College Intern, GIS at City of Santa Clarita – Santa Clarita, California

The City of Santa Clarita is committed to providing a challenging and meaningful work experience for college students. The City offers unique opportunities for students to gain hands-on and in-depth experience in a variety of disciplines related to local, regional, state, and federal government operations. We provide real-world work assignments, which provide interns the opportunity to work side-by-side with professional City staff committed to teamwork and providing superior municipal services to the community of Santa Clarita. The Geographic Information System (GIS) intern will participate in projects related to geographic information data, mapping applications, and a variety of planning, engineering, and administrative functions for the City. Salary $20.06 – $25.41/hour (Undergraduate Level) $26.78 - $32.13/hour (Graduate Level)

This position is expected to work an average of 20-25 hours per week. This is not a summer internship, and the anticipated duration of this internship is from April 2026 to April 2027. The assignment may end earlier or be extended based on departmental needs.

Duties and Responsibilities • Research, collect, compile, evaluate, reconcile, and analyze geographic data • Data entry through on-screen digitization, keyboard data, scanning, GPS, portable data entry units, field data collection, and other methods for collection of streets, signs, etc. • Design and produce high-quality cartographic output, suitable for publication and public display • Upload and download information from other systems and convert data received to GIS • Perform quality control on data and correct errors • Maintain metadata and documentation, both online and hard copy • Provides project support, as needed
If you are a current junior or senior undergraduate student, current graduate student, or a recent graduate studying GIS in the fields of Geography, Planning, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, and are interested in gaining meaningful, hands-on work experience at the local government level, this may be the program for you.
• Experience with ESRI's ArcGIS software in the areas of data entry, editing, project management, analysis, reporting, and cartographic output • Ability to operate a plotter, GPS data logger, and other related tools • Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity required in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable criteria • Flexibility and ability to handle multiple priorities • Excellent oral and written communications • Ability to foster effective working relationships with all levels of staff and the community • Research techniques, survey methods, data collection, and analysis • Strong computer skills and the ability to use Outlook, Word and Excel • Experience developing Python scripts using ArcPy to automate geoprocessing tasks, streamline data workflows, and improve GIS efficiency • Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce work that is accurate and complete • Ability to lift, drag, and push files, paper, and documents weighing up to 25 pounds
APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED: Monday, April 6, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.(noon) An online completed City application is required to apply for this position. All employment information must be provided on the application. Providing a resume is not a substitute for completing this section of the application. Applications left incomplete or with a reference to attachments may be rejected. The selection process will include one or more of the following: written exam, technical knowledge assessment, writing skill assessment, and/or oral interviews that may be conducted in person and/or via video conferencing. If you require special accommodations to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources for assistance. All offers of employment with the City of Santa Clarita are made contingent upon receipt of proof of legal right to work in the United States and successful completion of Department of Justice fingerprinting. Criminal offender information will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The City uses the E-Verify program to electronically confirm work authorization of newly hired employees. As a City of Santa Clarita public employee, you may be called upon to work as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW) in the event of an emergency (in accordance with Government Code §§ 3100-3109). Before entering upon the duties of employment, all public employees, except those excluded by law, take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation set forth in the California Constitution, declaring them to be Disaster Service Workers in time of nee In addition, part-time, temporary, and seasonal (PTS) employees may be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program. This program authorizes the City to receive a driver record report upon enrollment and during employment. This is not a designated Retired Annuitant position. If you are a California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree, you may be required to reinstate into CalPERS. PTS workers are at-will. The City of Santa Clarita is an Equal Opportunity Employer