Find GIS JobsPart Time Undergraduate Student Cartographer in the GeoGraphics Laboratory INCOME ACCT
Penn State
- Location
- University Park, PA
- Job type
- Part-time
- Employer type
- University or nonprofit
- Posted
- Jan 22, 2026
About the job
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: - CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. - CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. - If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Department of Geography in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences is seeking a part-time undergraduate student Cartographer to work on custom mapping projects in the GeoGraphics Laboratory. The successful candidate will: * Assist with custom cartographic design projects for internal university and external community clients * Identify and prepare spatial data for cartographic projects * Meet with cartography clients to define project scope and to iteratively design cartographic products * Supervise and guide cartography project work in progress by undergraduate lab assistants. * Other administrative tasks as assigned/needed to support cartographic design and research in the GeoGraphics Lab. Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software (e.g. ArcGIS Pro) and Graphic Design software (e.g. Adobe Illustrator) is desired. The successful applicant must be a current undergraduate student enrolled at Penn State. Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To be considered for this position, applicants must include a cover letter and resume. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines
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