GIS Intern

Why Minnetonka
Supportive culture Work-life fit Well-being Employee-focused Make a difference
Our 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.

Are 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 ecosystem

As 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.

• Create web maps and mapping applications
• Create and manage Enterprise GIS datasets
• Assist with building and maintaining GIS asset management systems
• Work within the GIS team on a variety of GIS tasks such as mapping requests
• Assist with field data collection using high accuracy GPS
• Ability to manage and prioritize time across various projects

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• A commitment to and belief in the organizations shared values
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university/technical Geography GIS or closely-related field
• Six months experience working with ArcGIS and related software
• Valid drivers license

Desirable Job Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year completed in an accredited college/university/technical Geography GIS or closely-related field
• A grasp of the fundamentals of GIS
• Excellent technical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Customer service experience

Exceptional 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 & Innovation
• Authentic Communication
• Healthy Human Relationships
• Contagious Enthusiasm
• Outcome Focused Teamwork
• Shared Success

Not Sure You Meet All the Qualifications
If 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:

1. Click Apply at the top of the page before the closing date.
2. Submit these documents via the online application system (no zip files or links):
   • Resume
   • Cover Letter
3. Questions 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.