GIS Assistant AmeriCorps

Position Details

Position (s): 4431
Title: GIS Assistant - Ameri Corps
Program: Scientists in Parks, Stewards Individual Placements
Site: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Brecksville, Ohio
Positions: 1

Duration: 36 Weeks (not flexible)
Flexible Start: Yes
Start Date: 5/4/2026
End Date: 1/11/2027
Ameri Corps Slot Classification: 1200 hours – minimum number of hours for the term

• Segal Ameri Corps Education Award: $5,176.50 upon successful completion of position
• Weekly Living Allowance: $600.00 per week, fixed rate
• Relocation Allowance: $450.00 (one‑time lump sum with first paycheck)
• Student Loan Forbearance: if applicable (administered by My Ameri Corps )
• Student Loan Interest Payments: if applicable (administered through My Ameri Corps )

Preference given to applicants who submit applications before Sunday, February 15, 2026. Applications will be reviewed after the Final date to receive applications passes. Positions will close after receiving 60 complete applications
, or at 11:59 p.m. EST on February 15, 2026, whichever occurs first.

GIS, Aquatic, River, Fisheries, Water Quality, Map, Survey, Creel, Riverine

This GIS Assistant is an Ameri Corps position. CUVA was established in 1974 to protect over 25 miles of the Cuyahoga River after decades of national attention for the river repeatedly catching on fire due to industrial waste contamination. For several decades since, local, regional, and national partners have been working together on cleanup and restoration efforts which have resulted in improvements to the Cuyahoga River ecosystem se cleanup and restoration efforts in the Cuyahoga River have protected and enhanced fish and wildlife habitat, improved recreational opportunities, and supported local communities.

The recovery of the Cuyahoga River and its watershed is a significant part of the story of the National Park. Significant recent events such as the Brecksville Dam removal, reintroduction of freshwater mussels and Lake Sturgeon, and wastewater treatment upgrades have led to dramatic improvements to water quality and fish habitat. Despite these improvements, the park is faced with management challenges such as increased visitation, non‑native fish species, population growth and development along its boundaries, and increased frequency and intensity of storm events.

Managing the Cuyahoga River and visitor use in a way that promotes ecosystem processes (free‑flowing, flood plain connection, etc.) while protecting infrastructure and providing for an improved visitor experience is an ever‑growing challenge. This service opportunity will support many river‑related aquatic resource management projects that will help the park understand the status of fish populations over time, visitor use in the National Park, and water quality information.

The GIS Assistant at Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CUVA) will support multiple aquatic resource projects within the Cuyahoga River watershed. The participant will develop geospatial tools and analytical products that inform recreation management, aquatic species conservation, habitat restoration, and river system monitoring. This position provides direct GIS support to three primary aquatic resource initiatives:

To support these efforts, the participant will research, compile, and standardize existing datasets related to fish populations, fishing activity, aquatic habitat conditions, and water quality. The participant will use ArcGIS Pro to create and edit GIS layers, prepare map products, and develop figures for technical reports. The participant will publish datasets to ArcGIS Online (AGOL) and build interactive web maps, applications, and dashboards that aid CUVA staff and…