Would you like to help local government make better decisions and improve community services? Do you have an interest in data, mapping, and visualization? Join our team at the City of Dublin Innovation & Analytics division as a Data Analytics / GIS Intern.
 
The Data Analytics / Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Internship program provides students of graduate and undergraduate data and GIS related studies with professional data and GIS experience in a public sector organization. This is part-time employment in the analytics / GIS field as a complement to the student’s studies.
 
Upon the student’s graduation and completion of the GIS internship program, the student should have received adequate training and experience for an entry-level data analytics or GIS role. GIS interns may work a maximum of 20 hours per week during the school year but may be permitted to work a full-time schedule during summer, winter and spring breaks subject to the approved budget.
Intern Pay Structure
Undergraduate freshman: $17.00/hour
Undergraduate sophomore: $17.50/hour
Undergraduate junior: $18.00/hour
Undergraduate senior: $18.50/hour
First year graduate student: $19.50/hour
Second year graduate student: $21.00/hour
Beyond the Paycheck

• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS) enrollment and contributions
• Potential Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 20% discount on classes and free textbooks at Franklin University
• Discounts on classes and memberships at the Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC)
• Employee recognition and appreciation events throughout the summer
• Discounted/free employee participation in select City events (Memorial Golf Tournament, Dublin Irish Festival, etc.)
• Career mapping and growth opportunities

Interns are expected to perform responsible, entry-level work involving GIS data creation and related products and services.
Specific areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across the city to build data products and services
• Design and maintain dashboards and mapping applications for customer needs using configurable GIS software (i.e. Power BI, Esri ArcGIS Online, and Experience Builder). Training will be provided for these platforms, basic GIS knowledge is needed with curiosity and willingness to learn new tools.
• Producing printed and virtual products such as maps, data dashboards, and analysis reports
• Editing existing datasets using heads-up digitizing in an Esri ArcGIS environment
• Field data collection and editing using GPS units and tablets
• Assist in data quality testing
• Assist in trouble-shooting customer issues and customer training

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a GIS Certification Program or an Associates, Bachelors, or Masters degree in the GIS field, or in another field with interest in data analytics, mapping, or local government
• Have completed at least one (1) course in a GIS related discipline
• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• Have reliable transportation and ability to work on-location at the City of Dublin, Ohio offices. This is not a remote or hybrid position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior GIS or other related experience (professional, volunteer, student, etc.)
• Successful candidates often have prior experience in an office environment and / or prior experience with GIS, graphic / rendering software, report writing, customer service, and / or project management
• Ideal candidates are willing to share ideas in a collaborative team environment, are eager to learn, and have the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and manage deadlines with minimal supervision

DEI Initiative Statement: The City of Dublin is committed to establishing and maintaining an inclusive and equitable community. We work to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We actively celebrate colleagues’ differences, support them through their careers with us, and prohibit discrimination and harassment. We strive to ensure equitable access to resources and opportunities that allow individuals and groups to feel safe, respected, motivated, and valued. Creating a culture of equity and belonging helps to ensure we meet the needs of all residents, visitors, and City of Dublin employees.Supplemental Information: All positions within this job classification have been designated as Casual in nature and all employees serving in such positions are considered to be Casual Employees. Casual employees serve strictly at the pleasure of the City and their employment may be terminated at any time for any reason, with or without cause.