GIS Intern

ABOUT

The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 30 countries, all 50 United States, and your backyard. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The GIS Intern participates in conservation data and database maintenance and management.  This may include one or more of the following functions:

• Maintains and populates data and records databases and manual files
• Produces maps and/or other graphic products and reports
• Maintains GIS library and/or database products library

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma and 6 months of related experience
• Experience maintaining and populating databases and manual files.
• Experience producing maps and/or other graphic products and reports.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, ESRI ArcGIS products, and using the Internet.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Performing administrative duties emphasizing detail-oriented and numerical tasks including data entry
• Database and computer spatial or tabular based management skills including managing, maintaining and populating databases.
• Ability to follow instructions from colleagues

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION

• Position term is June 9, 2014 – August 15, 2014.

BENEFITS-SHORT TERM POSITIONS

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.
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SALARY INFORMATION

• $12.00/hour

TO APPLY

To apply to position number 41840, submit resume and cover letter as one document. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on February 26, 2014.

Failure to complete all of the required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration.

You must click “submit” to apply for the position. You may select “save for later” if you prefer to create a draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited.

If you are experiencing technical issues, please refer to our applicant user guide or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.