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Title | Marine Conservation GIS Intern in South Carolina |
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The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact for people and nature around the world in 69 countries, all 50 United States, major US cities and in your neighborhood. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. One of our core values is our commitment to diversity. Therefore, we are committed to a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more. The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond. POSITION SUMMARY From shipping lanes to migratory routes for the endangered right whale, and from thriving ports to sustainable fisheries – our oceans and coasts provide so much to our environment and our economy. At a time of immense pressure and competing needs from our oceans and coasts, The Nature Conservancy is taking the lead in providing a comprehensive, multi-stakeholder approach toward protecting our marine resources. The Marine Conservation GIS Intern will be responsible for assisting the Southeast Coast and Ocean Partnership Coordinator in gathering, cleaning, editing, and analyzing spatial recreational use data for TNC’s Coastal Georgia Human Use Mapping Project, as part of the South Atlantic’s regional Ocean Planning strategy. The intern will learn about marine spatial mapping in a non-profit environment, and gain experience in participatory mapping, surveying, and working with varied technologies and complex datasets. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The Nature Conservancy is looking for a GIS intern to provide technical assistance to move ocean planning forward along the Georgia coast. This project is a pilot for the southeast region to build a framework for ocean planning that considers the objectives and input of multiple stakeholders and users. This approach is intended to help avoid unexpected conflicts between different types of users and between users and conservation goals. The intern will spend a major portion of the time processing and cleaning data gathered from mapping exercises showing recreational use areas in and offshore coastal Georgia. The intern will also assist TNC staff and Georgia DNR staff with mapping exercises – assisting participants in mapping activities, running GIS and other computer software, effectively communicating with staff and participants, and setting up equipment. The paid internship is for approximately 6 months and will spend an average of up to 18 hours a week on the project. RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
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AUTO SAFETY POLICY This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with the Conservancy's Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." Please see further details in the Auto Safety Program document available at www.nature.org/careers. Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record. HOW TO APPLY To apply to position number 45049, submit resume (required) and cover letter separately using the upload buttons. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on 1/27/2017. Click “submit” to apply for the position or “save for later” to create a draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. Failure to complete required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration. If you experience technical issues, please refer to our applicant user guide or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.*LI- The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of men and women of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. The successful applicant must meet the requirements of *The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process.* Job Title: Marine Conservation GIS Intern Location: South Carolina Job ID: 45049 Regular/Temporary: Temporary Full/Part Time: Part-Time |