Internship - GIS, IT, and Emergency Management

Position Description

GIS, IT & Emergency Manager Internship Program

The City of Rochester, MN is welcoming applications for its paid internship program.

This application is for internships specializing in one of the above areas of interest. Check out other internship opportunities on our Employment page !

Hear from past interns - Check out this video !

HOURS AND COMPENSATION:

The internship will be a minimum 20 hours and up to 40 hours per week, from approximately June-August. This position will be onsite and depending on internship selected for, some nights and weekends may be required . The pay rate is $16.81 per hour.

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of The Flock internship is to inspire interns to see themselves as future leaders in local government by providing meaningful and hands-on experiences that highlight the impact and purpose of public service.

Duties And Responsibilities

Emergency Management:

• Participate, help organize, and shadow a large full-scale emergency management exercise.
• Assist with revising the City's Emergency Operations Plan.
• Monitor severe weather and conduct damage assessments.
• Help update and improve GIS-based Emergency Operations Center dashboards.
  
  

GIS - Community Development:

• Assist the Community Development, Public Works, and other City departments as needed with GIS needs.
• Complete analysis, data editing, map creation, and web application updates.
• Perform field work and assist with drone flights.
• Participate in other related projects.
  
  

GIS - Rochester Public Utilities:

• Complete quality control and quality assurance of water and electric data using GIS.
• Work on an ArcGIS Enterprise project, which may include analysis, data editing, and map creation.
• Assist with the creation of map requests.
  
  

Information Technology (IT):

• Assist users with technical support.
• Configure and maintain systems and network maintenance.
• Assist with various City projects in software development, cybersecurity, networking, applications, etc.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• 18 years of age or older
• Pursuing post-secondary education in GIS, Emergency Management, IT, or a related field.
• Ability to travel to multiple locations within the City of Rochester, MN.
  
  

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience working with individuals from a variety of racial, geographic, and financial backgrounds.
• Proficiency in another language (Bilingual or Multilingual).
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including being comfortable interacting directly with the public when given background information on topics
• Ability to work with a team and independently
• Enthusiasm for working outside, positive attitude, self-starter
• Willingness to learn new skills and cultural competencies
  
  

Additional Information

Internship Goals:

Inclusion, Connection & Engagement

• Provide an opportunity for all people to see themselves in local government.
• Foster an inclusive environment where all interns feel valued and empowered to contribute.
• Develop relationships with City leaders to increase network.
• Showcase the benefits and various opportunities of working in local government.
  
  

Learning & Development

• Create an experience that focuses on developing the next generation of talent.
• Offer learning and development opportunities focused on workplace readiness.
• Mentor the next generation of workers; develop communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• Provide real world insight and career exploration.
• Encourage feedback and growth to ensure success.
  
  

Meaningful Work & Impact

• Assign work and projects that address community needs and City goals, which allows us to provide more services to the community and meet project goals.
• Align intern projects with community needs and City goals to empower interns to make a tangible impact while discovering their strengths.
• Expose interns to various local government departments, especially those with fewer career pathway options.
• Match interns with the work that they will be best at and select what work that aligns with their career goals.
  
  

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

The City of Rochester is committed to a community where all members feel a sense of belonging. We commit to recognizing the diversity of our community members, listening to ALL voices and providing equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play and work.

We believe EQUITY should be at the center of all our work. We strive to represent our community in our teammates, as we know that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, and have an empowering impact on the work, progress and culture of our community.

It takes us all working together