FWRI Florida Manatee GIS Research Internship - Summer 2010

Subject: [MARMAM] FWRI Florida Manatee GIS Research Internship - Summer 2010


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 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 summer of 2010 (May – August). 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:



Robin Allen

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: Interns@MyFWC.com

This intern position is open until filled.

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