Two URI internship opportunities with Baltimore parks for this summer. For more information, those interested should go to: http://parksandpeople.org/programs/urban-resources-initiative/
Landscape Design Intern
The Landscape Design Intern will be based within the Capital Development division of Recreation and Parks. The Intern will work with Landscape Architects, Engineers, and Construction Inspectors to design and implement capital improvements to Baltimore City parks. The Intern will aid other design professionals with projects in various stages from conceptual design through construction administration. Ability to read construction drawings and site plans is required. Knowledge of AutoCad, Photoshop, and Illustrator is required.
Emergency Locator GIS Mapping
The intern will work with the department’s GIS coordinator to create a detailed data set that will assist 311 (non-emergency) and 911 (emergency) dispatch with the location of callers within parks and along park trails. Tasks for the intern involve: digitizing features from aerial photographs; collecting data in the field; confirming existing map data; and identifying nearest access point for emergency personnel. The intern will make use of ArcGIS desktop software as well as ArcGIS online to set up sample webmaps of the data and participate in map design reviews and changes. Experience using ArcGIS and editing features is required. ESRI Collector will be used for field data collection. The intern will be required to work outdoors in a park setting and along wooded trails to collect data and mark locations.
