Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Intern

Company Description

Established in 1979 and WBE certified, Daniels Associates, Inc. (DAI) specializes in providing technology solutions to enhance business processes and productivity for clients across various industries. DAI partners with small businesses, large corporations, and government organizations, offering customized consulting services to improve information technology systems and facilitate knowledge sharing. With expertise in areas such as systems analysis, software development, infrastructure support, and IT staff augmentation, DAI supports federal, state, and municipal government IT initiatives. Our mission is not only to consult but to create bespoke solutions for our clients’ needs.

Role Description

SEED Grant Project (GIS Co-op/Intern)

Start Date: May 2026

Employer: Daniels Associates Inc. and public sector client

Hours: Up to 8 hours per day, 30 hours maximum per week

Location: Hybrid schedule, 2-3 times onsite per week in downtown Indianapolis

Duration: Estimated 9–12-months

Hourly Rate: $18/hour

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated college or graduate student pursuing a degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, or a related field to join our team as a GIS Intern. This internship is dedicated to supporting the SEED Grant Program (Learn more here) and offers hands-on experience working with critical geospatial datasets.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with address, street, parcel, and municipal boundary datasets.
• Perform quality control checks to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Assist in translating existing datasets into a new schema for standardization.
• Collaborate with team members to meet project milestones and deliverables.
• Document processes and maintain organized data workflows.
• Communicate progress, challenges, and findings clearly to project lead in an agile work environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in GIS, Geography, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro 3.x, ArcGIS Enterprise Portal, and ArcGIS Online.
• Strong ability to work independently with minimal supervision while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and collaboration.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with data transformation and schema mapping.
• Knowledge of SQL, Python, or other scripting languages for GIS workflows.
• Previous coursework or projects involving data quality assurance.
• Familiarity with enterprise geodatabases and versioned data editing.

Benefits

• Gain practical experience in municipal GIS initiatives.
• Contribute to a high-impact project improving geospatial data accessibility.
• Flexible scheduling up to 30 hours per week.