Remote Impact Analytics & Conservation Data Intern

The Conservation Fund; United States; Remote; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The Conservation Fund seeks a Data Analytics Data Intern to support the Impact Analytics Initiative. Work at the intersection of data science and land conservation, helping identify where investments create the greatest ecological and community benefits. Mentors guide you on real-world conservation data projects and analyses.

This remote role prefers candidates in the Arlington/DC Metro area and offers data-driven opportunities across water, biodiversity, carbon, and rural economies.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level training in ecology, conservation biology, geography, environmental data science, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency in spatial analysis (GIS, remote sensing, or Earth observation platforms).
• Experience with data science tools (Python, R, or similar) and comfort working with large, heterogeneous datasets.

Responsibilities

• Assist with background research on conservation strategies and trends to identify how conservation data analysis can be used for prioritization and evaluation of opportunities.
• Gather and review spatial datasets from internal and external sources, including through hosted web services and cloud platforms.
• Conduct spatial analyses of trends and conservation opportunities across themes using GIS, cloud computing, and Python or R.
• Review and contribute to existing codebase for conservation impact analytics.
• Present findings and collaborate on maps, dashboards, or visualizations to inform conservation planners and funding partners.
• Coordinate with Impact Analytics and Capital Investments to supply quantitative data on conservation outcomes.
• Coordinate with other teams across the organization, including real estate staff, marketing, legal, and finance.

Skills

Spatial analysis

Python

R

Data handling

Education

Graduate-level training in ecology/conservation/geography

Tools

Google Earth Engine

Microsoft Planetary Computer

GIS software

Job description

The Conservation Fund seeks a Data Analytics Data Intern to support the Impact Analytics Initiative. Work at the intersection of data science and land conservation, helping identify where investments create the greatest ecological and community benefits. Mentors guide you on real-world conservation data projects and analyses.

This remote role prefers candidates in the Arlington/DC Metro area and offers data-driven opportunities across water, biodiversity, carbon, and rural economies.