GIS Contractor Services w/ Deschutes Land Trust (remote)

https://www.deschuteslandtrust.org/about-us/staff/rfp-gis-contractor-25

The Deschutes Land Trust is seeking proposals from qualified GIS professionals or firms to provide GIS services including mapping and spatial analysis in support of our mission. GIS services play a critical role in the Land Trust’s efforts to acquire, manage, and engage our community in the conservation of the lands and waters of Central Oregon. The selected contractor will work closely with Land Trust staff to ensure deliverables meet organizational needs in a timely manner.

Who We Are:
The Deschutes Land Trust is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and our mission is to conserve and care for the lands and water that sustain Central Oregon, so local communities and the natural world can flourish together for generations to come. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, and are committed to building a conservation community with diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences. Learn more about our Equity Commitment.

​Scope of Work:
The GIS contractor will be responsible for some or all of the following tasks:

• Data management: Compile, organize, and maintain spatial datasets and data infrastructure.
• Mapping: Produce professional-quality maps for reports, publications, interpretive materials, presentations, and other uses.
• Legal description mapping: produce maps related to water rights, title encumbrances, deeds.
• Spatial analysis: Conduct analyses (e.g., land use, ecological data, habitat connectivity data, change detection, demographics data) as required.
• Training/Support: Provide guidance to staff on GIS tools, workflows, or software.
• Documentation: Deliver metadata, methodology notes, and project files.

Total monthly hours: 10-40 hours, remote. Time commitment varies, but willing to negotiate minimum hours. Please see the detailed Request for Proposal.