Nonprofit
Conservation Ecology & Mapping Fellowship
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Description
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct field work to document natural resources
- Write natural resource content for a variety of conservation and land management projects
- Utilize ArcGIS Pro to create maps. Digitize plans for mapping purposes. ● Complete research-related tasks such as literature reviews, data analysis, and analysis and interpretation of GIS data sets on topics such as natural resources, land use, climate change, and conservation
- Support land conservation activities through natural resource documentation, research, writing, and data collection ● Support stewardship activities, including property and invasive management, habitat creation & management, and volunteer crew assistance
- Assist with the production of management and climate plans
- Perform special projects related to natural resource and open space planning, land conservation and stewardship, GIS, and other tasks as assigned
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct field work to document natural resources
- Write natural resource content for a variety of conservation and land management projects
- Utilize ArcGIS Pro to create maps. Digitize plans for mapping purposes. ● Complete research-related tasks such as literature reviews, data analysis, and analysis and interpretation of GIS data sets on topics such as natural resources, land use, climate change, and conservation
- Support land conservation activities through natural resource documentation, research, writing, and data collection ● Support stewardship activities, including property and invasive management, habitat creation & management, and volunteer crew assistance
- Assist with the production of management and climate plans
- Perform special projects related to natural resource and open space planning, land conservation and stewardship, GIS, and other tasks as assigned
Benefits
The fellowship is a non-exempt 40- hour per week position, lasting from January through December of 2025. The office is located at Greenbelt’s headquarters in Essex, Massachusetts. Monday-Friday schedule, flexible daily hours, occasional weekend or evening events, combination of office setting and field work. Onsite training and professional development opportunities available. Salary is $50,000 and will include paid time off and excellent health and retirement benefits.
The fellowship is a non-exempt 40- hour per week position, lasting from January through December of 2025. The office is located at Greenbelt’s headquarters in Essex, Massachusetts. Monday-Friday schedule, flexible daily hours, occasional weekend or evening events, combination of office setting and field work. Onsite training and professional development opportunities available. Salary is $50,000 and will include paid time off and excellent health and retirement benefits.
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Skills & Qualifications:
Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our described qualifications or you have a less traditional background. We are looking for applicants with the following qualifications:
- Strong work ethic and commitment to Greenbelt’s core values, mission and vision
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion justice and access
- Bachelor’s degree in ecology, biology, botany, environmental science or related field by the start of the fellowship
- Experienced with natural resource field work through coursework, projects, professional or volunteer experience
- Experienced with ArcGIS Pro, one year of GIS education preferred
- Detail oriented, self-directed but also successful in a collaborative environment. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects with direction from supervisor
- Effective writer for a variety of audiences
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and related software
- Demonstrated interest in land conservation, climate resilience, and/or environment and a willingness to learn
Skills & Qualifications:
Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications…
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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume as a single combined PDF to Abby Hardy-Moss at abby@ecga.org. No phone calls please.
