Geographic Information Systems; GIS Intern at NC Department of Public Safety

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Intern

Turn data into actionable insights through an exciting GIS internship experience. As a GIS Intern, you will assist with mapping, spatial analysis, data management, and project support while learning how geographic information drives decision‑making across a large public‑sector organization. You'll gain exposure to industry‑standard GIS tools, collaborate with professionals, and contribute to projects that support public safety and community services. If you're curious, analytical, and eager to learn, this internship can help launch your GIS career.

This posting is for a part‑time GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Fall 2026 Intern located within the Emergency Management Division of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS). The internship is expected to start on August 24, 2026 and continue through October 23, 2026. The work schedule is part‑time (up to 30 hours per week), Monday through Thursday. The rate of pay is $15.00 per hour.

This project will give the intern a better understanding of how the N.C. Department of Public Safety, N.C. Emergency Management (NCEM) and state government utilize geographic information systems (GIS) to track spatial data for the locations of buildings and structures in NC.

North Carolina Emergency Management’s (NCEM) original building footprint dataset was created in 2010 but almost a million buildings have been created, modified or removed since. NCEM now has a composite building footprint dataset with over five million records that we need to quality control. The intern(s) will assist the GIS section with the collection, creation, deletion, and quality control of geospatial data, using ArcGIS Pro.

• Review aerial imagery and confirm the mapping of building footprints.
• Edit the NC Statewide Risk building footprint dataset.
• Utilize orthophotography and reference data to create, edit, or modify spatial building footprint polygons for new structures.
• Work with NCEM’s GIS section to improve building data analysis and attribution within the existing Risk database schema.
• Add new and modified schools to the School Risk Management Plan system.
• Convert floor plans in PDF format to a CAD dataset, clean and georeference them, and use ArcGIS to edit and QC building footprint polygons.

A college transcript is required to determine eligibility. Please attach your unofficial college transcript(s). The selected intern will be required to provide a letter of recommendation from a professional reference or academic advisor/professor before being hired.

Interns will be hired through Temporary Solutions, the state’s temporary employment agency. As a temporary position, there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Visit  for employment information.