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Summer Internship - GIS

CompanyGensler
LocationNew York
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 14, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will provide GIS and research support to the City Index team, analyzing and visualizing various GIS datasets for US cities. This includes creating maps and automating projects using ESRI products to display geospatial data like demographics and economic information.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$23 - $25
Company Size
7968
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 57 locations across the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Founded in 1965, Gensler has built a team of 6,000 professionals who partner with clients in over 100 countries each year. Everything we do is guided by our mission: To create a better world through the power of design. We believe the power of design can spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing for everyone. Gensler was named one of Forbes’ Best Large Employers in 2024, and our award-winning culture has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the Top 10 Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2024. Our people-first philosophy is centered on the core ideas of diversity empowerment, impact, community, respect, and growth. You can learn more about our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace at https://www.gensler.com/about/inclusion. A note on recruitment: Gensler will never reach out to prospective employees or vendors through social media or messaging apps. Please see our website for how to avoid recruitment fraud: https://www.gensler.com/recruitment-fraud-alert
About the Role

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve the world’s most challenging problems, like designing a more resilient, inclusive, and equitable future for our communities and cities.  

Our people-centered, “People First” culture and “One Firm-Firm” motto promotes integrated teams that unite to shape the future of cities. Gensler’s vision is to “Create a Better World through the Power of Design,” and we do that by our deep commitment to our clients and by fostering a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment that enables our people to create impactful solutions together. 

Your Role  
 
As a member of the Gensler Research Institute, the GIS Intern will work on the City Index team, which includes designers, architects, planners, economists and technologists, to generate new insights and knowledge that extends beyond a single building to communities, neighborhoods, and cities. You will be part of a major strategic initiative in shaping the future of cities. 
 
What You Will Do 

  • Provide GIS and research-related assistance and support to the City Index team

  • Analyze and visualize various GIS datasets (open and proprietary) for US cities

  • Create maps and automate projects utilizing ESRI products, displaying geospatial data, including demographic profiles, economic data, social media data, and survey response data 

  • Compile economic, demographic, building/property, transit data from a variety of sources  

  • Support the Gensler Research Institute in the production of basic mapping content for research analyses, presentations, and publications 

Your Qualifications 

  • Undergraduate or graduate student with studies in geography, GIS, urban studies, urban planning, or related 

  • Understanding of cities and awareness of major issues that impact cities 

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team 

  • High-level analytical and problem-solving skills and strategic-thinking capability 

  • Passion for urban data, cities, and the issues facing cities 

  • Motivated, proactive, and resourceful 

  • 1-2 years professional and/or academic experience managing and analyzing GIS data 

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite 

  • Must have high proficiency in ArcGIS 

  • High proficiency in Python and model builder to automate tasks preferred 

  • Emphasis on Google Earth/Maps 

  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite Products- Fireworks, Photoshop preferred 

  • Working knowledge of KML, HTML, SQL, R preferred 

Program Details

  • Duration: 10–12 weeks (Summer 2026)

  • Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week)

  • Location: New York City - In-person; this is not a remote position.

  • This is a paid internship. A competitive hourly stipend will be provided between $23-25/hour

Key Skills
GISData AnalysisMap CreationAutomationESRI ProductsArcGISPythonModel BuilderGoogle EarthGoogle MapsAdobe Creative SuiteKMLHTMLSQLRUrban Data
Categories
Data & AnalyticsArt & DesignScience & ResearchEnvironmental & SustainabilityConsulting