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Position Details Position Information Job Title GIS-STEP Intern Appointment Type Student Employee Job Location Corvallis Position Appointment Percent 100 Appointment Basis 12 Pay Method Hourly Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month Pay Date Last working day of the month Remote or Hybrid option? Min Hourly Rate $14.70 (Standard); $13.70 (Non-Urban); $15.95 (Portland Metro) Max Hourly Rate $21.00 (Standard); $20.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro) Position Summary This recruitment will be used to fill six (6) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) GIS-STEP Intern position for the College of Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University (OSU). The Geospatial Internship & Skills Training for Employment and Professional development (GIS-STEP) program seeks to address the skills gap in the geospatial technology industry by providing training and workforce development opportunities, particularly supporting communities of color, low-income communities, and rural or frontier areas. The program aims to reskill and upskill incumbent workers, preparing them for careers in the geospatial information and technology sectors. By offering technical training, career readiness support, and hands-on internship experiences, GIS-STEP helps participants build the expertise needed to enter and succeed in this growing field. GIS-STEP scholars will participate for one year in a mix of in-person and/or online courses, career development workshops, and a paid GIS internship. The program will cover tuition, fees, and textbooks. Position Duties As a participant in GIS-STEP, you will participate in all university and industry activities associated with the program, as well as continue to maintain a good academic standing. By participating you will benefit from career development seminars, informational sessions, and gaining knowledge about the companies involved throughout the program. Students who continue to meet program requirements are eligible to receive a paid three-month internship that provides a hands-on learning experience.

1. Attend the Student Seminars. These webinars will introduce you to the program and cover various topics regarding participation.
2. Create a placement profile
3. Complete any required courses prior to your internship
4. Keep your contact information up to date online
5. Complete one, 3-month internship

Minimum Qualifications Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term* Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term* *International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered "full-time" by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center. Additional Required Qualifications U.S. citizenship Oregon resident Must be at least 18 years of age by start date Students who are currently enrolled at BMCC, COCC, OSU; Prospective students who are not currently enrolled but plan on applying. Acceptance into GIS-STEP program is dependent on acceptance into one of the three schools Interest in receiving a credential in a GIScience field: GIS certificate, UAS certificate, GIS AAS, UAS AAS, GIS AS, Precision Agriculture (AAS); The GIS-STEP program will pay for books, fees and tuition for courses in the credential up to June 2026. Willingness to learn and follow office policies and/or standard employer procedures at internship site Valid U.S. Driver's license (if required by internship) Preferred (Special) Qualifications Working Conditions / Work Schedule Posting Detail Information Posting Number

P12202SE

Number of Vacancies 6 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/23/2025 Anticipated Appointment End Date 09/05/2025 Posting Date 06/06/2025 Full Consideration Date 06/13/2025 Closing Date 06/13/2025 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students Special Instructions to Applicants When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic document: • A Resume or work summary. (Maximum 2 pages). Note: If you do not have a resume, give a summary of professional experiences, including a few sentences that summarize your top skills for an employer. Feel free to list any GIScience coursework completed (GIS, remote sensing, cartography, UAS, etc.), mathematics, and/or technology fields (such as computer sciences). Or if you would like to create a resume, see resources and guidance from the OSU Career Development Center. For additional information please contact: Kuuipo Walsh at [email protected] We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval Oregon State University

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