Summer 2026
GIS Intern
Posted on 5/1/2026
City of Charlotte
1,001-5,000 employees
Official city portal for public services
Compensation Overview
$20/hr
Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Must have completed at least two years of study in Geography, Earth Science, Engineering, or related field
- Must be currently enrolled in a college or university in one of these fields
- Must have experience using ESRI's ArcGIS Pro 3.x with some knowledge of importing, editing, exporting, and creating data
- Basic working knowledge of ESRI’s ArcGIS Pro 3.x desktop software and general GIS principles and concepts
- Basic cartographic and map-making skills
- Basic knowledge of ArcGIS editing tools and familiarity with shapefiles, geodatabases, and other general GIS nomenclature
- Possess the technical agility, focus, flexibility, enthusiasm, vision, and detail orientation to enhance both the GIS team and Charlotte Water as a whole
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work and complete assignments with supervision
- Skill in communication, both verbally and in writing
- Skill in Microsoft Office Suite products and outputs
- Ability to work well with others in a team environment
- Ability to interact courteously and cooperatively in teams
- Assist GIS team members with the development, maintenance, and updating of our GIS databases
- Contribute to the GIS team through fulfilling customer requests and editing live data
- Read and interpret preliminary drawings, record drawings, and as-built drawings
- Perform field survey and/or field investigations (frequency will vary based on workload)
- Seek data integrity and quality control in all tasks
- Experience making maps, editing data, and/or querying data in an ESRI geodatabase environment
- Exposure to or experience with water/wastewater utilities as an industry
Charlotte.gov is the official city portal for Charlotte, North Carolina, providing residents with access to live and on-demand government information and services. Residents can watch live streams of city council, county, and school board meetings, as well as emergency briefings, and read news, educational content, and city codes. The site also covers stormwater management, public safety, and community events, and includes leadership details and a Charlotte Crown Store for local merchandise. Funded by municipal budgets, taxes, and grants, its goal is to inform residents, provide easy access to city services and codes, and support civic engagement.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 11, 2026 council funded a $3.75 million Northeast Division police station.
- FY2026 adds $25.6 million for five firehouses and $9 million for 911 expansion.
- QuikTrip gifted $25,000 in June 2026 to Charlotte youth programs.
What critics are saying
- June 2026 interim mayor Robert Harrington replaced Vi Lyles, signaling top-level churn.
- Over 1,622 Charlotte-area layoffs were announced through July 2026, pressuring revenue.
- A fiscal or governance crisis stalls core public-safety services and erodes resident trust.
What makes City of Charlotte unique
- CharlotteNC.gov streams council, commission, school board, and emergency briefings live daily.
- FY2026 budget is structurally balanced, $3.65 billion, with a two-year planning lens.
- Marcus D. Jones promoted Hannah Bromberger on August 21, 2026, preserving budget continuity.
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↑ 2%City of Charlotte announces director of Strategy & Budget Department. The City of Charlotte has announced that Hannah Bromberger will serve as the city's next director of the Strategy & Budget Department. In this role, she will lead the team in preparing the city's balanced annual budget and five-year capital plans. Hannah previously served as the department's deputy director. "I'm excited that Hannah will continue her service to our community and provide strong leadership and strategic planning within our organization," said Charlotte City Manager Marcus D. Jones. "In transitioning leadership, one of the things I am most proud of is the deep bench of leaders that we have cultivated over the years. That has been a point of emphasis for us as we balance bringing in outside perspective and expertise with the homegrown talent that makes this organization special." Hannah has been with the City of Charlotte for nearly 12 years. She brings broad experience from a previous role in the city's real estate division and as a division manager on the mobility planning team in the Charlotte Department of Transportation. Her longest tenure has been in the budget department leading the annual development of the Capital Investment Plan. The budget department develops and oversees the city's annual operating budget and five-year Capital Investment Plan. The department also provides policy and management analysis, coordination of the Charlotte City Council business agenda, and administration of the city's performance management and strategic planning process. "Helping shape how city services are provided to thousands of residents every day is a special calling for me," Bromberger said. "The city's budget and capital plans are the foundation for all city operations. It is a privilege to help steward these resources to meet the community's needs and prepare for future challenges and opportunities that will bring long-term value to our city." Hannah earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Appalachian State University and a master's degree in political science and international affairs from the University of Georgia.
