Passionate about GIS, conservation, and urban ecology? Here’s an incredible opportunity that combines all three!
The Opportunity
The U.S. National Park Service National Capital Region is seeking a graduate student or senior undergraduate for an Environmental Data Mapping Internship focused on invasive plant mapping at Dumbarton Oaks Park in Washington, D.C.
This University of Maryland-based, part-time, hybrid paid internship offers hands-on experience in environmental geospatial work while preserving one of America’s most historically significant landscapes.
What You’ll Do
🗺️ Mapping & Analysis
- Create interactive maps and dashboards showing invasive plant distributions
- Perform spatial analysis using advanced ArcGIS tools
- Manage complex datasets including shapefiles and geodatabases
🌿 Field & Remote Work
- Conduct field-based invasive plant mapping in historic Dumbarton Oaks Park
- Use mobile GIS technology for data collection
- Synthesize and analyze data remotely each week
About Dumbarton Oaks Park
You’ll work in a 27-acre pastoral oasis in Georgetown – one of the finest garden designs in American landscape history by Beatrix Farrand, America’s first woman landscape architect. Gifted to the American people in 1940, this national treasure now needs modern conservation solutions where your GIS expertise will make a real impact.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong interest in plant science and ecosystems
- Experience with mapping and GIS technologies
- Background in quantitative ecology and data analytics
- Graduate student status or senior undergraduate standing
Apply Now
- Start Date: Fall 2025 OR Spring 2026
- Application: Rolling basis until filled
Ready to contribute to real conservation outcomes while building your GIS portfolio?
Send your resume to Dr. Christine Morano Magee at cmmagee@dopark.org
Where cutting-edge geospatial technology meets historic preservation – make your mark on both GIS and American landscape conservation
