Job Description for GIS Intern-Historic Mapping

ABOUT THE PARKS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY
Jefferson County is home to 22 county owned parks and several trails, spread-out through the County’s 373,000 acres, for the public to enjoy as our Parks Department strives to preserve natural resources for public use and conservation. The Parks department operates and maintains a parks system with resource-oriented recreation, trails, and special use parks. They also expand the parks system for environmental and land use benefits, as well as, for the health and enjoyment of Jefferson County residents and others. The program is currently hiring a summer intern to assist the Parks Department.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
The intern will support the creation of a public-facing Story Map of Jefferson County’s Historic Sites by entering, validating, and organizing data into spreadsheets and GIS databases. The goal of the project is to compile and visualize historical resources that highlight the county’s cultural, architectural, industrial, and agricultural histories into a publicly accessible story map for educational and recreational purposes.

SOME ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
You will be successful in this role by completing the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Enters and verifies historical data into spreadsheets to be used in GIS mapping tools.
• Assists with basic ArcGIS tasks, such as data integration, map creation, and data layer management.
• Utilizes Excel functions to organize, format, and manage historical data accurately.
• Assists with basic historical research to ensure data is accurate and complete.
• Ensures proper formatting, sentence structure, and punctuation for historical entries to be displayed on the public-facing map.

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a 2- or 4- year degree in GIS, History/Historical Studies, Cartography, or Earth Sciences 
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid Wisconsin driver’s license 

Wage
This internship pays $15.00 per hour

Employees at Jefferson County Value
*Competitive Pay* Excellent Benefits* Great Coworkers* Flexibility* Advancement & Opportunity* Family Feel*

HOW TO APPLY: For a full job description and link to apply online, please visit the County’s web site at jeffersoncountywi.gov.  

     Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer