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Employer: Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education Expires: 07/24/2026 Application Deadline 8/28/2026 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time ZoneDescription *Applications are reviewed on a rolling-basis.ARS Office/Lab and Location: A research opportunity is currently available with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), located in Fort Collins, Colorado.The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's chief scientific in-house research agency with a mission to find solutions to agricultural problems that affect Americans every day from field to table. ARS will deliver cutting-edge, scientific tools and innovative solutions for American farmers, producers, industry, and communities to support the nourishment and well-being of all people; sustain our nation’s agroecosystems and natural resources; and ensure the economic competitiveness and excellence of our agriculture. The vision of the agency is to provide global leadership in agricultural discoveries through scientific excellence.This opportunity will occur at ARS's National Laboratory for Genetic Resources Preservation (NLGRP) which preserves germplasm of crops and wild species needed to support agriculture and sustain US landscapes. Most of the germplasm is in the form of seeds.Research Project: ARS's National Laboratory for Genetic Resources Preservation (NLGRP) is tasked with preserving viability of seeds and other germplasm in perpetuity. NLGRP participates in collaborative research projects with groups interested in storing seeds for conservation or evolutionary biology studies and need an understanding of how long seeds survive in storage.  One such study is Project Baseline that was initiated in 2010.  Seeds have now been stored for about 15 years and it is time to assess if viability has changed over that time.  This opportunity will assess viability by the speed and completeness that seeds in the study germinate. This data will be compared to the same measurements made in 2010-2012.Learning Objectives: Under the guidance of a mentor, you will learn the basics of curation of seed collections and gene banking, particularly as it relates to seed preservation and seed longevity.  In addition, you will be exposed to about 100 species of seeds native to the US and will be able to identify species based on morphological characteristics. Through the viability evaluation, you will learn important skills in assessing how seeds germinate and understanding and providing germination requirements to dormant seeds. There will be some opportunity to evaluate symptoms of seed aging such as RNA integrity and thermal properties of seed oils.  Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Christina Walters (Christina.Walters@usda.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research, please contact the mentor(s).Anticipated Appointment Start Date: June 2026. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for three months, but may be renewed upon recommendation of ARS and is contingent on the availability of funds.Level of Participation: The appointment is part time.Participant Stipend: The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. The anticipated stipend range is $1,000 - $1,200 monthly.Citizenship Requirements: This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens only.ORISE Information: This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and ARS. Participants do not become employees of USDA, ARS, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.Questions: Please visit our Program Website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process, please email ORISE.ARS.Plains@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity.Qualifications The candidate should be pursuing a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in any plant science discipline. Preferred skills:Interest in seed morphology and physiology. Detail oriented with data collection.    Stipend $1,000.00 – $1,200.00 MonthlyPoint of Contact JaneenEligibility Requirements Citizenship: U.S. Citizen OnlyDegree: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctoral Degree.

Employer: Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education Expires: 07/24/2026 Application Deadline 8/28/2026 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time ZoneDescription *Applications are reviewed on a rolling-basis.ARS Office/Lab and Location: A research opportunity is currently available with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), located in New Orleans, Louisiana.The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's chief scientific in-house research agency with a mission to find solutions to agricultural problems that affect Americans every day from field to table. ARS will deliver cutting-edge, scientific tools and innovative solutions for American farmers, producers, industry, and communities to support the nourishment and well-being of all people; sustain our nation’s agroecosystems and natural resources; and ensure the economic competitiveness and excellence of our agriculture. The vision of the agency is to provide global leadership in agricultural discoveries through scientific excellence.https://www.ars.usda.gov/southeast-area/new-orleans-la/southern-regional-research-center/Research Project: You will engage in research focused on analysis of microbial degradation of sucrose and production of polysaccharides relevant to sugarcane and sugar beet post-harvest storage raw sugar extraction. The research will utilize laboratory-based conventional molecular biology techniques such as recombinant protein expression and purification to produce and study enzymes that produce polysaccharides related to sugar crop processing and production of bio-based products. The research will also include analysis of sugar crop (sugarcane, sugar beet, sweet sorghum) processing products, including sugars and syrups, resulting from experimental projects to improve food product quality and support new uses for sugar crops.You will contribute to a collaborative, multi-disciplinary research program incorporating biological, biochemical, and engineering analyses aimed at improved sugar crop processing to increase efficiency and consumer product quality as well as development of novel biobased marketable goods from sugar processing co-products.Learning Objectives: This experience will provide hands-on learning in a multidisciplinary team environment and exposure to research objectives aim at solving challenges related to post-harvest sugar crop processing and development of value-added biobased products. You will develop and implement skills utilizing microbiology, molecular biology, heterologous protein expression and purification, protein analysis, and technical competencies in advanced sample-preparation workflows, agricultural engineering, and data science. This experience includes:Mastering biological sample preparation and following experimental design protocols.Learning heterologous protein expression, purification, and downstream catalysis of products.Learning data organization and management skills.Learning to utilize analytical instrumentation to support characterization of microbial products and associated carbohydrate samples.Learning to quantify microbial load (colony forming units CFUs) by semi-automated methods.Learning collecting, organizing, and processing numerical data from analytical instrumentation, industrial facilities, and experimental analyses.Understanding biological and chemical aspects of sugarcane and sugar beet harvesting, transportation, storage, and raw sugar manufacturing.Developing scientific communication skills through supporting contributions to presentations and manuscript preparation.Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Gillian Bruni (gillian.bruni@usda.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research, please contact the mentor(s).Anticipated Appointment Start Date: 2026. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of ARS and is contingent on the availability of funds.Level of Participation: The appointment is full time.Participant Stipend: The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. The anticipated stipend range is $3,784 - $4,205 monthly.Citizenship Requirements: This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens only.ORISE Information: This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and ARS. Participants do not become employees of USDA, ARS, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.Questions: Please visit our Program Website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process, please email ORISE.ARS.Southeast@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity.Qualifications The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in the one of the relevant fields (e.g. Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or Agricultural or Chemical Engineering), anticipated to be received by 9/1/2026.Preferred skills:Molecular biology experience with PCR, plasmids, cloning or heterologous protein expression.Experience with protein samples including quantification, analysis by SDS-PAGE and gel staining, chromatography or protein purification.Proficient handling of micropipetters and tips.Experience preparing microbiological media and aseptic techniques.Experience growing microbiological cultures.Experience in analysis of sugars and/or food products using techniques including HPLC, FTIR, and viscometry.Proficient with Microsoft Office Software.Experience in multidisciplinary research teams, excellent communication skills, and a creative, solution-oriented approach to troubleshooting analytical challenges are highly desirable.Familiarity with data science and machine learning applications for analytical chemistry, industrial/agricultural facilities, and techno-economic analysis is considered a plus.Stipend $3,784.00 – $4,205.00 MonthlyPoint of Contact Sara BethEligibility Requirements Citizenship: U.S. Citizen OnlyDegree: Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree received within the last 60 months or anticipated to be received by 9/1/2026 12:00:00 AM.Minimum Overall GPA: 3.50

