who can work independently with minimal supervision, as well as communicate closely with Ducks Unlimited biologists and engineers.  Ability to work cooperatively with fellow GIS and remote sensing staff as well as with State and Federal wildlife agency personnel is mandatory.  A qualified applicant will have a broad educational background in GIS and/or remote sensing, hands-on working experience with ArcGIS, familiarity with RDBMS and basic Microsoft Windows hardware/software maintenance capabilities. Applicants with natural resources expertise and a passion for the outdoors and DU's conservation mission are encouraged to apply.

STIPEND: Interns receive a $1,800 monthly stipend for full time work or a partial stipend for part-time.  We are currently seeking a full-time intern for a 1-year internship.  Relocation expenses are NOT provided.