Cartographer
Company: Woodwell Climate Research Center
Location: Falmouth
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionSUMMARY: Woodwell Climate Research Center
(Woodwell) is searching for an experienced Cartographer to help
communicate our science to a broad audience. Scientists at Woodwell
produce a wide array of spatial information, generally as a result
of complex ecosystem/climate modeling and analyses. The ideal
candidate for this position excels at visualizing spatial data and
at analytical techniques needed to sort, manage, and display such
information. Creativity and imagination are key qualities needed
for this position. In this role, the candidate will be given the
opportunity to combine analytical expertise and design skills to
help draw the story out of a dense array of spatial
information.Responsibilities:
- Provide cartographic support to scientists, researchers, and
communications staff.
- Produce maps for reports, presentations, posters, journal
articles, etc.
- Work closely with Communications staff to create timely and
relevant maps and other cartographic content.
- Conduct spatial analyses and associated data mining tasks for
map-based storytelling.
- Contribute to the overall map-making strategy of the
institution. Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of three years of experience designing and implementing
digital and/or paper map products.
- Professional portfolio/willingness to share map examples as a
demonstration of map-making skills and experience.
- Experience working with a variety of environmental spatial
datasets including remote sensing products.
- Proficient with desktop geospatial software (ArcGIS, QGIS, R,
etc.).
- Proficient with graphic design software (e.g., Adobe CS, GIMP,
etc.).
- Proven ability to follow standard cartographic conventions and
institution-wide color, fonts, and branding guidelines.
- Ability to communicate and work well among several fast-moving
teams. Desired Qualifications:
- Proven ability to research and properly credit map content,
both primary and ancillary material.
- Familiarity with remote sensing/image processing.
- Experience automating data analytics/management (via Python, R,
or similar high-level language).
- Experience with cloud-based analytical platforms (e.g., Google
Earth Engine).
- Experience building web maps and map applications.
- Experience building StoryMaps or similar web-based map
interfaces.Application review will be ongoing.Desired Start Date:
Immediately Classification and Compensation: This is a full-time,
salaried, exempt position, the annual salary range is
$65,000-$90,000 dependent on qualifications/experience. Woodwell
offers a generous benefits package and work life balance. Location:
Falmouth, Massachusetts or remote.Application Instructions: To
apply, please send your cover letter addressing your experience and
qualifications in relation to the responsibilities of this
position, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three
references as a single PDF to our careers portal. Incomplete
applications will not be reviewed. Please type CART22 on all
correspondence. Please visit Woodwell's website to learn more about
Woodwell's work.Located on a 10-acre campus near the village of
Woods Hole, the Woodwell Climate Research Center (Woodwell) is a
private, non-profit research center. Woodwell is a leading source
of climate science that drives the urgent action needed to solve
climate change. Woodwell has 80+ staff members and is excited to
welcome new employees to this work. Woodwell is an equal
opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status,
veteran status, or genetic information. Woodwell is committed to
providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation
for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs,
and activities. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at WoodwellWE NEED
ALL VOICES IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE Climate change is
the greatest challenge of our lifetimes. Woodwell Climate Research
Center (Woodwell) understands that the climate crisis—from causes
to consequences—is inextricably linked with persistent social
injustice. Effectively addressing either requires addressing both.
The climate crisis demands that we bring to bear all of the
knowledge, expertise, innovation, and creativity that we can
collectively muster, and those who have been marginalized and
disproportionately impacted must be heard. The work Woodwell
does—the questions we ask, the ways we seek answers, and the
strategies we put forward—is stronger when shaped by a diversity of
knowledge, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to welcome,
respect, and amplify differing voices. We value individuals as they
are, with all their differences in race, age, ethnicity, gender
identity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, language, and
mental and physical abilities. Woodwell acknowledges that our
organization, and the scientific community more broadly, have a
long way to go in living up to these ideals. We approach the work
of improving our organization with the same ambition and commitment
to systemic change that we bring to addressing climate change. We
will inevitably make mistakes, but we will continue to listen,
learn, and do this critical work. We understand that this work
requires an ongoing commitment from each and every one of us. We
are actively engaged in building and sustaining an equitable and
inclusive culture within our organization, and in fostering greater
diversity in climate science.
Keywords: Woodwell Climate Research Center, New Bedford , Cartographer, Other , Falmouth, Massachusetts
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