Position Description: The AmeriCorps GIS Specialist will be an essential member of the team for this non-profit organization. This person will implement and support the Wetland Restoration Program and Truckee Meadows Trails Program. This AmeriCorps member will assist the programs through updating the GIS datasets for TMT and TMPF, data collection in the field, creation of maps/layouts, and more. Members in this position will have the unique opportunity to lay the foundation for the development of the TMT program. Service Location: Reno, NV Timeline for Service: September 2023 - December 2023
Member Duties : Primary Responsibilities: Updating and management of the TMT and TMPF GIS dataset. Collection of GPS waypoints and alignments in the field (Truckee Meadows region). Creation of maps and other presentation methods or user tools. This will include the use of design techniques in order to follow with TMT branding layouts. Design of a web-based viewer for the TMT GIS database Attend weekly organization meetings Secondary Responsibilities: Facilitate other interpretive programs such as Truckee Meadows Trails Challenge and Discover Your Parks walks Activities for the position may include the use of a personal vehicle, but mileage reimbursement is possible. Use of a personal cell phone with GPS and (free) mapping applications may be necessary as well. The position will be conducting activities under the shared supervision of the TMPF trails coordinator or with the assistance of other TMT partners. Qualifications:
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Environment .
Environment .
Skills :
Environment , General Skills , Team Work .
Environment , General Skills , Team Work .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
AmeriCorps GIS Specialist
Program Start/End Date
09/05/2023 - 12/22/2023
Work Schedule
Full Time
Age Requirement
Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99
Program Locations
NEVADA
Accepting Applications
From 08/21/2023 To 09/10/2023
Contact
Elena Larsen
50 Cowan Dr
Reno NV 89509
7753606068
elena@tmparksfoundation.org
Listing ID
120355
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