Intern - UT ACC Inc Project (Hourly)

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Job Posting Title:

Intern - UT ACC Inc Project (Hourly)

Job Description Summary:

With supervision, will perform general administrative duties and/or research functions for the purpose of developing a working knowledge of a specific area of study.

Job Description:

Description of Duties and Tasks

• The ACC Incubator for Professional Skills (ACC Inc) is seeking two highly motivated individuals for part-time Geographic Information System (GIS) Intern positions. The project team will be managed by GIS Professor Sean Moran and will include one ACC GIS Intern and one UT Field Intern. Interns will work in the ACC Inc office at the Highland Campus across from the GIS Lab during training. This internship pays $22 per hour for a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 19 hours per week. These positions are funded through a partnership with the University of Texas to map and field verify landscaping on the UT Main Campus. 

Skills

• Maintaining an established work schedule.

• The ability to work independently within departmental policies and guidelines.

• Respecting a unique and diverse multicultural environment.

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

• Effectively using interpersonal and communication skills, including tact and diplomacy.

• Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through.

• Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.

Physical Requirements

• Work is routinely performed in an office environment.

• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling.

• Occasional lifting of objects up to 10 pounds.

Safety

• Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Pay Rate

$22.00/hour

Number of Openings:

2

Job Posting Close Date:

December 31, 2023

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