Employer: Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education Expires: 07/24/2026 Application Deadline 8/28/2026 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time ZoneDescription *Applications are reviewed on a rolling-basis.ARS Office/Lab and Location: A research opportunity is currently available with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), located in Bozeman, Montana.The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's chief scientific in-house research agency with a mission to find solutions to agricultural problems that affect Americans every day from field to table. ARS will deliver cutting-edge, scientific tools and innovative solutions for American farmers, producers, industry, and communities to support the nourishment and well-being of all people; sustain our nation’s agroecosystems and natural resources; and ensure the economic competitiveness and excellence of our agriculture. The vision of the agency is to provide global leadership in agricultural discoveries through scientific excellence.Research Project: This project involves conducting research in Aquatic Animal Nutrition through the the USDA-ARS Aberdeen Small Grains and Potato Research Station. The fellowship will be located at the Bozeman Fish Technology Center in Bozeman, Montana.  In this fellowship, you will gain experience in aquatic biology, focusing on fish nutrition and feed manufacturing. You will help analyze the nutritional requirements of various aquatic species, learn how to develop and formulate specialized feeds to meet the nutritional needs of these species, and conduct trials to determine the effectiveness of formulated feeds. You will collaborate with the hatchery, feed mill, and analytical laboratory managers to manufacture and analyze feeds, monitor and assess the growth, proximate composition, and health of the aquatic species. You will analyze research records and create detailed reports on feed formulation and fish growth performance. Learning Objectives: Under the guidance of a mentor, you will:Learn to conduct research in aquatic animal nutrition through collaboration with the USDA-ARS Aberdeen Small Grains and Potato Research Station and the Bozeman Fish Technology Center.Gain experience in aquatic biology, with emphasis on fish nutrition and feed manufacturing.Develop skills in analyzing the nutritional requirements of various aquatic species.Learn to formulate and manufacture specialized feeds designed to meet species-specific nutritional needs.Conduct feeding trials to evaluate the effectiveness of formulated feeds on growth and health performance.Collaborate with hatchery, feed mill, and analytical laboratory managers to manufacture, analyze, and assess feed quality.Gain experience by monitoring and evaluating fish growth, proximate composition, and overall health in response to dietary treatments.Gain experience by analyzing research data and preparing detailed reports on feed formulation strategies and fish growth performance outcomes.Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Wendy M. Sealey (wendy.sealey@usda.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research, please contact the mentor(s).Anticipated Appointment Start Date: August 3, 2026. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of ARS and is contingent on the availability of funds.Level of Participation: The appointment is full time.Participant Stipend: The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. The anticipated stipend range is $4,500 - $6,000 monthly.Citizenship Requirements: This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens only.ORISE Information: This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and ARS. Participants do not become employees of USDA, ARS, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.Questions: Please visit our Program Website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process, please email ORISE.ARS.PacificWest@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity.Qualifications The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a bachelor's or master's degree in the one of the relevant fields (Animal Science, Aquaculture, Fisheries Science, Marine Biology, or closely related biological science). Preferred skills:Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal living tissue, cells, organisms, and entities, including their functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other.Research - Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.Applies Technology to Tasks - Selects and understands procedures, machines, or tools that will produce the desired results; identifies or solves problems in machines, computers, or other technologies as they are related to performing tasks.Interest in nutrition and fish physiology and be able to apply that knowledge to aquacultural systems.Stipend $4,500.00 – $6,000.00 MonthlyPoint of Contact JaneenEligibility Requirements Citizenship: U.S. Citizen OnlyDegree: Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree. 

Employer: Stewards Individual Placement Program Expires: 07/24/2026 NOTE: Applications are not accepted on Handshake. Please navigate to the link below to submit your application and all relevant materials.GIS Data Management and Web Mapping StewardPosition Title: GIS Data Management and Web Mapping Steward – AmeriCorps Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual PlacementsSite Location: Urban Parks and Recreation Recovery Program, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20240Application Due Date: July 3, 2026 Terms of Service:Start Date: 10/5/2026End Date: 2/19/2027AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 675-Hour Slot Purpose:Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards), a program of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with AmeriCorps service and career internship opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants serve with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits to provide institutional capacity, develop community relationships, and support ecosystem health. Stewards in partnership with the NPS GIS office is hosting a cohort of GIS stewards.This opportunity supports the Urban Parks and Recreation Recovery Program, managed out of the NPS Washington Office (WASO) by creating a comprehensive geospatial dataset and ArcGIS interface for the approximately 1,600 park and recreation facilities assisted by the UPARR program and that retain in perpetuity protection. The Steward will perform a variety of data organizing, sorting, management and app development tasks culminating in deliverables that help NPS and grant partners fulfill their perpetuity responsibilities by providing for easier, modern and efficient management of the program.Description of Duties:Data Inventory & Mapping: Compile inventory of UPARR assisted sites, including grant ID, address, and associated non-GIS grant documents.Conduct field verification and GPS data collection; collect field data to address identified data gaps, capture photo documentation with standardized metadata.Data Product Development & Integration: Design geodatabase schema aligned with NPS Core Spatial Data Standards. Establish primary keys that allow for GIS data to align to specific UPARR grants, and each grant relevant contract documentsCreate new geospatial content, including but not limited to new data layers, web maps, apps, forms, or dashboards. Publish content to NPS Enterprise GIS Portal.Build out relevant content metadata in accordance with appropriate QA/QC procedures and data validation needs; produce Data Dictionary and Metadata Catalog.Serve with NPS Information Technology and Resources Management, Resource Management to link geospatial features to NPS documentation and data store if applicable.Training & Knowledge Transfer: Develop documented user guides for NPS users and conduct one live training session for partners on how to use newly developed GIS resources.Key Deliverables: Design and build an ArcGIS web application that maps UPARR-assisted sites, linking each feature to centralized grant documents via secure attachments and metadata.Requirements:United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alienApplicants must be between ages of 18-30 years old, or up to 35 for veteran, based on Public Land Corps Act of 1993 authorizing this AmeriCorps opportunity.Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education awardAgrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check. Preferred QualificationsA successful candidate will have a strong foundation in GIS principles and data management practices, with demonstrated proficiency using Esri products. Candidates should be comfortable with geoprocessing tools, and geodatabase design principles. The position requires attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to take initiative and serve independently while collaborating with subject matter experts as needed.Applicants who have obtained or are pursuing a GIS degree or certificate and/or with GIS work experience are preferred. Prior to starting this position, a federal government security background clearance will be required.Our Commitment:Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.    Time Requirements:Typically, this position is expected to serve 40 hours per week, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term. Orientation and Training:Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities. Benefits:Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $2,817.14Living Allowance of $600 per week.Additional Benefit of $440 per week.Loan forbearance if EligibleInterest Payments if Eligible  Evaluation and Reporting:As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.Supervisor Name and Contact Information:Program Contact information: James Gasaway, jgasaway@conservationlegacy.org Service Site Contact Information: Tatiana Marquez, Tatiana_Marquez@nps.gov Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Employer: Stewards Individual Placement Program Expires: 07/24/2026 NOTE: Applications are not accepted on Handshake. Please navigate to the link below to submit your application and all relevant materials.GIS Suport Steward, VegetationPosition Title: GIS Support Steward – AmeriCorps Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual PlacementsSite Location: Yellowstone Center for Resources, Mammoth Hot Springs, WY 82190Application Due: July 3, 2026Terms of Service:Start Date: 10/05/2026End Date: 03/19/2027AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 675-Hour SlotPurpose:Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards), a program of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with AmeriCorps service and career internship opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants serve with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits to provide institutional capacity, develop community relationships, and support ecosystem health. Stewards in partnership with the NPS GIS office is hosting a cohort of GIS stewards.This position is located at Yellowstone National Park in northwest Wyoming. On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the world’s first national park for all to enjoy the area’s unique hydrothermal and geologic features. Within Yellowstone's 2.2 million acres, visitors have unparalleled opportunities to observe wildlife in an intact ecosystem, explore geothermal areas that contain about half the world’s active geysers, and hike intermountain northern Rocky Mountain ranges. Home to more than 1,500 plant taxa, the vegetation communities of Yellowstone National Park include overlapping combinations of species typical of the Rocky Mountains. Forests made up of lodgepole pine, Engelmann spruce, subalpine fir, whitebark pine, and limber pine cover roughly 80% of the park. For more information about Yellowstone NP, please visit http://www.nps.gov/yell We are seeking a GIS Steward to join our vegetation management team in Mammoth, WY to provide crucial data management and visualization support. The Steward will coordinate with the various vegetation management work group leads (native plant restoration, invasive plant management, and vegetation monitoring) to improve data capture, organization, and presentation. Opportunities may be available to contribute to other GIS projects as they arise. This position will significantly enhance the incumbent's proficiency in the following key NPS Competencies: coordination and communication, critical thinking and problem solving, technology application, information quality assurance, project organization and management, and data and metadata management. Description of Duties:Project 1: Improve spatial representation and utility of park-wide invasive plant population and treatment data.The goal of this project is to revamp how invasive plant data is currently collected and stored in Yellowstone’s Invasive Plants database with the goal of improving future usability of data (e.g. fieldwork project planning and prioritization, sharing with partners and contractors, and end of season reporting). At present, Yellowstone NP’s invasive plant data contains multiple large datasets capturing both invasive plant population data and past removal or treatment efforts, typically displayed jointly in a Web Map. While the overall framework of layers performs well enough, the current data collection standards and related attribute fields yield poor data visualization, making it difficult to operationalize for planning field work and sharing maps with other work groups. Additionally, it does not allow for easy parsing through queries. The project will necessitate the ability to consider all aspects of invasive plant data from field collection to generation of usable maps for multiple end users. This will likely include, but may not be limited to:Time spent in field and office settings, under the guidance of a Vegetation Biologist, to learn current field data collection procedures and gain an understanding of invasive plant distributions on the landscape.Modifying existing or developing new layers and attributes to store invasive plant population and treatment data that would allow for improved visualization and querying, largely ensuring the ability to generate specific attribute and spatial queriesModifying existing or developing new data collection forms for ESRI Fieldmaps app to populate layersWriting correlating field data collection SOPs for new/modified field data collection standards and formsField testing new collection standards to ensure applicability and efficiency in field collectionIntegrating previously collected data points into newly established standards to create one unified databaseGenerating pre-set queries for quick and easy data filteringEnsuring spatial representation is intuitive for generalist audiencesUpdating or creating a new AGOL dashboard to track and report on annual fieldwork progressProject 2: Long-term Vegetation Monitoring Dashboard (if time allows)For this project the data is well organized and will offer the candidate an opportunity to collaborate with the Greater Yellowstone Inventory and Monitoring Division through the vegetation ecologist at Yellowstone NP. The goal is to create a dashboard or experience that summarizes key vegetation trends for the 10 years of sagebrush monitoring data collected. Key characteristics of the project:-Trends over time for species using different filters for genus, species, functional group, nativity etc.-Custom date ranges for trends-Summaries that include number of days sampled, number of quads sampled, etc. to quantify sampling effort in that year.Requirements:United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alienApplicants must be between ages of 18-30 years old, or up to 35 for veteran, based on Public Land Corps Act of 1993 authorizing this AmeriCorps opportunity.Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education awardAgrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check. Preferred QualificationsA successful candidate will:Have experience in GIS database creation, management, and visualization, ideally through use of ESRI software, platforms, and apps. Have critical thinking and creative solution seeking skills. These are crucial as the candidate will need to conceptualize visual products for multiple end users by integrating several large datasets. Be a strong written and verbal communicator. They will need to document and report progress to the Vegetation Program team to ensure all changes are understood and in alignment with desired outcomes. It will also be important to develop a well-written set of data collection standards to accompany ESRI Fieldmaps forms for data collection. Have great attention to detail and be organized to maintain a record of work done, particularly in creating any joint relationships between multiple data layers, apps, and web displays. Feel comfortable taking initiative and working independently. While weekly meetings and frequent guidance will be provided, daily and weekly tasks will be identified by the Steward.Applicants who have obtained or are pursuing a GIS degree or certificate and/or with GIS experience are preferred. Prior to starting this position, a federal government security background clearance will be required.Our Commitment:Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.    Time Requirements:Typically, this position is expected to serve 40 hours per week, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.  Orientation and Training:Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities. Benefits:Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $2,817.14Living Allowance of $600 per week.Additional Benefit of $360 per week.Housing: Shared housing (own bedroom with shared kitchen, bathroom, laundry) is available in Mammoth, WY.  Evaluation and Reporting:As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.Supervisor Name and Contact Information:Program Contact information: James Gasaway, jgasaway@conservationlegacy.org Service Site Contact Information: Steven Bekedam, Supervisory Veg Specialist, 307-344-2161  Pamela Schaefer, Vegetation Biologist, 307-250-5550  Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Employer: Stewards Individual Placement Program Expires: 07/24/2026 NOTE: Applications are not accepted on Handshake. Please navigate to the link below to submit your application and all relevant materials.GIS Fire and Fuels StewardPosition Title: GIS Fire and Fuels Steward – AmeriCorps Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual PlacementsSite Location: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, 47050 Generals Highway, Three Rivers, CA 93271Application Due: Friday, July 3rd Terms of Service:Start Date: 10/05/2026End Date: 03/19/2027AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 675-Hour SlotPurpose:Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards), a program of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with AmeriCorps service and career internship opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants serve with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits to provide institutional capacity, develop community relationships, and support ecosystem health. Stewards in partnership with the NPS GIS office is hosting a cohort of GIS stewards.Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks contain iconic, rare, and vulnerable natural resources particularly giant sequoias (Sequoiadendron giganteum) and wildlife species of varied status with the Endangered Species Act, including California spotted owl (Strix occidentalis), fisher (Pekania pennanti), Pacific marten (Martes caurina), and great gray owl (Strix nebulosa). All species are adapted to the deep and varied fire history at these parks; however, they face new threats including fires of greater size and intensity. Understanding forest structure, fuel composition, and wildlife habitat is important for guiding how fire and natural resource managers implement prescribed fires and mechanical thinning treatments in ways to protect giant sequoias and minimize risks to wildlife and wildlife habitat. Current methods for quantifying forest structure are reliant on field crews and capture only a small area of land by direct measurements. Remote sensing methods, including the use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and terrestrial LiDAR scanners (TLS), when paired with on-the-ground field validations can provide a method of landscape-level monitoring of forest structure. The goals of the SEKI Fire & Fuels GIS Steward are:Generate workflows for data analysis of UAS-derived imagery and/or TLS data to quantify forest structure, including measurements of tree DBH, height, height to live crown, and surface fuels quantity.Validate UAS-derived forest measurements by comparing them to field collected measurements from the long-term monitoring database of the SEKI Fire Ecology program.Conduct spatial analyses connecting burn severity and forest structure.Description of Duties:The GIS Steward will serve closely with park GIS and USWFS fire ecology staff to support the validation of UAS-derived forest measurements and analyses of forest structure. Responsibilities will include:Remote SensingDownload, organize, and manage high-resolution imagery and derived datasets.Process UAS-acquired imagery and terrestrial LiDAR scans.Use field-collected data and remote sensing products to validate model.Data Management & AnalysisGenerate workflows for analysis of remote-sensed (UAS & TLS) data for forest metrics.Conduct spatial accuracy assessments using field-collected data and summarize remote-sensed model performance metrics.Conduct spatial analyses connecting burn severity, forest structure, and habitat that supports wildlife of management concern.Generate summary maps and spatial products to communicate findings to park leadership and partners.Documentation and CommunicationDevelop metadata and documentation describing validation procedures.Create workflow documentation to ensure reproducibility and long-term implementation.Facilitate data sharing with project partners.Present interim findings to GIS, resource, and fire staff.Prepare a final written and mapped summary of methods and results.  Requirements:United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alienApplicants must be between ages of 18-30 years old, or up to 35 for veteran, based on Public Land Corps Act of 1993 authorizing this AmeriCorps opportunity.Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education awardAgrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check. Preferred QualificationsCoursework in GIS, geography, environmental science, forestry, ecology, wildlifebiology, computer science, or related fieldExperience with ArcGIS Pro and other ESRI productsUnderstanding of:Vector and raster datasetsCoordinate systems and spatial accuracyBasic spatial statisticsExperience with remote sensing data (imagery interpretation, raster analysis, photogrammetry)Familiarity with uncrewed aerial systems (UAS)Familiarity with field data collection tools (e.g., Field Maps, Survey123, GPS units)Basic Python, R, or other scripting experienceStrong analytical thinking and attention to detailAbility to serve in office settingApplicants who have obtained or are pursuing a GIS degree or certificate and/or with GIS experience are preferred. Prior to starting this position, a federal government security background clearance will be required.Our Commitment:Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.    Time Requirements:Typically, this position is expected to serve 40 hours per week, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.  Orientation and Training:Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities. Benefits:Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $2,817.14Living Allowance of $600 per week.Additional Benefit of $200 per week. Evaluation and Reporting:As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.Supervisor Name and Contact Information:Program Contact information: James Gasaway, jgasaway@conservationlegacy.org Service Site Contact Information: Isabella Muscettola, isabella_muscettola@nps.gov Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Employer: Stewards Individual Placement Program Expires: 07/24/2026 NOTE: Applications are not accepted on Handshake. Please navigate to the link below to submit your application and all relevant materials.GIS Support Steward, ResourcesPosition Title: GIS Support Steward – AmeriCorps Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual PlacementsSite Location: Yellowstone Center for Resources, Mammoth Hot Springs, WY 82190 Application Due: July 3, 2026 Terms of Service:Start Date: 10/12/2026End Date: 2/26/2027AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 675-Hour SlotPurpose:Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards), a program of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with AmeriCorps service and career internship opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants serve with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits to provide institutional capacity, develop community relationships, and support ecosystem health. Stewards in partnership with the NPS GIS office is hosting a cohort of GIS stewards.This position is in the Yellowstone Center for Resources division, which houses the park’s natural and cultural resources workgroups.  Service will be mostly performed in the office, with some opportunities for field service.  The position will be based out of the park headquarters in Mammoth Hot Springs, WY, at an elevation of 6300 feet.  Five miles to the north is the town of Gardiner, MT - the North Entrance to Yellowstone National Park. Gardiner has a grocery store and restaurants. Livingston, MT is approximately 60 miles away and Bozeman, MT is about 85 miles from Gardiner, MT.  When in the field, the individual should anticipate serving in mountain weather conditions with the presence of wildlife.  Winter conditions will exist with cold and snow.   Description of Duties:The GIS program in Yellowstone provides geospatial support for many programs within the Yellowstone Center for Resources, including Vegetation, Physical Sciences, Wildlife, and other resource management programs. The GIS Support Steward will help manage and improve the spatial data that these programs collect and maintain. Duties will include developing data collection systems using ArcGIS Pro, Field Maps, and Survey123; using ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Pro to help incorporate new data into current data management systems; creating and maintaining Experience Builder and Dashboard web applications for data viewing, editing, and analysis; and using these tools to improve data management workflows. The Steward may use ArcGIS Server to work with versioned enterprise geodatabases. In addition, the Steward may assist with maintaining air quality and sound monitoring stations located throughout Yellowstone. The skill level, knowledge, experience, and interest of the Steward will determine which specific products and deliverables they will be working on.  Likely products include: Developing data collection systems using Esri's Field Maps and Survey123 Creating or updating geodatabases Hard-copy and web-based cartographic products Creating or maintaining Esri Experience Builder and/or Dashboard web applications Using ArcGIS Server to work with versioned enterprise geodatabasesDocumentation for all the above Requirements:United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alienApplicants must be between ages of 18-30 years old, or up to 35 for veteran, based on Public Land Corps Act of 1993 authorizing this AmeriCorps opportunity.Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education awardAgrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check. Preferred QualificationsAdvanced GIS knowledge and skills.  Experience using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and Microsoft Office products.  Experience creating, editing existing, and populating new GIS databases.  An understanding of spatial and non-spatial databases.  Cartographic skills desired.​   Applicants who have obtained or are pursuing a GIS degree or certificate and/or with GIS experience are preferred. Prior to starting this position, a federal government security background clearance will be required.Our Commitment:Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.    Time Requirements:Typically, this position is expected to serve 40 hours per week, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.  Orientation and Training:Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities. Benefits:Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $2,817.14Living Allowance of $600 per week.Additional Benefit of $200 per week.Housing ProvidedEvaluation and Reporting:As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.Supervisor Name and Contact Information:Program Contact information: James Gasaway, jgasaway@conservationlegacy.org Service Site Contact Information:  Julie Rose, Julie_rose@nps.gov Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Employer: Stewards Individual Placement Program Expires: 07/24/2026 NOTE: Applications are not accepted on Handshake. Please navigate to the link below to submit your application and all relevant materials.GIS Data Science StewardPosition Title: GIS Data Science Steward – AmeriCorps Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual PlacementsSite Location: San Francisco Area Network, Fort Cronkhite, Building 1063, Sausalito, CA 94965Application Due: Friday, July 3rd Terms of Service:Start Date: 10/05/2026End Date: 2/19/2027AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 675-Hour SlotPurpose:Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards), a program of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with AmeriCorps service and career internship opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants serve with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits to provide institutional capacity, develop community relationships, and support ecosystem health. Stewards in partnership with the NPS GIS office is hosting a cohort of GIS stewards.The San Francisco Bay Area Network (SFAN) is one of 32 National Park Service Inventory and Monitoring (I&M) Networks across the country established to facilitate collaboration, information sharing, and economies of scale in natural resource monitoring. SFAN consists of eight national park units located along the central California coast. These parks contain some of the most significant examples of terrestrial Mediterranean-type ecosystems and coastal marine environments anywhere in the world.The GIS Data Science Steward will build streamflow models from which output GIS products will be used to support data informed Salmonids monitoring at Golden Gate National Recreation Area and Point Reyes National Seashore. The