Internship Postings

Essential duties

Download, analyze, and provide basic annotation of imagery as it pertains to our offshore monitoring and incident response work.

1. Daily monitoring of the Gulf of Mexico using Landsat and Sentinel satellite imagery.
2. Regular imagery monitoring of marine pollution hot-spots around the world, including but not limited to:
   1. United Arab Emirates (UAE) coastal areas;
   2. the Taylor Energy site;
   3. the Caspian Sea – Oil Rocks;
   4. the Strait of Malacca; and
   5. the Gulf of Guinea.
3. Regularly producing imagery of other issues, such as expansion of mining impacts, growth of oil and gas infrastructure, deforestation near the Tar Sands, or other environmental issues related to the intern’s specific thematic interests.
4. Regularly producing posts for SkyTruth’s blog and social media accounts that (a) demonstrate the value of satellite imagery for global environmental monitoring, and (b) provide specific intervention points for the public to demand policy changes (e.g., tailings pond failures provide arguments against mining elsewhere).

Expectations

We are looking for self-directed individuals, with a passion for using science to protect the environment.  Interns should have demonstrated GIS experience, strong research and analytical skills, a proven ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds, a desire to learn new skills and solve complex conservation problems, and superior written and verbal communication. Interns should be available to work a minimum of 8 hrs per week (up to 20) at SkyTruth’s office in Shepherdstown, WV. Remote work may be considered for exceptional candidates. Interns can expect to earn $12 per hour.

Preferred qualifications

Other desirable attributes include:

• Strong interest in Python for data management, statistical analysis, and visualization;
• Geospatial analysis including work in QGIS, ArcGIS, and/or Google Earth Engine;
• Strong interest in Javascript and relevant web mapping platforms (e.g., ArcGIS Online, Carto, Mapbox, Leaflet, Google Maps, and Google Earth Engine);
• Experience with gathering and analyzing satellite imagery and other remotely-sensed data;
• Graphics production skills and video editing; and
• A background in Environmental Science or Policy, Ecology, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Geography, Political Science, or a related field.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain and update files and records, including land use data and statistics.
• Respond to public inquiries and complaints.
• Research and compile, analyze and organize information from maps, reports, investigations and books for use in reports and special projects.
• Prepare, develop and maintain maps and databases.
• Serve as liaison between planning departments and other departments and agencies.
• Prepare reports using statistics, charts, graphs to illustrate planning studies in areas such as population, land use, or zoning.
• Participate in and support team planning efforts.
• Provide and process zoning and project permits and applications.
• Perform clerical duties such as composing, typing and proofreading documents, scheduling appointments and meetings, handling mail and posting public notices.
• Inspect sites and review plans for minor development permit applications.
• Review street tree and landscape plans.
• Provide customer assistance/information.

Experience:  Possess strong organizational skills.  Familiar with computer software such as MS-Word, Excel, and other related computer applications.

Education:  Course work in Urban and Regional Planning preferred or a related field.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Assist with GIS map production and other related work. 

 GPS field data collection. 

 Correction of Utilities data within SDE environment. 

 Other related support activities.  

 Perform duties and responsibilities as required.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

Experience:  Must be at least 18 years of age.  Good computer skills required.  Past work or

education using ESRI suite of products.

 

Education:  High school diploma or GED.