Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Intern - Fall 2026
Wake County Wake, United States of America
Internship
Onsite
$15/hr - $15/hr
Intern
The N.C. Department of Information Technology is seeking a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Intern for Fall 2026. The intern will assist with mapping, spatial analysis, data management, and project support, gaining exposure to industry-standard GIS tools while contributing to public safety and community services.
Responsibilities
Reviewing aerial imagery and confirming the mapping of building footprints
Editing the NC Statewide Risk building footprint dataset is the main focus of this project
Utilizing orthophotography and reference data to create/edit/modify spatial building footprint polygons for new structures
Working with NCEM’s GIS section to improve building data analysis and attribution within the existing Risk database schema
Adding new and modified schools to the School Risk Management Plan application
Converting floor plans from PDF to a CAD dataset and cleaning and georeferencing them
Editing and QC building footprint polygons using ArcGIS
Qualification
Required
Must be currently enrolled in college or a recent college graduate
Must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree (or a recent graduate) with coursework in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Natural Resources, Geography, Urban Planning, Emergency Management, Information Technology, Environmental Science, Computer Science or related field OR demonstrated GIS knowledge/GIS experience
A college transcript is required to determine eligibility. Please attach your unofficial college transcript(s). The transcript must include your name, courses/major, and the name of the college/university
Interns must submit to a background check and fingerprinting or consent to agency onboarding requirements
Transcripts are required to determine eligibility for this internship. Please attach your unofficial transcript to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience
Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education
International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference: A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS). A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22
Preferred
Benefits
Interns will be hired through Temporary Solutions which operates as the State’s temporary employment agency.
As a temporary position there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position.