streamflow model will use USGS stream gage data on the Olema and Redwood creeks for model training. Developed streamflow models will be spatially and temporally applied to upstream stream segments and Salmonids monitoring locations to allow for estimation of streamflow metrics across time (e.g., seasonal, at monitoring events, etc.). Resulting metrics will be used in Salmonids analyses. There will be opportunity to apply the streamflow model and metrics to future projections. Description of Duties:Under direction and guidance from the SFAN Data Scientist and Salmonids monitoring team the Steward will perform data analysis and data-workflow processes including the following:Implement streamflow model on select streams.Create a GIS hydrological model (based on DEMs via ArcGIS or via Python/R Library) to derive upstream contributing areas for stream segments.Publish the GIS hydrologic model with metadata to the SFAN GIS repository.Develop workflow to calculate streamflow metrics by event and across time periods (e.g., peak flows, low flows by season, year, etc.) to be used in Salmonids monitoring analyses.Create integrated data-pipeline workflow to facilitate running the streamflow model annually along with accompanying streamflow metrics.Create database table schema for output products (e.g., upstream contributing area, streamflow metrics, Requirements:United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alienApplicants must be between ages of 18-30 years old, or up to 35 for veteran, based on Public Land Corps Act of 1993 authorizing this AmeriCorps opportunity.Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education awardAgrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check. Preferred QualificationsThe successful candidate will have a strong foundation in GIS and experience performing geospatial analyses and data analyses. Desired experience and skills include the following:Knowledge of GIS hydrological analysis and hydrological modelingStrong analytical skills, including experience developing and applying statistical models.The applicant must have strong scripting skills in Python and or R (ideally both) - required2Experience with Git and GitHub for collaborative, multi-user code development would be a plus.An understanding of data management, open data and open science data principles and best practices.Experience in using and managing relational databases (Access, SQL Server) would be beneficial.In addition to technical skills the applicant must have strong interpersonal skills including:Ability to serve collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of scientists and data professionals.Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills to communicate and document workflow status and process with program staff.An interest in natural resource management and ecological sciences would be beneficial.Must be self-motivated and have a high attention to detailApplicants who have obtained or are pursuing a GIS degree or certificate and/or with GIS experience are preferred. Prior to starting this position, a federal government security background clearance will be required.Our Commitment:Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.    Time Requirements:Typically, this position is expected to serve 40 hours per week, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.  Orientation and Training:Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities. Benefits:Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $2,817.14Living Allowance of $600 per week.Additional Benefit of $200 per week.  Evaluation and Reporting:As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.Supervisor Name and Contact Information:Program Contact information: James Gasaway, jgasaway@conservationlegacy.org Service Site Contact Information: Kirk Sherrill, Kirk_Sherrill@nps.gov Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Employer: Stewards Individual Placement Program Expires: 07/24/2026 NOTE: Applications are not accepted on Handshake. Please navigate to the link below to submit your application and all relevant materials.GIS Cultural Resource StewardPosition Title: GIS Cultural Resource Steward – AmeriCorps Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual PlacementsSite Location: Saguaro National Park, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ 85730 Application Due: July 3, 2026 Terms of Service:Start Date: 10/12/2026End Date: 04/02/2027AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 900-Hour SlotPurpose:Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards), a program of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with AmeriCorps service and career internship opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants serve with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits to provide institutional capacity, develop community relationships, and support ecosystem health. Stewards in partnership with the NPS GIS office is hosting a cohort of GIS stewards.Saguaro National Park is located outside of the city of Tucson, AZ. The park protects its namesake, our nation's largest species of cacti, the giant saguaro, and its numerous cultural and historic resources. The focus of this project will be on cultural resources. Accurate geospatial data remains a fundamental component to understanding these. Examining resources in a geographic context allows Cultural Resource Specialists to study the interaction of those resources and to identify larger trends across landscapes. Using technological tools such as geospatial data to better manage and protect our cultural resources is critical. With the implementation of such systems, however, comes the need for improved data management, which in turn necessitates the development of standardized elements to facilitate data sharing and dissemination. Park housing is not provided. Description of Duties:This position will serve with the park’s GIS Specialists and Cultural Resource staff to:The GIS Steward will serve with the park’s GIS Specialist and Archaeologist, with support from other NPS GIS and cultural resource experts. The project will include review and continued modernization of legacy data sets and developing tools and applications for data creation, editing and update.Populating the site-specific information into the existing GIS data Create Standard Operating Procedures and tutorials for managing park cultural resources GIS data including field mapping, updating the master data, metadata procedures, maintaining online maps, etc.Assist with organization of other cultural resources spatial and non-spatial dataAssist with other park projects to be identified based on park needs and on Steward interests, skills, and goal.Service will occur both individually and in a team setting. Requirements:United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alienApplicants must be between ages of 18-30 years old, or up to 35 for veteran, based on Public Land Corps Act of 1993 authorizing this AmeriCorps opportunity.Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education awardAgrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check. Preferred QualificationsA successful candidate will have a strong foundation in GIS and data management practices and proficiency using Esri desktop software and data manipulation geo-processes and tools. Knowledge of geodatabase design principles and experience with spatial data standards and metadata are preferred. This position requires attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to take initiative and work independently, while also being supported by subject matter experts as needed. Planned service will be conducted in a climate-controlled office. Completed coursework in anthropology, archeology, and history is preferred. Applicants who have obtained or are pursuing a GIS degree or certificate and/or with GIS experience are preferred. Prior to starting this position, a federal government security background clearance will be required.Our Commitment:Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.    Time Requirements:Typically, this position is expected to serve 40 hours per week, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.  Orientation and Training:Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities. Benefits:Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $2,817.14Living Allowance of $600 per week.Additional Benefit of $280per week. Evaluation and Reporting:As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.Supervisor Name and Contact Information:Program Contact information: James Gasaway, jgasaway@conservationlegacy.org Service Site Contact Information: Kara O’Brien, kara_obrien@nps.gov, (520) 733-5193Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Employer: Stewards Individual Placement Program Expires: 07/24/2026 NOTE: Applications are not accepted on Handshake. Please navigate to the link below to submit your application and all relevant materials.GIS Support StewardPosition Title: GIS Support Steward – AmeriCorps Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual PlacementsSite Location: 909 First Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104 (Teleservice eligible within commuting distance to an NPS office in Seattle, WA; San Francisco, CA; Honolulu, HI; or Washington, DC)Application Due: July 3, 2026 Terms of Service:Start Date: 10/05/2026End Date: 03/19/2027AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 675-Hour SlotPurpose:Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards), a program of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with AmeriCorps service and career internship opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants serve with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits to provide institutional capacity, develop community relationships, and support ecosystem health. Stewards in partnership with the NPS GIS office is hosting a cohort of GIS stewards.In addition to protecting and managing America’s national park sites, the National Park Service (NPS) also operates programs that extend throughout the nation to connect all Americans to their parks, trails, rivers, and other special places. The Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance (RTCA) program helps community groups, nonprofits, state and