Employment Opportunities

PA Trail Finder GIS Intern, Fall 2024

About PEC

The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) protects and restores the natural and built environment through innovation, collaboration, education and advocacy. Through its Trails and Recreation Program, PEC facilitates regional partnerships of local governments, agencies, and allied non-profits to envision, plan, and implement trail systems and outdoor recreation related projects.

Position Summary

The intern will work closely with the Trails and Recreation Program Manager and Mapping Coordinator specifically on the PA Trail Finder project. The PA Trail Finder will be an interactive map/database of curated outdoor experiences similar to these examples from Nevada, Maine, and Vermont/New Hampshire. The main role of the intern will be to compile GIS information for trails, including the trail alignment, trailheads, and other points of interest. The intern may also be tasked with some additional information gathering, including types of activities/uses permitted, length, difficulty, trailhead directions, and more. Knowledge of ArcGIS is essential, including how to create and edit point, line, and polygon features; split and merge features; and export features in various formats. An eye for detail is also required and a knowledge and passion for trails and outdoor recreation activities is preferred.

Qualifications 

• Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro
• Computer proficiency especially in Google Docs and Sheets and/or Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent independent research and creative problem solving capabilities
• Ability to excel at tasks requiring an eye for detail
• Must be able to work on a team and independently
• Proficiency in writing in the English language is a plus

Compensation