Cabarrus EDC welcomes James Carter as new Business Retention and Entrepreneurship Manager. August 17, 2026 CABARRUS COUNTY, N.C. - The Cabarrus Economic Development Corporation (Cabarrus EDC) is pleased to announce the hiring of James Carter as its new Business Retention and Entrepreneurship Manager. Carter brings extensive experience in economic development, workforce development, and business recruitment to the organization. Carter joins Cabarrus EDC from the City of Charlotte, where he has served as Economic Development Program Manager for Talent Development since 2022. In that role, he has worked closely with community partners, universities and businesses to advance Charlotte's talent-based economic development strategy. His experience includes responding to prospective company requests for information, presenting workforce advantages during client visits and managing workforce development initiatives aligned with key growth industries. Prior to joining the City of Charlotte, Carter spent five years at Alamance Community College as Work-Based Learning Coordinator. There, he strengthened partnerships with local businesses and industries, expanded career opportunities for students, and helped align workforce programming with the needs of existing employers. "James' ability to connect businesses, educational institutions, and workforce resources positions him exceptionally well to support our existing industries and strengthen our entrepreneurial ecosystem," said Gretchen Carson, Cabarrus EDC President and CEO. "We are excited to welcome James to Cabarrus EDC and look forward to the impact he will make in helping local businesses grow, remain competitive, and create new opportunities for businesses, workers, and families across Cabarrus County." Carter earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Public Administration from Elon University and a Master of City and Regional Planning with a focus on Economic Development from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is also currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration at UNC-Charlotte, with anticipated completion in 2029. Carter is a North Carolina Certified Economic Developer (NCCED), has completed the Oklahoma Economic Development Institute (OU EDI) program, and is a candidate for the International Economic Development Council's Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) designation. In his new role, James will support existing industries by helping ensure they have the resources needed to continue creating quality jobs and career opportunities for Cabarrus residents. He will also collaborate with the Cabarrus Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship to further strengthen the local entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Charlotte eyes $3.7 million land purchase for new police station off WT Harris Blvd. August 8, 2026 5:00 AM Gift Article The Charlotte City Council will consider buying property for a new police station in north Charlotte that would help split up the work in one of the city's largest patrol divisions. The 5.5-acre plot of land at the corner of W.T. Harris Boulevard and Old Statesville Road would serve as home base for a new northeast patrol division. The council will vote on the more than $3.7 million purchase Monday. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department plans to expand from 13 to 15 divisions to keep pace with Charlotte's growth, particularly in the northern and southern parts of the city. The expansion is part of CMPD's facilities strategic plan, which outlines renovations and construction goals through 2035. The strategic plan "prioritizes prominent, highly visible locations to contribute to the community's perception of safety and security and creates a clear CMPD brand that is easily recognizable, while also ensuring accessibility by being located on main thoroughfares that are served by public transit," according to the council meeting agenda. The current north division stretches from Mountain Island Lake on the west side to West Sugar Creek Road on its east side. It snakes up into parts of the Lake Norman area and reaches as far south as where interstates 85 and 77 meet. Adding a station would split the north division in two, allowing CMPD to redraw boundaries to better align with staffing capacity and call volumes, according to the city council agenda. Charlotte would pay for the land purchase using the city's land acquisition fund. Politics & Government August 3, 2026 10:45 PM Politics & Government August 4, 2026 1:00 PM The Charlotte Observer Nick Sullivan is the city reporter for The Charlotte Observer. Before moving to the Queen City, he covered the Arizona Department of Education for The Arizona Republic, where he received national recognition for investigative reporting from the Education Writers Association. He also covered K-12 schools at The Colorado Springs Gazette. When he's not on the clock, he's probably eating his weight in brisket at Midwood Smokehouse.
inolex honored by charlotte water. 07/20/2026 / Inolex / Share: The ingredient design firm is a Gold recipient in Charlotte Water's Environmental Excellence Awards, which recognize industrial partners that go beyond compliance. PHILADELPHIA (JULY 20, 2026): Inolex has been recognized with the Gold Award from Charlotte Water for its wastewater compliance record at its Charlotte, N.C., manufacturing site. Inolex, an ingredient design firm serving the global personal care industry, produces, packages, and ships products worldwide from its 150,000-square-foot flagship facility. "Congratulations to our Charlotte team for being a Gold recipient in the Environmental Excellence Awards from Charlotte Water," said Bradley Cook, Executive Vice President and Global Head of Manufacturing at Inolex. "Last year, our site earned Silver for the first time, and this year we've reached Gold. The progression demonstrates how our Charlotte team and Inolex are boldly pursuing safer, greener, and simply better ingredients. Congratulations to our Site Manager Kevin Robinson and the Charlotte team." The Gold Award recognizes 100% compliance for one calendar year, with no slug loading in 2025, no significant non-compliance for two years, and an active permitted discharge throughout 2025. A slug loading is a sudden, non-routine discharge of high-concentration wastewater into the sewer system. The recognition reflects the Charlotte team's consistent day-to-day discipline in monitoring pollution levels, upgrading system infrastructure, meeting wastewater permit requirements, and meeting reporting deadlines, as part of Inolex's broader commitment to responsible ingredient manufacturing. Charlotte Water's Environmental Excellence Awards recognize industrial partners that go beyond compliance to actively protect local water quality. Charlotte Water has presented more than 800 such awards since the program began nearly three decades ago, and credits participating facilities with helping enable the beneficial reuse of more than 200,000 tons of biosolids since 1997. Angela Charles (Charlotte Water Director); Manaahil Khan (Inolex); Tyrone Fields (Inolex); Barbara Bleiweis (Charlotte Water Advisory Committee member) About Inolex Inolex is a fiercely independent, innovation-driven ingredient design firm serving the health, beauty, and wellness industries. Inolex designs and manufactures ingredients that deliver safety and performance, and advance sustainability. Visit www.inolex.com to learn more. About Charlotte Water Charlotte Water is the largest public water and wastewater utility in the Carolinas, serving more than a million customers in the City of Charlotte and greater Mecklenburg County. Visit www.charlottenc.gov/water/home to learn more. Inolex Media contacts
Charlotte Water urges customers to conserve water after Queens Road main break. Charlotte Water asked all customers on July 4 to further conserve water, including refraining from outdoor irrigation, following a water main break in the 1000 block of Queens Road. The utility described the request as an abundance of caution. Further details about the situation are available on the Charlotte Water Blog. Customers are encouraged to stay informed and follow any additional guidance provided by Charlotte Water officials. Charlotte operates under a council-manager government structure, with leadership featuring Mayor Vi Lyles and City Manager Marcus D. Jones, according to the official website. The city council consists of the mayor and 11 members who approve ordinances and set policy priorities. The city's strategic initiatives aim to promote international relations and build a community defined by safety, equity, resilience, connectivity, health, prosperity, and innovation for all residents, according to the official website. No timeline was given for when normal water use could resume.