local governments, and tribes plan parks and trails, conserve and improve access to rivers and natural areas, and create recreation opportunities through locally-led partnerships. This GIS Support Steward will provide technical GIS assistance for a variety of RTCA community projects and national program needs. The Steward will gain hands-on experience in producing maps, integrating data, and other GIS support functions while contributing to projects that enhance conservation and recreation across the country.Description of Duties:The GIS Steward will provide maps, outreach tools, and support for community projects supported by RTCA. This may include static maps for reports, ArcGIS Story Maps, interactive map products that can be used in public outreach settings, GPS and integration of field data into mapping exercises, community engagement and outreach using GIS tools, and other technical support. The GIS Steward will compile data from GIS databases, create geospatial datasets, and develop maps for other NPS partnership and civic engagement programs such as hydropower and wild and scenic rivers. The GIS Steward may also conduct spatial analysis to inform decision-making and assess program impact, perform data quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) to ensure accuracy and consistency of spatial data, support web mapping applications and dashboards, and assist with national program GIS initiatives. Collaboration with staff and partners will occur across multiple offices and time zones using remote communication tools to coordinate tasks and share updates. Opportunity for travel to a program office, project site, or training event may become available. Requirements:United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alienApplicants must be between ages of 18-30 years old, or up to 35 for veteran, based on Public Land Corps Act of 1993 authorizing this AmeriCorps opportunity.Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education awardAgrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check. Preferred QualificationsIdeal candidates will possess a solid foundation in GIS principles, skills, and data management practices and be able to demonstrate proficiency in producing well-designed cartographic products and using the current suite of Esri ArcGIS software and tools. This position requires strong organizational, teamwork, and communication skills, including technical writing and presenting. Candidates must be self-motivated and comfortable reaching out to coworkers or technical specialists as needed and working independently after an initial training period. Applicants who have obtained or are pursuing a GIS degree or certificate and/or with GIS experience are preferred. Prior to starting this position, a federal government security background clearance will be required.Our Commitment:Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.    Time Requirements:Typically, this position is expected to serve 40 hours per week, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.  Orientation and Training:Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities. Benefits:Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $2,817.14Living Allowance of $600 per week.Additional Benefit of $480 per week. Evaluation and Reporting:As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.Supervisor Name and Contact Information:Program Contact information: James Gasaway, jgasaway@conservationlegacy.org Supervisor Contact Information: Elizabeth Hale, GIS Specialist, Elizabeth_Hale@nps.govConservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Employer: Stewards Individual Placement Program Expires: 07/24/2026 NOTE: Applications are not accepted on Handshake. Please navigate to the link below to submit your application and all relevant materials.GIS Data Management and Tech Support StewardPosition Title: GIS Data Management and Tech Support Steward - AmeriCorpsConservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual PlacementsSite Location: One Denver Federal Center, Building 50, Denver, CO 80225 (Teleservice eligible or Lakewood, CO)Application due: July 3, 2026Terms of Service:Start Date: 10/05/2026End Date: 03/19/2027AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 675-Hour SlotPurpose:Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards), a program of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with AmeriCorps service and career internship opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants serve with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits to provide institutional capacity, develop community relationships, and support ecosystem health. Stewards in partnership with the NPS GIS office is hosting a cohort of GIS stewards. This GIS Data Management and Tech Support Steward will provide GIS technical support to the Intermountain Regional office and parks of the NPS Intermountain Region, including field data collection support, data management, map production and application development.Description of Duties:Duties of the GIS Steward position include, but are not limited to the following: Data Organization, Integration, and Quality Assurance. Organize, prepare, and validate existing geospatial data for addition to the Intermountain Regional datasets and NPS National Datasets, ensuring adherence to national and regional spatial data standards and verifying data accuracy and completeness.  Data Workflow Development. Develop and document efficient data editing workflows and best practices for data creation and field collection, incorporating quality checks to promote data consistency and accuracy. Standard Operation Procedures and Governance. Create and maintain standard operating guidelines (SOPs) for geospatial data creation, management, access, and sharing, embedding quality assurance methods to foster strong data governance and usability. GIS Support and Project Assistance. Provide user support for Intermountain Region GIS support requests and contribute to other ongoing GIS projects, gaining broad experience. Team Collaboration. Actively participate in weekly GIS Team meetings and other team-oriented events and discussions, contributing to a collaborative work environment and sharing insights on data management practices. Program Engagement. Participate in weekly Cohort meetings, led by NPS GIS Program support staff, maximizing learning and networking opportunities. Capstone Project. Design and deliver a presentation to the NPS GIS community at the conclusion of the position, showcasing accomplishments and improved competencies.  Requirements:United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien Applicants must be between ages of 18-30 years old, or up to 35 for veteran, based on Public Land Corps Act of 1993 authorizing this AmeriCorps opportunity. Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.  Preferred Qualifications:  Education and/or experience in applied GIS. Knowledge of GIS data management including familiarity with GIS file types and data schemas. Knowledge of GIS applications including desktop GIS and web mapping applications. Ability to sesrve with a team that handles GIS support requests – collaborate with teammates on tasks. Ability to track assigned tasks and provide written and verbal updates on progress. Prior to starting this position, a federal government security background clearance will be required.  Our Commitment:  Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.     Time Requirements:Typically, this position is expected to serve 40 hours per week, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service  Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.   Orientation and Training:Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities. Benefits: Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $2,817.14 Living Allowance of $600 per week. Additional Benefit of $280 per week.  Evaluation and Reporting: As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service. Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking. Supervisor Name and Contact Information: Program Contact information: James Gasaway, jgasaway@conservationlegacy.org Service Site Contact Information:  Doug Wilder, Doug_Wilder@nps.gov Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Employer: Stewards Individual Placement Program Expires: 07/24/2026 NOTE: Applications are not accepted on Handshake. Please navigate to the link below to submit your application and all relevant materials.GIS Cultural Resources and Web Mapping StewardPosition Title: GIS Cultural Resources and Web Mapping Steward – AmeriCorps Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual PlacementsSite Location: National Capital Regional Office, 1100 Ohio Dr SW, Washington, DC 20242 Application Due Date: July 3, 2026 Terms of Service:Start Date: 10/5/2026End Date: 01/22/2026AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 450-Hour Slot Purpose:Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards), a program of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with AmeriCorps service and career internship opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants serve with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits to provide institutional capacity, develop community relationships, and support ecosystem health. Stewards in partnership with the NPS GIS office is hosting a cohort of GIS stewards.This opportunity supports the National Capital Region (NCR) Commercial Services Program by creating a comprehensive geospatial dataset and ArcGIS interface for all concession and lease locations. Concessioners and lessees are commercial entities authorized to conduct business in National Parks who also maintain NPS buildings and landscapes. The Steward will perform a variety of data collection, management, and app development tasks, culminating in deliverables that help NCR integrate contract management documents and plans into a geospatial context to provide for easier, modern, and more robust oversight of commercial operations. Description of Duties:Data Inventory & Mapping:Compile inventory of concession and lease locations, including contract IDs, operation types, and associated documents, plans, inspection reports, and other non-GIS information.Identify existing geospatial data resources, including