GIS & Cartography Fellow - Midwest Regional Office

American Conservation Experience; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gear reimbursement up to $200 for gear

Provided training and orientation

Eligibility for Public Land Corps

Job summary

American Conservation Experience (ACE), a nonprofit Conservation Corps, is partnering with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to place four members in Bloomington, MN, focusing on GIS and cartography.

Members will support GIS data creation, management, and analysis under USFWS mentorship, with potential for extension beyond January 2026. The role involves converting records to geodatabases, georeferencing maps, data QA, and producing maps for field and publication use.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States; ACE does not provide visa sponsorship.
• Self-directed and able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record; 21+ to drive.
• Willing to undergo and pass required criminal history checks.
• Able to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Complete bi-weekly timesheets and term evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Convert historical and contemporary spatial records into digital geodatabases.
• Scan, georeference, and digitize maps, imagery, and other geospatial source materials.
• Delineate and reconcile geographic features and boundaries using GIS tools.
• Conduct QC/QA on geospatial datasets.
• Produce digital and hardcopy maps for technical, management, and field-use audiences.
• Collect spatial and environmental data using standardized field and GIS procedures.
• Manage, store, and organize spatial and field data within databases or spreadsheet systems.
• Create cartographic products for field operations, presentations, and publications.
• Communicate GIS concepts to colleagues and technical partners.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in GIS or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Pro

Geospatial data management

Remote sensing

Job description

American Conservation Experience (ACE), a nonprofit Conservation Corps, is partnering with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to place four members in Bloomington, MN, focusing on GIS and cartography.

Members will support GIS data creation, management, and analysis under USFWS mentorship, with potential for extension beyond January 2026. The role involves converting records to geodatabases, georeferencing maps, data QA, and producing maps for field and publication use.