Cemetery Data Intern

Posting Date: **8/26/26** Department: **DPW - Cemetery** Job Code: **A475 (ID# 1830\)** Salary Plan/Grade: **NON / 001** Number of Hours Per Week: **up to 19\.50 hours/week** Additional Work Hours Information: Union Affiliation: **None** # of openings: **1** Type of Employment: **Temporary** Civil Service Type: **None** **POSITION SUMMARY** The Cemetery Data Intern is responsible for updating and maintaining records within the Cambridge Cemetery database, utilizing both scanned historical documents and field-verified information. Daily responsibilities include reviewing and integrating data from historical records, conducting on-site verification of grave markers, and ensuring the accuracy of grave locations within the City’s GIS database. The role is part-time and allows up to 19\.5 hours of work each week. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** The position reports to the DPW Manager of Information Systems and works closely with other Cemetery staff at the Cambridge DPW. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following: * Updating digital burial records using information from scanned records * Collecting and recording information on grave sites using GIS software * Conducting field surveys of grave sites on foot, covering potentially \+/- 2 miles a day in all weather * Coordinating work through the Information Systems Manager and Cemetery staff * Identifying and remediating data errors through QA/QC analysis under the direction of City staff *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.* **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS** * Working knowledge of personal computer operation and experience working with Windows programs such as Access, Excel, and Word * Interest in historical records and genealogy * Strong communication and interpersonal skills * Strong problem-solving skills * Ability to read a map * Ability to work independently * The City of Cambridge’s workforce, like the community it serves, is diverse. Applicants must have the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies. **PREFERRED** * Undergraduate coursework in history * Experience working with data **PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT** * Moderate physical activity including lifting, bending, squatting, stretching, pushing, dragging, reaching, and pulling. Walk and/or bike up to several miles a day. Employee will be exposed to all weather conditions. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.* **REQUIRED DOCUMENTS** *Please upload the following documents to complete your application:* * Resume * Cover Letter **COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY** The City of Cambridge is committed to providing fair, transparent, and competitive compensation to all employees. The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the full range for this position's pay grade (Steps 1–10\). New employees joining the organization are hired within the hiring range, Steps 1 through 5, with placement at the midpoint reserved for the most qualified candidates. Starting placement is based on directly related education and experience relative to the minimum qualifications of the position, required licenses or certifications, internal equity with current employees, and relevant labor market factors. Employees progress through the 10 steps over time through the City's established step and pay progression policies. This compensation philosophy applies to non‑union positions. For union positions, please refer to the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Current City employees applying to another position should refer to the Compensation \& Classification Manual for the policies governing promotions, lateral transfers, and other internal salary changes. **ABOUT THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE** The City of Cambridge is a diverse and vibrant community that 120,000 residents of different ethnic, racial, religious, U.S. nationals and other backgrounds call home. We take pride in our City’s diversity and strive to create a workplace that is reflective of the community we serve - one in which all employees can thrive. The City is also deeply committed to creating an environment in which all our employees are treated equitably and feel included. In joining our team, you would work in a workplace environment that advances and values antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI), and that is committed to embedding ADEI best practices and tenets in all aspects of our work. City of Cambridge residents are especially encouraged to apply to job openings. **EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION** The City of Cambridge is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, members of the LGBTQ\+ Community, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City is committed to advancing a workforce culture of antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request by contacting Human Resources at humanresources@cambridgema.gov.