At TDS, our interns are our future. We are seeking motivated individuals who are passionate about problem solving and delivering technology solutions to move our business forward. As a GIS Intern (Remote) with us, you will build a solid foundation for you career by gaining hands-on experience from working on multiple projects with a wide variety of software and hardware programs.

Location: This position has the ability to work remotely in any of the 40+ States in which TDS Telecom operates.

Compensation: The compensation for this position is expected to be between $17-$19.00 per hour. 

Work Schedule: This is a year round internship (Fall 2024-Fall 2025) and we require at least 20 hours per week during core business hours of Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.

Why Join Us? 

Our interns partner with seasoned professionals to help with executing high-priority company projects and day-to-day operational activities. As an intern, TDS offers you:

• Prioritization of your professional development from in-depth training.
• A key focus on internal promotions
• Competitive compensation
• Emphasis on ethics and promoting a healthy life/work balance with a business casual work environment
• Encouragement to volunteer for local charities and university activities, and community events
• Access to an Intern Associate Resource Group (ARG). This group’s purpose is to support you by providing extra resources for development, opportunities for internal advancement, and forums to connect with other interns throughout the company. ARG meets once per month to allow you to hear from other interns about their projects, as well as leaders within our organization about their team. They host networking events to grow your connections within the organization with the goal of finding full-time employment by your graduation.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to thrive in a fast-pace, high-tech learning environment. Your existing problem solving, communication, and organizational skills will be expanded by learning a broad spectrum of technologies that will build a solid foundation for your career. You will evaluate leading-edge technologies and develop programs to support various products on TDS’ network.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Desire to apply your academic knowledge through a variety of work assignments
• Wanting to challenge yourself to be part of the solution through creative ingenuity
• Looking to evolve your GIS skillset via hands-on assignments
• Comfortable addressing issues and finding creative solutions
• Capable of handling multiple project tasks simultaneously

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Must be able to complete 20+ working hours between Monday-Friday, 8-5pm 

Benefits

Associates scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week have access to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off benefits such as vacation (15 days accrued per year for full-time; pro-rated for part-time associates working between 20-39 hours), sick leave (10 days accrued per year for full-time and pro-rated for all other associates), seven paid national holidays and one floating holiday, paid parental leave (2 weeks after 12 months of employment), among others.  Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability coverage is also available for associates working 30 or more hours per week and Education Assistance is available to full-time associates.  Associates scheduled to work under twenty hours per week or for a limited term (i.e. interns) are eligible for medical coverage, the 401(k) plan (if 18 or older), as well as sick leave (10 days accrued per year for full-time and pro-rated for all other associates). For more detail on the benefits we offer click here.

At TDS, we embrace Equal Employment Opportunity by valuing our differences and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by law. To learn about our diversity & inclusion philosophy and culture, click here!

TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS Telecom/TDS®) delivers high-speed internet, TV entertainment, and phone services to a mix of small to mid-sized urban, suburban and rural communities throughout the U.S. With 1.2 million connections, TDS is a rapidly growing technology company. Powered by fiber-optics and new industry-leading technologies, TDS delivers up to 8 Gigabit internet speeds and offers internet-protocol based TV entertainment solutions along with traditional phone services. TDS also offers businesses VoIP advanced communications solutions, dedicated internet service, data networking, and hosted-managed services. Visit tdstelecom.com. 
 
TDS Telecom, headquartered in Madison, Wis., employs 3,400 people and is a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. [NYSE: TDS]. Founded in 1969, Telephone and Data Systems provides wireless, broadband, video and voice; and hosted and managed services to approximately 6 million connections nationwide through its businesses: UScellular, TDS Telecom, and OneNeck IT Solutions. Visit tdsinc.com.