GIS Cultural Resources Steward - NPS Northeast Archaeological Resources Program
Listed on 2026-06-24
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Research/Development
Information & Knowledge Management, Research Scientist
Position Title:
GIS Cultural Resources Steward – Ameri Corps
Site
Location:
Northeast Archaeological Resources Program, 115 John St., Lowell, MA 01852 (Teleservice eligible within commuting distance to Northeast Archaeological Program supported site, National Park Service units in northeast)
Application Due:
Friday, July 3rd
- Start Date:
10/05/2026 - End Date: 03/19/2027
- Ameri Corps Slot Classification: 675-Hour Slot
Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards), a program of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with Ameri Corps 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.
The Interior Region 1 Northeast Archeological Resources Program (NARP) supports identification, research, compliance, and management of archeological resources at 83 parks across the National Park Service’s Northeast Region, spanning from Maine to Virginia. Together, the region’s parks preserve and manage nearly 9,000 archeological sites and other cultural resources, including some of the most pivotal sites in American history, where the shape of our nation was debated, forged, and fought over.
We seek a GIS Steward to serve with NARP’s Archeological Baseline Inventory team to continue to develop comprehensive, available, and useful archeological geospatial data, tools, and workflows to support the NPS and its partners, stakeholders, contractors, and programs in understanding, managing, and protecting archeological resources in the Northeast Region.
This position will assist with the development, management, analysis, and availability of comprehensive archeological geospatial data for parks across the Northeast Region. In addition, the position will support NARP’s Archeological Baseline Inventory team by developing GIS tools, templates, and workflows, serving in environments such as ArcGIS, ArcGIS Enterprise, and ArcGIS Experience Builder to compile and present critical information to cultural resources program staff and decision makers at the park and regional level, and reviewing, modernizing, and improving access to legacy data.
Requirements- United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
- Applicants must be between ages of 18-30 years old, or up to 35 for veteran, based on Public Land Corps Act of 1993 authorizing this Ameri Corps opportunity.
- Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an Ameri Corps 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.
Advanced GIS skills and knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS desktop and web software and applications are essential. Applicants must be able to demonstrate proficiency in geospatial data management, including working with geodatabases, implementing spatial data standards, creating and updating metadata, and producing well‑designed cartographic and data visualization products. Skill and experience with Python may also be considered. Must possess strong organizational, teamwork, and communication skills, including technical writing and presenting.
Completed coursework or fieldwork in anthropology or archeology is preferred. A successful applicant will also be self‑motivated and, after the initial training period, comfortable working independently, reaching out to the core workgroup or outside specialists as needed. Most of the work will take place in a remote or climate‑controlled office environment. Some travel to Northeast Region parks may be required for research and field data collection.
Applicants who have obtained or are pursuing a GIS degree or certificate and/or with GIS experience are preferred. Prior to starting this…
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