Emergency Management GIS and Data Intern

About the role

Located in Albany, NY, this part‑time temporary Student Assistant position in the Office of Emergency Management at SUNY seeks a motivated and detail‑oriented GIS and Data Intern. The intern will apply GIS technology to emergency management and public safety issues, working under the Director of Emergency Management and supporting System Operations staff.

Responsibilities

• Apply GIS technology to a variety of business problems, with guidance from the Director of Emergency Management.
• Support Office of Emergency Management and System Operations staff through GIS‑related tasks to boost productivity and expand knowledge of GIS tools and techniques.
• Use AutoCAD, Python and other programs to assist with dashboards and data gathering.
• Create public safety maps, applications, and dashboards utilizing ArcGIS Online.
• Prepare and deliver presentations as needed; attend relevant meetings.
• Assist with the planning and coordination of GIS projects, such as asset tracking.
• Participate in file and record management tasks.
• Provide general support for other emergency management activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Provost for Student Affairs.

Requirements

• Current full‑time enrollment at a SUNY campus.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Esri desktop and online products, including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
• Familiarity with research and analysis methods and techniques.
• Completion of substantial coursework in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, or a related field, with hands‑on GIS software experience from internships or class projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective teamwork and reporting.
• Ability to work independently, recognizing when to seek guidance and effectively communicating needs to supervisors.
• Experience with data collection using on‑screen digitizing, GPS fieldwork, and coordinate geometry.

Pay

Paid positions: Undergraduate: $16.00/hour. Graduate students $18.00/hour.

Schedule

The internship is anticipated to begin in November. Hours are flexible; schedule will be coordinated around academic commitments, typically averaging 20 hours per week.