GIS Support for Mapping Rural Tourism (Student Wage)

The Institute for Engagement & Negotiation (IEN) is hiring an SRA to support the Hidden Gems tourism initiative for Dickenson County, VA. The SRA will create a comprehensive, user-friendly digital map of local cultural, recreational, historical, and nature-based assets. The project involves compiling and cleaning spatial data, conducting basic field verification as needed, and designing an interactive GIS map suitable for public use, promotion, and long-term county maintenance.

Deliverables include a geodatabase of mapped assets, standardized attribute fields (e.g., site type, access, seasonality), and a web-ready map that can integrate with the County’s tourism and economic development platforms. The work will help elevate under-recognized destinations, support eco-tourism and heritage tourism, and provide a reusable GIS framework for future tourism and community mapping efforts.

Time commitment: 10-15 hours per week. The ideal candidate would be someone interested in continuing with the position through September, 2026. This position is open to undergraduate students at the rate of $17/hr.

Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application. You may direct questions related to this position to Kelly Altizer ( [email protected]).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Current undergrad UVA student
Experience: None
Licensure: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.