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EwA Invasive Species GIS Volunteer
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About Earthwise Aware (EwA)
Earthwise Aware is a nonprofit all-volunteer organization dedicated to ecological literacy, cocreated participatory science, and conservation ethics. EwA connects communities to nature through science and stewardship, helping people become informed guardians of the ecosystems they share.
Overview
EwA is seeking a GIS volunteer to help our volunteer EwA GIS data analyst map and analyze invasive species and habitat data across local conservation areas. The volunteer will contribute to EwA’s participatory science program by creating and maintaining GIS datasets, producing visualizations of habitat fragmentation and invasive species spread, and ensuring the quality of ecological data that supports evidence-based conservation.
What You’ll Do
- Curate, clean, and validate field-collected spatial data.
- Conduct spatial and temporal analyses using QGIS or similar GIS software.
- Develop base maps, presentation maps, and story maps that communicate results to partners and the public.
- Help maintain EwA’s GIS database integrity.
- Collaborate with EwA’s GIS data analyst and field teams.
- Join occasional field sessions to better understand the data context.
What You Bring
- Familiarity with QGIS, ArcGIS, or comparable GIS tools.
- Strong data management skills and attention to detail.
- Background or interest in ecology, conservation, geography, or environmental science.
- Experience with Excel or Google Sheets.
- Knowledge of R, Python, SQL, or statistics is a plus.
- Curiosity, reliability, and a collaborative spirit.
Time Commitment
A few hours per week on a flexible schedule. Remote participation is possible. Consistency is encouraged to support ongoing projects.
Project Context
You will contribute to the EwA Invasive Flora Patrol project, which documents and analyzes invasive plant distributions across sites such as the Middlesex Fells Reservation. These visualizations help identify invasive species hotspots, guide mitigation priorities, and strengthen collaborations with partners, including the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and the Friends of the Middlesex Fells Reservation.
Impact
Your contributions will directly support data-driven conservation and ecological restoration. You will help produce maps and analyses that empower local communities and agencies to act effectively against invasive species threats. Volunteers who demonstrate strong commitment and make meaningful contributions to our work are acknowledged as co-authors in EwA publications and reports.
How to Get Involved
To learn more about our work, explore our Biodiversity and Climate Participatory Science Story Map. If you feel that EwA’s mission aligns with your ecological goals, we invite you to apply to this listing. Learn more about EwA, visit www.earthwiseaware.org
Location
Associated Location
Middlesex County
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Thank you for considering applying. Please make sure you have read our Biodiversity and Climate Participatory Science storyMap before submitting your application.
After reviewing your application, we will contact you. If we are interested, we will send a GIS mapping assignment to evaluate your technical skills. This role is in high demand, so we want to ensure the best possible fit for both you and our team. As all of us are volunteers, we are careful to respect your time as well as the time of our volunteer GIS leaders.