from the NPS ArcGIS Enterprise GIS Portal, park atlas, past contractor deliverables, data clearinghouses, and other sources. Identify gaps in existing geospatial data. Conduct field verification and GPS data collection; collect field data to address identified data gaps, capture photo documentation with standardized metadata.Data Product Development & Integration:Design geodatabase schema aligned with NPS Core Spatial Data Standards. Establish primary keys that allow for GIS data to align to specific concession contracts, and each contracts relevant contract documents and deliverables (ex., concessioner performance records, contract documents, etc. associated with a land assignment or building/set of buildings)Create new geospatial content, including but not limited to new data layers, web maps, apps, forms, or dashboards. Publish content to NPS Enterprise GIS Portal. Serve with the Division of Facility Management to link geospatial features to FMSS asset records for lifecycle management.Build out relevant content metadata in accordance with appropriate QA/QC procedures and data validation needs; produce Data Dictionary and Metadata Catalog.Serve with NPS Information Technology and Resources Management, Resource Management to link geospatial features to NPS documentation and data store if applicable.Training & Knowledge Transfer:Develop documented user guides for each NCR park unit and conduct one live training session for each NCR park on how to use existing and newly developed GIS resources. Key Deliverables:Depending on project progress, either Design and build an ArcGIS web application that maps concessioner land assignments and buildings, linking each feature to centralized contract/plan documents and administrative deliverables via secure attachments and metadata. Develop a normalized geodatabase schema (e.g., by concessioner/contract ID), configure pop-ups, filters, and role-based access, and integrate with Microsoft 365 document libraries and Survey123 workflows for ongoing records intake. Document the architecture and governance, automate data refreshes with ArcGIS Pro/Python, and deliver training and a pilot deployment that can scale across multiple parks.Create a project description and plan to assist the NPS in future efforts to complete ADuty Station:Teleservice in Washington, DC area (National Capital Region) with field service across parks including National Mall and Memorial Parks (NAMA), George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP), National Capital Parks–East (NACE), Rock Creek Park (ROCR), and Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park (CHOH).Requirements:United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alienApplicants must be between ages of 18-30 years old, or up to 35 for veteran, based on Public Land Corps Act of 1993 authorizing this AmeriCorps opportunity.Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education awardAgrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.Preferred QualificationsAdvanced GIS skills with Esri suite (ArcGIS Pro, geodatabases, web maps).Experience in geodatabase design, metadata creation, and spatial data standards.Strong organizational, teamwork, and communication skills; ability to serve independently after onboarding.Familiarity with NPS Commercial Services Program (concessions, CUAs, leasing).Experience linking GIS data to asset management systems (eg., Maximo).Knowledge of ArcGIS Portal security and data governance practices. Applicants who have obtained or are pursuing a GIS degree or certificate and/or with GIS experience are preferred. Prior to starting this position, a federal government security background clearance will be required.Our Commitment:Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.    Time Requirements:Typically, this position is expected to serve 40 hours per week, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term. Orientation and Training:Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities. Benefits:Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $ 1,956.35Living Allowance of $600 per week.Additional Benefit of $440 per week.Loan forbearance if EligibleInterest Payments if Eligible Evaluation and Reporting:As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.Supervisor Name and Contact Information:Program Contact information: James Gasaway, jgasaway@conservationlegacy.org Service Site Contact Information: Michael Stachowicz, Michael_Stachowicz@nps.gov Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Employer: Stewards Individual Placement Program Expires: 07/24/2026 NOTE: Applications are not accepted on Handshake. Please navigate to the link below to submit your application and all relevant materials.GIS LiDAR Data Management StewardPosition Title: GIS LiDAR Data Management Steward – AmeriCorps Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual PlacementsSite Location: Mesa Verde National Park, Cortez, CO 81330Application Due: July 3, 2026Terms of Service:Start Date: October 5, 2026End Date: January 22, 2027AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 450-Hour SlotPurpose:Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards), a program of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with AmeriCorps service and career internship opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants serve with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits to provide institutional capacity, develop community relationships, and support ecosystem health. Stewards in partnership with the NPS GIS office is hosting a cohort of GIS stewards.Located in southwest Colorado, Mesa Verde National Park is dedicated to the preservation of the natural and cultural landscapes, homes, and villages of the Ancestral Puebloan people who lived and farmed there for over 800 years. The park comprises 53,000 acres on south sloping cuestas of pinyon-juniper woodlands intersected by valleys and deep canyons. The park is most famous for the alcove cliff-dwellings with standing Ancestral Pueblo architecture.The Park’s Cultural Resources operation is seeking an enterprising GIS Data Management Steward to learn and support the post-processing of terrestrial LiDAR data of this unique cultural-architectural resource.Description of Duties:Learn how to process terrestrial lidar scan data of cliff-dwelling architecture, such as point cloud classification and registration.Learn to process LiDAR point cloud data into a variety of cartographic and architectural products such CAD vector line work maps, and raster surface elevations. Apply the learned skills to produce final products.Write Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), document best practices and efficient data processing and editing workflows.Assist GIS Specialist with a variety of other park-wide GIS tasks, including high-accuracy geospatial data collection and processing.Participate in the weekly NPS-GIS Steward Cohort meetings.Design a capstone project presentation to be presented to fellow GIS-Steward cohort and interested NPS personnel.  Requirements:United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alienApplicants must be between ages of 18-30 years old, or up to 35 for veteran, based on Public Land Corps Act of 1993 authorizing this AmeriCorps opportunity.Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education awardAgrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.Preferred QualificationsThe candidate should have a good base of GIS skills and knowledge of ESRI applications including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online web-mapping. The candidate should be enterprising and resourceful in using online tutorials to learn independently Trimble Business Center and/or Real Works programs and document workflows from point cloud to vector CAD and other deliverables. Candidates should be detail-oriented, have strong writing and communication skills, and demonstrate initiative.The ideal candidate would have knowledge and skills working with LiDAR data, preferably with Trimble Business Center and/or Real Works, and AutoCAD. However, as these are rare skills, the next preferred candidate would be someone determined to learn these programs from online tutorials and possibly in-person custom training.Our Commitment:Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.    Time Requirements:Typically, this position is expected to serve 40 hours per week, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term. Orientation and Training:Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities. Benefits:Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $1,956.35Living Allowance of $600 per week.Additional Benefit of $200 per week.Loan forbearance if EligibleInterest Payments if Eligible Evaluation and Reporting:As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.Supervisor Name and Contact Information:Program Contact information: James Gasaway, jgasaway@conservationlegacy.org  Service Site Contact Information: Sheldon Baker, Sheldon_Baker@nps.gov Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Employer: Stewards Individual Placement Program Expires: 07/24/2026 NOTE: Applications are not accepted on Handshake. Please navigate to the link below to submit your application and all relevant materials.GIS Data Management StewardPosition Title: GIS Data Management Steward – AmeriCorps Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual PlacementsSite Location: Indiana Dunes National Park, 1100 N. Mineral Springs Road, Porter IN 46304Application Due: July 3, 2026 Terms of Service:Start Date: 10/5/2026End Date: 3/19/2027AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 675 HoursPurpose:Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards), a program of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with AmeriCorps service and career internship opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants serve with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits to provide institutional capacity, develop community relationships, and support ecosystem health. Stewards in partnership with the NPS GIS office is hosting a cohort of GIS stewards.Indiana Dunes National Park is located at the southern tip of Lake Michigan approximately 50 miles southeast of Chicago, Illinois. At 15,000 acres, the park contains 