GIS Interns

In 2o19, the NFCT will be hiring two “GIS interns” to assist with a project to help complete a recreational inventory, assessment, community engagement project that will identify stewardship needs, cultivate new partnerships, and improve online resources that guide citizens in their water-based activities in Western Maine. Learn more.

Two interns will work as a team to inventory, assess, and map water based recreational assets along the waterways of western Maine.Interns will:

• Collect GIS data on water based recreational resources, including access points, campsites and portage trails, rapids, and dams.
• Complete an assessment of stewardship needs, including identifying projects to improve safety for users, mitigate site erosion, and protect public access.
• Create maps and online resources to guide users on water based explorations,. The digital maps will be posted on various online platforms along with narrative information on these recreational routes.
• Complete community outreach by creating a plan for site improvements, leading community presentations, and meeting with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience using GIS software, ability to learn Adobe Illustrator
• Enthusiasm for outdoor recreation, basic paddling skills
• Valid drivers license
• One intern will need access to a personal vehicle

Position Details

• $1800 stipend. • 240+ hour internship, with flexible dates (spring-summer 2019). Students are encouraged to work with their institution to obtain additional funding to expand internship length and compensation.

• Opportunities for additional mapping and community outreach projects in the spring and fall
• Field based. Interns will camp while in the field and have access to office spaces in Rangeley, ME and Waitsfield, VT.
• Reimbursement provided for work related travel in personal vehicles
• Trainings provided on paddling skills, cartography, site assessment

Preference is given to students who would be interested in potentially continuing their involvement as an independent study project.

Internship Goals:

• To build competence in data collection, GIS analysis, cartopgraphy
• To practice paddling, teamwork, writing, and communication skills
• To obtain experience that helps prepare interns for a future career in environmental conservation and related fields.

To apply, complete the NFCT GIS Intern Application Form, and mail to noah@northernforestcanoetrail.org by Friday, March 1st with your name and “GIS Intern” in the subject line.