Geospatial Analyst: Conservation & Living Collections

Huntsville Botanical Garden; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Botanical Garden seeks a Geospatial Conservation Analyst to develop and analyze spatial data supporting living collections, conservation, and research. You will manage GIS systems, integrate diverse data, and produce maps, dashboards, and decision-support tools for staff and partners.

You’ll collaborate with staff, interns, and external partners, translating complex spatial information for technical and non-technical audiences while advancing GIS workflows and data standards across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Geospatial Science, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Ecology, Conservation Biology, Data Science, or a related field and 1.5+ years of professional GIS/geospatial experience or an equivalent combination thereof required.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online, including spatial analysis, geospatial data and geodatabase management, field data collection, and development of cartographic or analytical products required.
• Must demonstrate strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; sound data quality and workflow practices; and the ability to manage priorities and work independently within interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the Garden’s authoritative GIS/geospatial data environment (ArcGIS).
• Collaborate with staff to collect, integrate, validate, and analyze spatial and attribute data.
• Conduct spatial analyses to support conservation, research, and planning.
• Develop maps, analyses, dashboards, web applications, and geospatial metrics for decision-making.
• Troubleshoot GIS technology and perform QA/QC on data and products.
• Coordinate field data collection and mapping initiatives with staff, interns, and volunteers.
• Serve as a geospatial resource across the Garden and translate findings for diverse audiences.
• Provide project support for grant-funded initiatives and partnerships.

Skills

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Geospatial analysis

Data management

Python

SQL

ModelBuilder

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in GIS/Geospatial field

Master’s degree in GIS/Geography/Conservation

Tools

Python

SQL

ModelBuilder

Job description

Huntsville Botanical Garden seeks a Geospatial Conservation Analyst to develop and analyze spatial data supporting living collections, conservation, and research. You will manage GIS systems, integrate diverse data, and produce maps, dashboards, and decision-support tools for staff and partners.

You’ll collaborate with staff, interns, and external partners, translating complex spatial information for technical and non-technical audiences while advancing GIS workflows and data standards across