GIS Intern at City of Minnetonka

Why MinnetonkaSupportive culture Work-life fit Well-being Employee-focused Make a differenceOur greatest asset are our people. City of Minnetonka employees work together to drive change and make a meaningful impact on the community. We support one another in our personal and professional lives. You can expect to make a difference because in Minnetonka you and your work matter.Job DescriptionAre you looking for an opportunity to enhanceyour GIS skills in an innovativeand supportiveenvironment Do you want to learn how to buildand managea GIS project from inception to deployment while gaining valuable experience using Esris ArcGIS ecosystemAs an intern working within our team youll work to create custom GIS applications that solve real-world problems. You will have the opportunity to grow your skills in cartographyproject management app development and programming all within an enterprise environment. This is a seasonal summer position that may include the opportunity to work into the fall school term if schedules allow.The position is subject to a background/drivers license check. This is an in-person position. We are looking to hire up to threeinterns this year.Compensation: Please note: The 2026 salary range is anticipated to increase pending budget approval in mid-December.Duties/ResponsibilitiesCreate web maps and mapping applicationsCreate and manage Enterprise GIS datasetsAssist with building and maintaining GIS asset management systemsWork within the GIS team on a variety of GIS tasks such as mapping requestsAssist with field data collection using high accuracy GPSAbility to manage and prioritize time across various projectsQualificationsMinimum Job Qualifications:A commitment to and belief in the organizations shared valuesCurrently enrolled in an accredited college/university/technical Geography GIS or closely-related fieldSix months experience working with ArcGIS and related softwareValid drivers licenseDesirable Job Qualifications:Minimum of one year completed in an accredited college/university/technical Geography GIS or closely-related fieldA grasp of the fundamentals of GISExcellent technical and problem-solving skillsExcellent written communication skillsCustomer service experienceAdditional InformationExceptional services provided by exceptional people.We promote a supportive work environment that encourages excellence accountability customer focus and teamwork where employees are appreciated respected and valued through our commitment to the employee-developedshared values:Adaptable Learning & InnovationAuthentic CommunicationHealthy Human RelationshipsContagious EnthusiasmOutcome Focused TeamworkShared SuccessNot Sure You Meet All the QualificationsIf this role interests you but youre unsure about meeting all the listed requirements we encourage you to apply! Your unique experiences may be more relevant than you think and we value both technical skills and diverse perspectives.How to Apply:Click Apply at the top of the page before the closing date.Submit these documents via the online application system (no zip files or links):ResumeCover LetterQuestions Contact Human Resources at .Hiring Process:Open Job Posting:Requisition is open and accepting applications.Selection Process: Qualified applicants join a candidate pool. Hiring managers select candidates for interviews and/or assessments. Youll be notified if selected.Pre-Employment Screening: This may include a drivers license a criminal history background check a drug test a physical exam a work assessment or simulation and if education-based proof of qualifications.Contact Us:For position-related questions email Katie Xiong at .Veterans Preference:Veterans can request preference under MN Statute 197.455 by submitting a DD214 with their application.Equal Opportunity Employer:The City of Minnetonka values diversity and does not discriminate based on race color creed age religion national origin marital status disability sex sexual orientation familial status public assistance status or other protected classes.Required Experience:Intern Key Skills Campaigns,Abinitio,AutoCAD 3D,Hardware & Networking,Customer Support,Arabic Employment Type : Intern Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 20 - 22