15 miles of shoreline and over 50 miles of trails. Small towns, lakefront communities, natural areas, farms and industry surround the park. An abundance of cultural and recreational activities are available year-round. The area has weather typical of the Midwest, with temperatures normally ranging from 0 degrees in the winter to 90 degrees in the summer. The park is a hotspot where a rich mosaic of habitats are home to over 1,100 native plant species.Indiana Dunes National Park (INDU) has one of the most varied landscapes in the country, despite decades of fragmentation and disturbance. To protect and restore this unique place, the parks natural resource management team has a robust ecological restoration program and has been recording restoration actions in GIS for over 20 years. We are seeking a GIS Steward to join our team in Northwest Indiana to provide crucial data management support. The Steward’s service will improve existing, and develop new, geographic information systems (GIS) and database management systems used to document and inform future land management efforts at INDU and throughout the Great Lakes Watershed. Multiple parks and park partners throughout the Great Lakes Basin are involved in a GLRI (Great Lakes Restoration Initiative) funded pollinator habitat restoration project. The Steward will develop methodologies and a more standardized approach to gathering, analyzing, managing, and sharing data to facilitate data tracking and final GLRI reporting of GIS data from multiple partners and parks. The applicant should be prepared and willing to develop and communicate a workflow model and best practices for data collection and management as a product of this project. The Steward will also develop a GIS-based photo monitoring program to record long-term change of restoration areas. Existing photo point locations and related images will be georeferenced and integrated to improve data access. There will be an opportunity to utilize existing GIS data and images to develop outreach and educational material to share restoration success stories with the public through tools like ArcGIS StoryMaps. This position will enhance the incumbent's proficiency in key NPS GIS Competencies, including Coordination and Communication, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Technology Application, and Data Management and Metadata.Limited field service may include visiting restoration sites in and outside of the park for project orientation purposes and to assist partners in recording spatial location of restoration efforts. Opportunities will also be available to contribute to other GIS projects as they arise.Description of Duties:Duties of the GIS Steward position include, but are not limited to the following:Design geodatabase for the GLRI funded Pollinator Restoration Dataset Integrate existing Pollinator Restoration geospatial data into newly developed geodatabaseDesign spatially referenced photo monitoring data management system and integrate existing data into systemEnsure compatibility of existing geospatial data in existing datasetsData Workflow Development. Develop and document efficient data management workflows and best practices for geospatial data creation, management, access, and sharing, promoting data consistency, and improve usabilityUpdate metadata and data themes in INDU Restoration DatasetsGIS Support and Project Assistance. Provide user support for INDU Natural Resource Management Team and Great Lakes Research Education Center, gaining varied experienceTeam Collaboration. Actively participate in meetings and other team-oriented events and discussions, contributing to a collaborative work environment Eligibility Requirements:United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alienApplicants must be between ages of 18-30 years old, or up to 35 for veteran, based on Public Land Corps Act of 1993 authorizing this AmeriCorps opportunity.Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education awardAgrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check. Position QualificationsIdeal candidates will possess a solid foundation in GIS principles and data management practices, along with demonstrated proficiency in Esri products including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and Collector. Experience with geodatabase design principles, spatial data standards, and metadata creation is highly desired. Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are essential. While subject matter experts will provide support, initiative and self-direction are key to success in this position. The Steward should be comfortable working independently to research GIS methodologies and establish workflows. Knowledge of ecological restoration and experience with both ArcGIS Pro and QGIS is desirable. Applicants who have successfully completed a minimum of 2 years of higher education (post high-school) with a concentration in GIS, will be strongly considered. Prior to starting this position, a federal government security background clearance will be required.Although planned project work will be conducted in a climate-controlled office at INDU Headquarters, opportunities for field work may become available. This would involve hiking off trail in rugged conditions in a variety of weather conditions. Candidates should be comfortable working in upland and/or wetland habitats should the opportunity for field work become available. Our Commitment:Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.    Time Requirements:Typically, this position is expected to serve 40 hours per week, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.  Orientation and Training:Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities. Benefits:Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $2,817.14Living Allowance of $600 per week.Additional Benefit of $280 per week.Housing ProvidedEvaluation and Reporting:As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.Supervisor Name and Contact Information: Laura Brennan; 219-387-6877; laura_a_brennan@nps.gov Program Contact information: James Gasaway, jgasaway@conservationlegacy.org Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Employer: Stewards Individual Placement Program Expires: 07/24/2026 NOTE: Applications are not accepted on Handshake. Please navigate to the link below to submit your application and all relevant materials.GIS Data Management StewardPosition Title: GIS Data Management Steward – AmeriCorps Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual PlacementsSite Location: Mesa Verde National Park, Cortez, CO 81330Application Due: July 3, 2026Terms of Service:Start Date: October 5, 2026End Date: January 22, 2027AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 450-Hour Slot Purpose:Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards), a program of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with AmeriCorps service and career internship opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants serve with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits to provide institutional capacity, develop community relationships, and support ecosystem health. Stewards in partnership with the NPS GIS office is hosting a cohort of GIS stewards.Located in southwest Colorado, Mesa Verde National Park is dedicated to the preservation of the natural and cultural landscapes, homes and villages of the Ancestral Puebloan people who lived and farmed there for over 800 years. The park is 53,000 acres on a southern sloping cuesta of Pinyon-Juniper woodlands and mesa tops intersected by valleys and deep canyons. The Cultural Resources operation at Mesa Verde is seeking a GIS Steward to assist with GIS data management and workflows automated with Python scripting; along with other GIS related tasks such as GNSS data collection, metadata creation, and static and web-based cartography. Description of Duties:Develop Python modules to process incoming geospatial data and update geodatabases.Develop and document efficient data editing workflows and best practices for data creation and field collection for data consistency and accuracy. Write Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for data management.Integrate existing geospatial data into established national and regional data standards.Assist GIS Specialist with a variety of other park-wide GIS tasks, including high-accuracy geospatial data collection and processing.Participate in the weekly NPS-GIS Steward Cohort meetings.Design a capstone project presentation to be presented to fellow GIS-Steward cohort and interested NPS personnel. Requirements:United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alienApplicants must be between ages of 18-30 years old, or up to 35 for veteran, based on Public Land Corps Act of 1993 authorizing this AmeriCorps opportunity.Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education awardAgrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.Preferred QualificationsThe candidate should have a good base of GIS skills and knowledge of ESRI applications including ArcPro, ArcGIS Online web-mapping applications, and data manipulation and processing via Python scripting. The candidate should have knowledge of geospatial data management, including working with geodatabases. Candidates should have a strong attention to detail, communication skills and demonstrate initiative. Most importantly the candidate should be eager to learn about and contribute to park operations and NPS GIS practices.Our Commitment:Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.    Time Requirements:Typically, this position is expected to serve 40 hours per week, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term. Orientation and Training:Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities. Benefits:Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $1,956.35Living Allowance of $600 per week.Additional Benefit of $200 per week.Loan forbearance if EligibleInterest Payments if Eligible Evaluation and Reporting:As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.Supervisor Name and Contact Information:Program Contact information: James Gasaway, jgasaway@conservationlegacy.org Service Site Contact Information: Sheldon Baker, Sheldon_Baker@nps.gov Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.