GIS and Planning Intern

Are you a current undergraduate student? Do you have an interest in planning, architecture, GIS, urban studies, or a related field? Join us and grow your skills! We are currently accepting applications for a GIS & Planning Intern in the Economic Development Division of the Community Development Department. This position offers invaluable experience for your resume!

Duties include:

assisting with Economic Development Division projects including housing data analysis, GIS updates, and working on action items from the Housing Opportunities Commission, and more!

This is an unpaid internship which may be eligible for academic credit and academic service requirements.

Requirements:

* Must be at least 18 years old

* A High School diploma or equivalent (GED, etc.)

* At least one semester of GIS experience

* Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program with studies in planning, architecture, GIS, urban studies, or a related field

* Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to interact with all types of people in a political environment

* Ability to work independently, be detail-oriented, and self-motivated/self-directed

* Intermittent access to a vehicle and a valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience using Power

BI, ArcGIS, and Esri Story Maps.

* Data analysis experience

Schedule:

Flexible scheduling up to 20 hours per week;
April - August (with potential for extension into the fall semester). Some weeknight meetings may be required.

Final date to receive applications:
Monday, March 2, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Interviews expected to take place Monday, March 9, 2026. Candidates will be notified via email if selected to interview.

GIS and Planning Intern Recruitment Snapshot

POSITION SCOPE

Under the direct supervision of the Community Development Project Coordinator, this position assists with special projects and administrative tasks in the Economic Development Division of the Community Development Department. This is an unpaid internship that may be eligible for academic credit.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists with projects in the Economic Development Division such as, but not limited to:

Collecting and analyzing housing and homeless data.

Updating, creating, and maintaining GIS (Geographic Information Systems) files and databases.

Working on action items from the Housing Opportunities Commission.

Contacting and updating Economic Development CRM database.

Assists with administrative tasks, including but not limited to taking notes during meetings, drafting documents, and managing files.

Attends special outreach activities, events, or evening meetings as requested.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs related duties as required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS

A High School diploma or equivalent (GED, etc.) is required.

At least one semester of GIS experience is required.

Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program with studies in planning, architecture, GIS, urban studies, or a related field.

Experience using Power

BI, ArcGIS, and Esri Story Maps is preferred.

Data analysis experience preferred.

Intermittent access to a vehicle and a valid driver's license is required.

Must be at least 18 years old.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Must have strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to interact with all types of people in a political environment.

Ability to work independently, be detail-oriented, and self-motivated/self-directed is required.

Maintains prompt, predictable, and regular physical attendance.

Must be able to take direction and work well with others.

Must be able to concentrate and perform accurately.

Must be able to react to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.

Must be able to back-up fellow co-workers.

SUPERVISION/DIRECTION RECEIVED

Community Development Project Coordinator, Community Development Director, Economic Development Marketing & Communications Specialist

SUPERVISION/DIRECTION EXERCISED

None

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is mostly sedentary (sitting) with occasional walking, standing, and lifting less than 10 lbs. in a general office setting with a minimal presence of hazards.

The City of Eau Claire is an Equal Opportunity Employer