This week, I researched a GIS position that stood out both professionally and personally: a Cultural Resources GIS Fellow role with AmeriCorps, through Conservation Legacy. This remote position supports the National Historic Landmark Vulnerability Assessment Project, which uses GIS to identify climate-related risks like flooding and wildfires affecting historic sites. The role involves spatial analysis, updating metadata, and creating outreach content to raise awareness about the program.
What really drew me to this job was how it combines GIS with cultural heritage preservation and public service. I’ve gained experience with many of the skills it requires, including ArcGIS Pro, LIDAR, metadata standards, and technical writing. However, the AmeriCorps age eligibility rules mean I no longer qualify, but researching this role helped me clarify what kind of GIS work truly inspires me.
When I explored ESRI’s Sustainable Development industry overview, I noticed a strong connection between their framework and this position. ESRI highlights using GIS to support equitable, resilient communities and track progress toward global goals like climate action and cultural preservation. While this job focuses on historic sites, it reflects those values by blending spatial analysis, impact measurement, community engagement, and long-term resilience planning, all key themes in sustainable development.
This assignment showed me that even if a role isn’t achievable right now, it can still guide my career path. I’m motivated to keep developing my skills in GIS, cultural resource management, and community outreach. The overlap between my personal values and industry trends makes me excited about future opportunities to contribute to meaningful, sustainable change through GIS.
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