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Join the American Forest Foundation's WoodsCamp team to support the operations and development of a dynamic technology platform fostering good stewardship of family forests across the US. WoodsCamp is web based experience leveraging regional geospatial data to help landowners identify stewardship opportunities best suited to their forest and personal goals.
The American Forest Foundation uses these tools in service of a clear mission to protect and measurably increase the clean water, wildlife habitat and sustainable wood supplies coming from family-owned forests, by working with landowners, partners, stakeholders and policymakers to address today's important economic and environmental issues.
We are hiring a full time GIS Manager who will work within the WoodsCamp team to manage geospatial datasets and infrastructure at the heart of our technology platform. The GIS Manager will also work with other teams at the American Forest Foundation to support conservation planning, spatial data analysis, cartography, and data management.
What you'll do
Responsibilities
- Lead the management, analysis, and implementation of geospatial data used to drive services offered by WoodsCamp and regional conservation teams.
- Develop/Clean mapping layers needed for new WoodsCamp deployments
- Review and improve performance of existing geoserver architecture
- Review and improve performance of exiting spatial queries and data layers
- Create data standards and implement data server for collection and storage of geospatial information across the American Forest Foundation
- Support conservation teams in preparing maps and presentation materials
- Supervise and manage third party contractors completing geospatial analysis for the American Forest Foundation
What you'll need
Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, university, or equivalent and at least three years of GIS experience are required. Salary will be commensurate with experience and is combined with an attractive benefits package. The position is based with the WoodsCamp team in Lunenburg, NS.
Required Technical Skills:
- Proficient in ESRI ArcMap, ArcServer, and ArcOnline platforms
- Proficient in QGIS and open source geoservers
- Experience in modeling, automated workflows, and Python scripting
- Coding ability in PostgreSQL and PostGIS to support WoodsCamp dev team
- Experience in server architecture and management
Required Personal Attributes:
- A commitment to the American Forest Foundation's mission with a passion for forests and conservation
- Both personable and flexible with the ability to work under pressure and adapt based on what is learned through experience
- A sound work ethic with the ability to act both independently and as part of a team
- Strong initiative; a self-starter with tenacity, resilience, and high energy
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with a wide variety of constituencies, including co-workers, business and community leaders, partners, and volunteers
- A client service orientation
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to effectively plan and problem solve
- Results-oriented with a keen understanding of the steps necessary to achieve goals on deadline and within budget
- Time management skills, with the ability to prioritize, coordinate and manage multiple priorities
- Ability and willingness to travel as needed
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A little bit about us
WoodsCamp
WoodsCamp is the technology platform provided by the American Forest Foundation, to help connect woodland owners across the United States with professional advice, funding programs, and services to help keep their forest healthy.
The WoodsCamp team is committed to AFF's mission of ensuring the sustainability of America's family forests. We are achieving this by developing online tools and world class support for landowners and partners as they act across millions of acres to ensure clean water, carbon sequestration, wildlife habitat, and sustainable wood for present and future generations.
WoodsCamp works by gathering datasets, information from local conservation partners, funding programs, offers, etc. By allowing landowners to select their property on the woodscamp.com map and identifying their goals for their forest, we are able to filter for eligible programs and services that are right for them. After providing a detailed report on their property, and the opportunities that are available, WoodsCamp connects interested landowners with the programs of interest.
Learn more about the problem we're solving here.
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Apply Now to grab this rare opportunity to live in a beautiful vibrant rural community, unleash your creativity and leadership with a growing team that values innovation and impact.
We offer a startup culture with the security of consistent funding and a strong network of partners and assets. If you are passionate about forest and wildlife conservation, rural sustainability and lean startup, there is no better place to put your talent to work.
We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
For more information on WoodsCamp, please visit woodscamp.com. For more information on the American Forest Foundation, please visit forestfoundation.org.