Horticultural Data and Asset Management Intern at Borough of West Chester

West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Aug, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

09 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Field Data Collection, Data Cleansing, GIS, Asset Management, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Horticulture, Quality Control, Organizational Skills, Communication

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Description Duration: May through August 2026 Job Summary The Borough of West Chester is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Horticultural Data & Asset Management Intern for Summer 2026. This position supports the Borough’s ongoing efforts to improve the accuracy, completeness, and usability of horticultural and landscape asset data within its asset management and GIS systems. The intern will work closely with Borough staff to collect, verify, and clean data related to trees, landscaped areas, parks, and other green infrastructure assets. This internship offers hands-on experience at the intersection of field data collection, data quality assurance, and municipal asset management. Key Responsibilities Collect and verify horticultural and landscape asset data in the field, including trees, planting areas, parks features, and right-of-way greenery. Update and maintain asset records within the Borough’s asset management system and associated GIS layers. Perform data cleansing tasks, including identifying incomplete, outdated, or inconsistent records and resolving discrepancies between field observations and system data. Apply established data standards and naming conventions to ensure consistency and long-term usability of horticultural asset records. Assist with basic data analysis and reporting, such as summary statistics or condition tallies related to horticultural assets. Coordinate with Borough staff to document data collection methods and support continuous improvement of data workflows. Benefits Hands-on experience with real-world municipal asset management and data systems. Opportunity to work directly with professional staff in public works, planning, and data management. Development of marketable skills in field data collection, data cleansing, and applied GIS/asset management. Competitive hourly wage of $20.00 per hour. Requirements Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in horticulture, environmental studies, geography, planning, data analytics, public policy, or a related field. Strong attention to detail and interest in data accuracy and quality control. Comfort with outdoor fieldwork in varying weather conditions. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word); experience with GIS or asset management systems is a plus but not required. Ability to follow data standards and document observations clearly and consistently. Strong communication and organizational skills. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with Borough staff. Ability to handle sensitive or internal-use data with professionalism and confidentiality. Interested candidates should submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining relevant coursework, skills, and interest in the position to data@west-chester.com

Responsibilities

Collect and verify horticultural and landscape asset data in the field to update GIS and asset management systems. Perform data cleansing and analysis to ensure the accuracy and consistency of municipal green infrastructure records.