About the role#
The GIS Intern II supports the GIS Director in running and maintaining the Tribe’s GIS program. This is an unpaid, temporary, part-time position. Interns must work a minimum of 16 hours per week.
What you'll do#
- Fulfill map and GIS data requests.
- Scan and organize paper and digital records.
- Update and maintain the Tribe’s GIS datasets, geodatabases, and Excel records.
- Maintain the Tribe’s Enterprise Geodatabase and GIS Portal.
- Create new GIS data through manual entry, georeferencing, digitizing, or GPS collection.
- Migrate new data into the Enterprise Geodatabase for use by Tribal departments.
- Perform data verification, quality assurance, and quality control to maintain data integrity.
What you'll need#
- Current or completed coursework in Geographic Information Systems at an accredited college or university.
- Valid California Driver’s License.
- Ability to pass a background check and a fingerprint-based background check.
- Must pass pre-internship and random drug testing, including for marijuana.
Location & details#
- Location: Pala, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
About Pala Band of Mission Indians
The Pala Band of Mission Indians is a government agency based in northern San Diego County. Established in 1875, the tribe manages a 12,000-acre reservation for Cupeno and Luiseno members. Its operations include a diverse portfolio of entities such as a casino resort, a dirt bike raceway, a shooting range, and a radio station. The organization also supports community programs focused on education, cultural preservation, and environmental protection.
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