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Landslides GIS Intern

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Job ID

5400

Job Type

On-Campus Jobs

Employer

NEMAC

Date Posted

Nov 14, 2025

Job Category

Research

Job Description

This GIS Intern position supports NEMAC’s project with North Carolina’s Geological Survey developing geospatial-based products related to landslides in western North Carolina. This includes updating existing GIS-based StoryMaps, assisting with the conversion of existing GIS viewers to a new platform using Expereince Builder, and preparing GIS data to be displayed in ArcGIS Online web maps. Responsibilities will include the backup of content, maps, graphics, and images to be reassembled in the new GIS viewer. They could also include spatial data retrieval, management, and processing, and could possibly include some spatial analysis and modeling. The intern will also assist with creating map products and assisting with final reporting and data dissemination. Depending on future funding, the intern could also assist with the development of a landslide early warning system.

This internship will start in January 2026. NEMAC internships are ongoing, flexible, and may continue until graduation as funding allows. They are also reserved for current UNCA students only. All NEMAC internships require that the student provide a monthly report documenting tasks, accomplishments, and challenges, submitted regularly for mentor evaluation. For more information about NEMAC, visit https://nemac.unca.edu.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Desired Skills

Proficiency working in the Windows PC environment
Proficiency working in a virtual setting using such tools as Google Drive, Google Meets/Zoom, and other collaborative platforms
Knowledge of, or sincere interest in, landslide hazards and related geology
Knowledge of basic GIS concepts and principles, including data management, geoprocessing and analysis, and cartographic mapping
Working familiarity with Esri’s ArcGIS for Desktop platform (ArcGIS Pro) as well as ArcGIS Online, or, a working familiarity with QGIS
Experience with ArcGIS StoryMaps and/or Experience Builder
Knowledge of environmental science, coastal hazards, and/or fish and wildlife species

Technical Skills

Data Analysis, GIS, Microsoft Excel or Similar

Soft Skills

Attention to Detail, Independence, Self Motivation, Team Collaboration

Number of Available Openings

Hours

10.0 hours per week

Hourly Rate

$15.00/hour

Time Frame

Spring

Supervisor's Name

James Greg Dobson

Supervisor's Email

gdobson@unca.edu

Supervisor's Phone Number

N/A

Address

On Campus and Remote

Secondary Contact

Karin Rogers (krogers@unca.edu)

UNC Asheville is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will not discriminate against applicants and employees on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other legally protected status with respect to all terms, conditions, and privileges of university-sponsored activities, employment, and the use of university facilities.

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Job Details

All hourly on-campus positions are eligible for students to utilize their Federal Work Study award. If you have any questions, please contact Financial Aid at finaid@unca.edu.