WILDCOAST
Geospatial Analyst Fellow
About the Organization:
WILDCOAST is an international team that conserves coastal and marine ecosystems and addresses climate change through natural solutions. Through science‑based conservation, community partnerships, and bold policy leadership, we safeguard some of the most biodiverse coastlines on the planet—from California’s iconic beaches to Mexico’s mangrove forests, coral reefs, and gray whale lagoons. Our team works across borders to conserve wildlife, restore blue carbon ecosystems, and empower local communities to protect the natural resources they depend on.
Position Description:
The WILDCOAST Geospatial Analyst Fellow will support the GIS needs of the US Wetlands program under the mentorship of the Conservation Ecology Manager. This position is a premier opportunity to hone technical GIS skills while contributing to regional conservation and rewilding efforts. The US Wetlands program utilizes landscape-level and survey data to inform adaptive management, scope future projects, and communicate outcomes to stakeholders.
Potential tasks include: Survey data management, developing GIS Dashboards and Story Maps, geospatial modeling, and processing diverse data types (Landsat/Drone imagery, public datasets, and mobile survey forms).
Desired Qualifications:
Educational Background: Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Geography, Environmental Science, GIS, or a related field.
Technical Proficiency: Foundational knowledge of ArcGIS Pro or ArcGIS Online, Python or Arcade familiarity.
Data Handling: Familiarity with or interest in learning mobile data collection tools like Survey123 or Field Maps.
Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail and a passion for coastal conservation and wetland restoration.
Self-Starter: Ability to work independently in a virtual environment (as required by the fellowship).
Time Commintment: 10-20 hours/week