Working Student, Central GIS Coordination | Werkstudent*in (m/w/d) in der Stabsstelle Zentrale GIS-Koordination
Region Hannover Gebietskörperschaft
Job Summary
This role offers a highly engaging opportunity for a student to contribute to practical GIS projects impacting the Hannover region. The Working Student will primarily assist the Central GIS Coordination Office by analyzing the availability of spatial data, ensuring compliance with legal GIS requirements, and supporting the migration from ArcGIS Desktop to ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise. Key tasks involve data preparation, metadata maintenance, evaluating the use of satellite imagery, and developing pilot applications to demonstrate GIS potential within the regional administration. Candidates should be Master's students in Geodesy, Geoinformatics, Geography, or Spatial Planning, possessing experience with GIS software like ArcGIS and QGIS. This position provides invaluable hands-on experience in governmental GIS deployment, flexible hours (max 12 per week), and the chance to build a professional network while applying academic knowledge in a real-world setting.
Required Skills
Education
Master's student in Geodesy and Geoinformatics, Geography, Spatial Planning, or comparable studies with a focus on Geosciences, including links to Legal, Environmental, and Social Sciences.
Experience
- Experience with GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS)
- Secure handling of geodata and geoservices
- Interest in conceptualizing GIS deployments
Languages
Additional
- Must be an enrolled student (Working Student status). Maximum working hours: 12 hours per week. Fixed-term contract duration of six months. Work location: Region Hannover, Germany.
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