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Manatee GIS Research Intern

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Manatee Geographic Information System (GIS) section is looking for a detail-oriented intern or volunteer to work during the upcoming fall semester in St. Petersburg, Florida.

The intern’s primary responsibilities will involve assisting staff members in GIS tasks such as digitization; creation and modification of shapefiles and geodatabases; database management and development; and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) of spatial data. Other responsibilities may include data entry and special projects.

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of ArcGIS 8.x or 9.x
• Knowledge of GIS theories and methods, as demonstrated by coursework or training
• Basic database knowledge; Microsoft Access literacy preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a group

Application Process:
We are currently accepting applications for the fall semester of 2008 (August–December). Internships require a minimum two-month commitment. Starting and ending dates are flexible; hours are also somewhat flexible. Please indicate in your cover letter the position for which you are applying. Send a hard copy of your resumé with your cover letter, college transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient if not applying for internship credit), a list of three references, and contact information to the following address:

Dr. William S. Arnold—Internship Coordinator
Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
100 Eighth Avenue SE
St. Petersburg, FL 33701-5020

Applications may also be submitted as an e-mail attachment to: ManateeInterns@myfwc.com

This intern position is open until filled.

All positions are unpaid. Housing and transportation are NOT provided.

For more information, please visit the FWRI Internships section.