Project Coordinator/Geospatial Analyst

CHESAPEAKE CONSERVANCY INC • Selinsgrove, PA

6h • $58,000 - $65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This project coordinator/geospatial analyst will support the Conservancy’s Chesapeake Tributaries Initiative. The program’s focus is improving local water quality and wildlife habitat. The incumbent will use a data-driven common agenda to support collaboration among local and regional nonprofits, engineering and contracting firms, and county, state, and federal government agencies toward achieving common environmental goals. The project coordinator/geospatial analyst will work directly with the Conservancy’s Conservation Innovation Center to create GIS-based analyses and tools to advance these efforts. The project coordinator/geospatial analyst is a new position to Chesapeake Conservancy and provides opportunities for growth with additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, agricultural science, environmental resource management, natural resource management, environmental policy, biology, ecology or a related field with specialized course work in GIS analysis.
• 1-3 years experience coordinating with multiple organizations, building trust and rapport, and maintaining positive, continuous communication.
• Demonstrated proficiency in data management and delivery using Microsoft Office and Google Drive as well as Esri’s ArcGIS Desktop, ArcPro, and ArcOnline mapping/Experience Builder.
• Demonstrated initiative to advance project objectives and ability to work independently, create and implement work plans, and manage timelines to ensure grant deliverables and deadlines are met.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and comfort with communicating to both technical and non-technical material effectively to a wide variety of audiences.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage and track workflows integrating programmatic, technical, and financial colleagues.
• Understanding of environmental restoration efforts and monitoring related to water quality and wildlife habitat.

Responsibilities

• Leads data collection and the creation and delivery of geospatial analysis and tools in response to ongoing partner needs.
• Working within an existing network of environmental restoration professionals, the primary role of this position is to provide technical coordination of restoration, monitoring, and related activities. The project coordinator will work directly with partners to document and manage data related to landowner outreach, habitat restoration and water quality and use this information to support decision-making that improves coordination for future efforts.
• Partner relationships are an important component of this position. The incumbent will attend and facilitate meetings, and regularly interact and communicate with current and prospective partners. They will engage in public speaking, make presentations, and represent the Conservancy in key meetings and events.
• The Coordinator will support the Conservancy’s Conservation Innovation Center to deliver newly created high resolution GIS data to on-the-ground partners and identify and document the ways partners are utilizing this data. The incumbent will be responsible for developing and delivering user-friendly tools that address user-defined needs including online spreadsheets, maps, and ArcGIS online web maps and apps. The incumbent will also support efforts to expand GIS-based prioritization and implementation strategies established within PA throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
• This position will be required to attend regular staff meetings, maintain regular communication with the program director and other Conservancy staff, and provide input on grant reporting and outreach material development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level