Position Title: GIS Cultural Resources Data Management and Development Steward – AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements

Site Location: Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake, OR 97604

Terms of Service:

• Start Date: 06/01/2026
• End Date: 11/13/2026
• AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 675 Hours

Purpose:

Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards), a program of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with AmeriCorps service and career internship opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants serve with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits to provide institutional capacity, develop community relationships, and support ecosystem health. Stewards in partnership with the NPS GIS office is hosting a cohort of GIS stewards.

Crater Lake National Park is seeking a GIS Steward to join our team located at Crater Lake, Oregon to provide crucial data management and GIS support to the Park’s Cultural Resources branch. The steward will focus on the development, population, and launch of a Master Cultural Resources Geodatabase that will pull together all cultural resources data (archaeology and historic built resources) into a single, complete, and open geodatabase. This project will greatly aid in the protection of important cultural and historical sites, buildings, structures, districts, and objects throughout the park. The GIS Steward will provide project support to the archaeology team by preparing field devices, receiving and handling incoming field data, and generating maps and geospatial analysis. The position may include some opportunities for data collection in the field. As time allows, opportunities will also be available to serve with other park programs to contribute GIS skills to critical projects as they arise. This opportunity will significantly enhance the incumbent's proficiency in key NPS GIS Competencies, including Coordination and Communication, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Technology Application, Information Quality Assurance, and Data Management and Metadata. In-park housing will be provided.

Description of Duties:

Duties of the GIS position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Establish the Cultural Resources Geodatabase. Using existing standards, templates, and procedures, establish a Master Cultural Resources Geodatabase that will hold all cultural resources geodata, for use in project planning, cultural resources protection, management, monitoring, and research/analysis efforts.
• Data Organization and Integration. Gather, organize, and prepare existing geospatial data for addition into a CRLA Master Cultural Resources Geodatabase, adhering to established national and regional spatial data standards. Data will be organized to maximize openness, utility, and versatility.
• Data Quality Management. Identify outdated, incomplete, unattributed/under-attributed geodata, bring them into compliance with standards, and incorporate them into the Master Geodatabase; identify geodata that is outside the scope of the Master Cultural Resources Geodatabase, and assist in the development of standard operating procedures to deal with this type of information.
• Digitize Legacy Data. Create geodata from information provided in older cultural resources reports and publications, and incorporate them into the Master Geodatabase, as appropriate.
• Archaeological Project Support. Assist the archaeology team by preparing GPS units for use in the field, pre-loading them with existing information. Receive GPS data from returning field staff and process it for use in data analysis, site record generation, and mapping for cultural resources reporting.
• Standard Operation Procedures. Create Standard Operating Procedures and tutorials for managing park cultural resources GIS data including field mapping, updating the master data, metadata procedures, maintaining online maps, etc.
• Support Other Park Programs. Provide GIS support to the Crater Lake Integrated Resources Division, Maintenance Division, Interpretive Division, and Visitor and Resource Protection Division, when time allows. Projects to be identified based on park needs and the participant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Weekly Cohort meetings. Participants will meet weekly with NPS to discuss solutions to common questions.
• Capstone presentation to the NPS GIS community. Participants present their experiences and accomplishments at the end of the opportunity.

Requirements:

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
• At least 18 years of age
• Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award
• Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong GIS skills and experience with ESRI ArcGIS desktop and web software and applications are essential, whether gained through coursework or applied experience.
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate proficiency in geospatial data management, including experience with geodatabases, performing database queries, editing data, and producing well-designed cartographic products.
• Coursework or experience in anthropology, archeology, or other cultural resource discipline is preferred.
• Applicant should be detail-oriented and organized, technically inclined, and possess good collaboration and communication skills, including writing and presenting. A successful applicant will also be self-motivated and, after the initial training period, comfortable serving independently, reaching out to the core workgroup or outside specialists as needed.

Applicants must also be enrolled at an institution of higher education or within two years post-graduation. Applicants who have obtained or are pursuing a GIS degree or certificate and/or with GIS work experience are preferred. Prior to starting this position, a federal government security background clearance will be required.

Our Commitment:

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Time Requirements:

• Typically, this position is expected to serve 40 hours per week, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service
• Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.

Orientation and Training:

• Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities.

Benefits:

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $2,817.14
• Living Allowance of $600 per week.
• Additional Benefit of $360 per week.
• Loan forbearance if Eligible
• Interest Payments if Eligible

Evaluation and Reporting:

As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.

Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.

Supervisor Name and Contact Information:

Program Contact information: stewardssupport@conservationlegacy.org

Service Site Contact Information: DADevenport@nps.gov

Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.