Maps and Geospatial Assistant

Penn State University

United States

10 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Part-time (≤ 32 hours)

Compensation

$31,200.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.careerbuilder.com

Tech stack

Geographic Information Systems Software Applications Metadata Spatial Data Infrastructures

Job description

Assisting library users with the map and geospatial data collections using library systems, computer mapping tools, and online resources
Working on projects involving map and geospatial collections
Filing maps into folders and proper order in the map collection
Georeferencing maps
Producing geospatial data and metadata to support maps and geospatial projects
Use of scanner technology for scanning maps
Responding to library users related to library informational inquiries
Opening and closing the unit space

Requirements

The Penn State University Libraries, Donald W. Hamer Center for Maps and Geospatial Information, is seeking part-time employees to operate a maps and geospatial information service desk and participate in departmental geospatial projects. Primary work hours are Monday through Friday between 9am-5pm paid at $15.00/hr.

Ideal candidates are undergraduate students with the ability to work 6-10 hours a week depending on scheduling., * Ability to work alone or in conjunction with faculty and staff members

Commitment to excellent customer service
Ability to work on projects independently and as part of a group
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated high level of reliability and responsibility

Preferred Qualification

Interest in geography, cartography, geographic information systems (GIS), maps, forestry, agriculture, international affairs, landscape architecture, history, ecology, remote sensing, web-mapping, and related topics
Familiarity with geospatial software applications.

Please include resume, cover letter, and availability for Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 in the application. This position is based on the University Park, PA campus.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCESEmployment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies., Agriculture, Background Investigation, Cartography, Communication Skills, Credit and Collections, Crime Prevention, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Ecology, Fire Safety, Foreign Affairs, Forestry, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, High Reliability, Metadata, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Security Policy, Spatial Data, State Library, Statistics, Training/Teaching, University Library, University/School Policies, Writing Skills