Impactful Conservation GIS & Land Data Specialist

Mass Audubon; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

13 paid holidays

Job summary

Mass Audubon is seeking a Conservation GIS and Land Data Specialist to manage property records and run GIS analyses that support land conservation decisions across Massachusetts.

The role uses ArcGIS Pro, Landscape database software, and SharePoint to create models, maintain boundary information, and provide tools for field staff while collaborating with conservation science teams. Regular travel to Mass Audubon properties is involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS or related field.
• Passion for the environment and land conservation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ArcGIS Pro.
• Familiarity with field survey practices and determining boundary locations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage a large/project load.
• Comfortable with traveling and working in the field alone.
• Ability to traverse varied terrain and work long days when needed.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain GIS layers documenting Mass Audubon’s legal property interests.
• Administer the Landscape database and central information access point.
• Carry out property-related projects including monitoring and acquisitions.
• Serve as a point of contact for Landscape inquiries and provide trainings.
• Support annual property monitoring and field verification of boundaries.
• Provide boundary information to MassGIS and support field staff with tools.
• Develop GIS models and apps to aid conservation decision-making.

Skills

ArcGIS Pro

Microsoft Office

Field survey practices

Boundary determination

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in GIS or related field

Master’s degree in GIS or related field

Tools

Landscape database management program

SharePoint

Job description

Mass Audubon is seeking a Conservation GIS and Land Data Specialist to manage property records and run GIS analyses that support land conservation decisions across Massachusetts.

The role uses ArcGIS Pro, Landscape database software, and SharePoint to create models, maintain boundary information, and provide tools for field staff while collaborating with conservation science teams. Regular travel to Mass Audubon properties is involved.