Intern Geospatial & Remote Sensing

TITLE: Intern -Geospatial & Remote Sensing

LOCATION: Kellogg Center 328 Kellogg Blvd West St. Paul MN 55102

COMPENSATION: $16.50 hourly

HOURS: This is a part-time temporary position from approximately June 8 2026 to August 30 2026. A part-time intern must be available to work 15 hours per week. This position offers a flexible work schedule coordinated with the interns schedule and operational needs. Preferred working hours are M-F between 9-5.

POSTING DATE: March 2 2026

DEADLINE DATE: March 23 2026

SEMINAR EVENTS: Interns are required to participate in three in-person seminars focused on professional development learning how cultural organizations operate and building a network of industry professionals. At the end of the semester interns complete a final presentation to share their work.

Please ensure you are available for these dates when applying:

• Thursday June 18 from 11:30am-1:00pm

• Thursday July 21 from 1:00-3:00pm

• Thursday August 13 from 3:30-5:30pm

• Final Presentations: Thursday August 27 from 11:00am-1:00pm

TO APPLY: Interested applicants must apply online at the Minnesota Historical Societys career center at include a cover letter resume and any required additional materials by the application deadline date.

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE:

• PDF copy of unofficial transcripts.

DESCRIPTION: The intern will participate in fieldwork including overnight travel as well as computer work in the office. Project examples include: UAS GNSS and/or GPR data collection at MNHS site(s). Intern will synthesize site history archaeological investigations geospatial and remote sensing data in a report/presentation. The interns specific project will depend on their skills/interests.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Participation in fieldwork for geospatial and remote sensing projects (e.g. ground penetrating radar uncrewed aircraft systems aka drones and high precision global navigation satellite systems data collection); 2) Communicate verbally and in writing a synthesis of research results including geospatial geophysical and aerial data for archaeological projects; 3) Create maps using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online that meet organizational standards for reporting and contain data from external sources organizational geodatabase(s) derived data as well as data collected during fieldwork.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student or have graduated within the past 12 months at the time of application.

• Ideal candidates might be currently pursuing or a graduate with a degree in the following areas: Anthropology/Archaeology American Indian Studies Computer Science Geology Geography Environmental Studies Cultural Resources or Heritage Management Public History or related degrees.

• Completed a field school or field program in anthropology/archaeology geology or associated discipline

• Coursework in archaeology

• Coursework in geographic information science (GIS)

• Desire to work in the field as well as in the office

• Ability to work well independently and in a team setting

• Detail-oriented

• Experience with Microsoft Suite and Google Suite.

• Desired but not required: Experience with ESRIs ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.

Should you have questions with the application process email or call .

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