GIS Analyst Spring 2026 Internship (Paid/Remote)

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Intern Testimonials“Interning at Ballotpedia is an incredibly rewarding experience. I have had the opportunity to work with a welcoming, supportive team which allows me to learn new skills and challenge myself. The feeling of knowing we are all working towards a common mission is unmatched — it gives the work a greater sense of purpose.” - Alisha Khodabocus, Summer/Fall 2025 GIS Analyst Intern“Interning with Ballotpedia provides not just the opportunity to strengthen technical skills, but also the chance to work with a supportive team toward the incredibly important goal of making election information clear for American voters.” - Rook Bowman, Spring/Summer 2024 GIS Analyst Intern“Ballotpedia is an excellent place to work. You will be encouraged to grow and learn, and be given the freedom to explore new territories.” - Noah Pedroso, Spring 2023 Data Engineering InternProgram DescriptionAs a Ballotpedia Tech Team GIS Analyst intern, your primary job is to research and format shapefiles for political boundaries. Ballotpedia's sample ballot lookup app allows voters to see upcoming elections for their address. This and other functionality will be powered by your work, which will involve:• research to understand the legal requirements for who can vote in which types of elections• sourcing maps through online research, outreach to government offices, or georeferencing to create new shapefiles• testing and formatting the files to conform to Ballotpedia's database requirements• working with the Ballotpedia database to add the boundaries and perform testsOther GIS or database-oriented activities will be assigned based on skill, interest, and need.As an intern, you will go through a similar onboarding experience to full-time Ballotpedia employees. You will meet one-on-one weekly with a member of the team to coordinate your tasks.In addition to your onboarding experience, and the experience you will develop working in your assigned area, you will also have the opportunity to attend topical meetings or webinars.Desirable experience for GIS Analyst intern:• GIS (working with shapefiles, formatting, georeferencing) using tools such as ArcGIS or QGIS• Research/data entry• Some coding knowledge (Python, SQL) is a plus, but not requiredBallotpedia’s spring 2026 internship runs from Monday, January 12, 2026 through Friday, May 1, 2026. Ballotpedia’s spring internship is a part-time internship program; interns will work approximately 10-20 hours per week depending on their availability.Ballotpedia is happy to facilitate credit for your internship experience if that is available to you. If you will be seeking credit for your internship, and if there is anything that Ballotpedia will need to do to assist you, please include that information in the same file as your cover letter.EnvironmentBallotpedia interns will work remotely, as all Ballotpedia staff work remotely. To join Ballotpedia, you must have a well-functioning computer with Internet access. Ballotpedia uses Google Applications (Gmail, Google Calendar, Drive and more) to accomplish our goals. Some familiarity with Google Applications is helpful.CompensationInterns will be compensated at $20.00 per hour.Please note: If the minimum wage in your area is more than $20.00 per hour, you will be compensated per your area’s minimum wage.To ApplyPlease attach the following in PDF format:• résumé• cover letter which states your interest in the GIS Analyst internship including:• a statement of what you hope to learn from this internshipPlease ensure that either your resume or your cover letter includes your current address. Applications that do not include a current address will not be accepted.If you are hired for this position, Ballotpedia participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ballotpedia is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.About BallotpediaBallotpedia is a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing Americans with accurate, relevant, and reliable information about politics, elections, and public policy. Our goal is to close the ballot information gap and help voters make informed decisions. We value innovation, humility, hunger, and a collaborative spirit and are committed to continuously improving our offerings to better serve our audiences, readers, and candidates.

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