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# GIS Support Steward - Valles Caldera National Preserve

- **Company:** Conservation Legacy
- **Location:** Jemez Springs, NM, United States
- **Salary:** $31,200.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Geographic Information Systems, ArcGIS (Software), Databases, Spatial Databases, GIS Applications, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), GPS EXchange Format, Metadata Standards, Microsoft Office, Spatial Data Infrastructures, Scripting, Data Management
- **Published:** July 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1bcf541d1d35142b

## About the Role

* 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:
Advanced 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. Familiarity with metadata standards, and GIS data quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC). Experience with GPS data collection, remote sensing, Python scripting, or geoprocessing workflows. Interest in natural/cultural resource management, conservation, public lands, or National Park Service operations. Experience creating maps or web-based geospatial products. Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn new GIS technologies and workflows.

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., 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.

## Description

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 GIS Steward will work closely with the National Park Service's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Natural Resource programs at Valles Caldera National Preserve, with opportunities to support projects at Bandelier National Monument. Under the guidance and mentorship of the park's GIS Specialist, the participant will gain hands-on experience applying geospatial technologies to support natural resource conservation, land management, and public engagement.

Primary responsibilities will include modernizing legacy geospatial datasets, updating enterprise geodatabases with historical and newly collected GIS data, maintaining and utilizing National Park Service spatial datasets, supporting web and mobile GIS applications, preparing GPS and tablet equipment for field data collection, integrating spatial data into established national and regional data standards, producing maps and other geospatial products for park staff, improving GIS workflows, and responding to GIS-related requests from multiple park divisions. The participant may also participate in field data collection to support new facilities and infrastructure projects within Valles Caldera National Preserve and assist with GIS initiatives at Bandelier National Monument. The position may require operation of a government vehicle, and park housing may be available.

Throughout the position, the GIS Steward will develop practical skills in enterprise GIS, field data collection, data management, cartography, mobile GIS technologies, and spatial analysis while gaining valuable experience working within a multidisciplinary National Park Service environment. The participant will collaborate with resource managers, scientists, planners, maintenance staff, and other park professionals, providing a broad understanding of how geospatial information supports park operations and resource stewardship.

The position will culminate in the development of a geospatial product that transforms a portion of the park's legacy natural resource data into an engaging and useful resource for staff, visitors, researchers, educators, and partner organizations. By improving the quality, access, and usability of critical geospatial information, the participant's work will contribute directly to the protection and management of natural and cultural resources, support informed conservation decisions, and enhance public understanding of the landscapes and ecosystems managed by the National Park Service. The products and datasets developed during the position will provide lasting value to both park staff and the communities that benefit from the preservation, education, and recreational opportunities offered by these public lands., * 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.


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