GIS Specialist w/ The Nature Conservancy (Tucson, AZ)

​http://www.nature.org

What We Can Achieve Together:
The GIS specialist provides support for GIS data needs, data visualizations, and web-mapping for conservation initiatives and strategies. They will collaborate with the Spatial Scientist and other members of the science team, and conservation programs to enhance the conservation strategies within the Arizona Chapter. They will manage and maintain GIS data stored in a cloud platform, update and maintain GIS licenses, and maintain the AZ science website.

We’re Looking for You:
Are you looking for a career to help people and nature? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. We’re looking for someone who is passionate, motivated problem-solver. Come join TNC and apply today!

​What You'll Bring

• Master's Degree in science or related field and 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience collecting, manipulating, and analyzing GIS and spatial data.
• Experience preparing reports of findings.
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro software and ArcGIS Online suite of tools.
• Experience using applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Web Browsers.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Youth certified (within initial 30 days of employment; annually thereafter).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in geography, GIS, conservation or similar field and 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated.
• Experience participating on cross functional teams and/or complex projects
• Experience working and communicating with a wide range of people.Demonstrated experience performing spatial analyses, modeling, and producing professional maps
• Experience with modeling and scripting programs such as R, Python, etc.
• Experience with WordPress to develop and maintain websites
• Experience with other website languages and applications (HTML, CSS, etc.)
• Experience with GIS data management
• Communicating clearly via written, spoken and graphical means in English.
• Ability to synthesize, interpret and communicate scientific information to influence conservation practice.
• Managing time and diverse activities under deadlines while delivering quality results.

What We Bring:
Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world!

The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!

Next Steps
For more information and to apply for job ID 52536, submit your current resume and a cover letter online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ . Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact [email protected].