Conservation Ecology & Mapping Fellowship

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct field work to document natural resources
• Write natural resource content for a variety of conservation and land management projects
• Utilize ArcGIS Pro to create maps. Digitize plans for mapping purposes.
• Complete research-related tasks such as literature reviews, data analysis, and analysis and interpretation of GIS data sets on topics such as natural resources, land use, climate change, and conservation
• Support land conservation activities through natural resource documentation, research, writing, and data collection
• Support stewardship activities, including property and invasive management, habitat creation & management, and volunteer crew assistance
• Assist with the production of management and climate plans
• Perform special projects related to natural resource and open space planning, land conservation and stewardship, GIS, and other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Strong work ethic and commitment to Greenbelt’s core values, mission and vision
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion justice and access
• Bachelor’s degree in ecology, biology, botany, environmental science or related field by the start of the fellowship
• Experienced with natural resource field work through coursework, projects, professional or volunteer experience
• Experienced with ArcGIS Pro, one year of GIS education preferred
• Detail oriented, self-directed but also successful in a collaborative environment. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects with direction from supervisor
• Effective writer for a variety of audiences
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and related software
• Demonstrated interest in land conservation, climate resilience, and/or environment and a willingness to learn