Geospatial Intern w/ Conservation International (Arlington, VA or Remote)

https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=CONSERVATION&cws=39&rid=1512

​Conservation International (CI) has been protecting nature for the benefit of all for over 30 years. Through science, policy, and partnerships, CI is helping build a healthier, more prosperous and more productive planet.  

POSITION SUMMARY
The Sustainable Landscapes and Seascapes team recently completed a significant print mapping effort of its portfolio and the CI Guyana program is exploring an increased adoption of geospatial technology for its work in the Rupununi landscape. The SLS Geospatial Intern will build on this synergy by preparing and publishing the spatial datasets online, beginning with the Rupununi Landscape in Guyana and expanding to the rest of the SLS portfolio as time permits. This landscape will also be used to test the relevant Esri solutions available to CI (e.g. Survey123, StoryMaps), and the Intern will present findings to staff including documentation to help CI field staff implement these solutions for their geographies.

This position is a 12 week paid internship.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organize, clean, and publish spatial data in to ArcGIS Online with metadata to create web maps and related apps.
• Explore a suite of Esri solutions and create relevant prototypes of their application for the Guyana field program.
• Document methods for field programs to implement these solutions, and present findings to the team and relevant staff.
• As directed, organize technical meetings, manage correspondence and meeting minutes, and coordinate with staff in
• other divisions.
• Generate GIS digital data, thematic maps, map layouts and other spatial products.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position is based in Conservation international office in Arlington, VA., work may be performed in a remote location within certain locations within the US.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required

• Must be a current student or recent graduate (within 3 months)
• Experience with Esri solutions including ArcGIS for Desktop and ArcGIS Online for Organizations 
• Strong attention to detail 
• Ability to clearly document and communicate technical workflows 
• Strong written and visual communication skills 
• Able to work and coordinate in an international environment 
• Cartography experience Spatial data management experience 

Preferred

• Knowledge of Python

To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter.

​See all Conservation International Career Opportunities HERE
Conservation International Values
We expect that all employees will embrace the values of our organization.​

• Passion: Inspired by people and by nature, we are urgently compelled to drive change for a sustainable future. 
• Integrity: We are honest, transparent and accountable for our actions.
• Teamwork: We work together as one CI, recognizing that inclusion, collaboration and cooperation are fundamental to achieving a healthy and prosperous world for all.
• Respect: We respect each other and work to earn trust, valuing our diversity of cultures, talents, and experiences.
• Courage: We pursue our vision, taking bold action, persevering and overcoming challenges.
• Optimism: We are optimistic about the capacity of people to be caring, generous and brilliant, and believe that with partners, we can inspire humanity to create a better future.

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