Position Summary
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) Internship Program offers a wide variety of exciting paid internship opportunities. The MAC internship experience includes valuable leadership and professional development training, opportunities to build your network, exposure to MAC and the aviation industry, and high-quality work experiences that will help you grow your career.
In the Information Technology Department, the GIS/Data Intern will assist in collecting, updating, and maintaining geospatial and related non-spatial data sets for the Metropolitan Airport Commission's (MAC) centralized data environment. Working in a dynamic 24/7/365 airport setting, the intern will gain experience with geospatial software and technologies like GPS and LIDAR scanners and learn about the critical behind-the-scenes efforts needed to support airport operations and enterprise data sets.
The GIS/Data internship is 12-weeks, beginning in June and ending mid-August.
To apply: click the "Apply" link located just above the position description, log-in and follow the instructions provided.
Questions regarding this position can be directed to Yolanda Burckhardt at yolanda.burckhardt@mspmac.org or 612-713-8713.
Applications will be accepted until 3:00 PM on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
MAC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If an accommodation is required for you to participate in the application process due to a disability, please contact Tekia Jefferson at 612-726-8196 or Tekia.Jefferson@mspmac.org.
MAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, nationality, or disability.
Position Description
- Capture, create, maintain, troubleshoot, and support enterprise geospatial data in accordance with enterprise data standards, policies, and project requirements.
- Utilize geospatial software and technologies such as GPS and LIDAR scanners to collect and maintain geospatial data.
- Troubleshoot and maintain enterprise data products such as maps, applications, and dashboards in accordance with IT standards, policies, and project requirements.
Position Requirements
Individual Contributor (IC) Competencies
- Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
- Decision Quality -Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
- Action Oriented -Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm
- Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
- Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
- Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
- Values Differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization
- Communicates Effectively -Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of unique needs of different audiences
- Courage -Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said
- Instills Trust -Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity and authenticity
- Self-Development -Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels
- Situational Adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Currently enrolled or graduated within the last 12 months from a graduate or undergraduate degree program in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Geospatial Information Systems, or a related field.
- Experience using Microsoft office software, e.g., Word, PowerPoint.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Reliable vehicle to commute between job sites.
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
- Experience with ESRI or other geospatial technologies.
- Experience working with large amounts of data.
