Geospatial Data Assistant

Date: 

Wednesday, November 7, 2018, 12:00pm

Location: 

Cambridge, MA

Geospatial Data Assistant

Harvard College Library: Harvard Map Collection

 

Location of Job

On Campus

Posting Date

October 17, 2018

Position Type

Part Time

Expiration Date

November 17, 2018

Contact

Bonnie Burns

Number of Openings

1

Time Frame

Academic Year

Shifts

Weekday

Number of Hours

8-10

Job Start Date

ASAP

Job End Date

June 30, 2019

   

Assist with the creation of geospatial data from paper maps. Georeference paper maps to assign latitude and longitude coordinates to the image. Create shape files and add labels based on the information from the paper map. While the position requires some knowledge of Geographic Information Systems, this is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the technology and to gain experience with GIS.Description

Please note: this position is located in the Harvard Map Collection and work hours need to be fulfilled between the hours of 9a and 5p, Monday through Friday.

Funding Source

Either FWSP or non-FWSP

Qualifications

  • Must have some knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software, preferably ArcGIS
  • Understanding of geospatial data formats
  • Scripting or programming highly desirable, but not required
  • Understanding of spreadsheet software is helpful.
  • Attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.

Hourly Rate

$15 - $18 per hour, based on experience

 

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