Catholic Relief Services Job Opportunity

Job Title :	Internship - Geographic Information Systems – Cartography
Requisition Number :	D2289
Area of Interest :	Other
Position Type :	Full Time
Location :	United States/Baltimore
Job Description :	Job Title:          Intern, Geographic Information Systems – Cartography            Department:   Global Knowledge and Information Management (GKIM) Work Location:   Baltimore, MD, USA Duration:    Summer 2015 (possibility to extend depending on project needs). Best Consideration Date: May 1, 2015 About CRS Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values to serving those in need Job Summary: The geographic information systems intern will develop map products to support humanitarian aid or international development projects underway at Catholic Relief Services (CRS).  Job Responsibilities: Evaluate and recommend symbology and style sheets for map production to form a set of templates for use throughout the agency. Evaluate publicly available data sources and their fitness for use as layers for particular maps. Evaluate data that will be collected via mobile devices and identify best approach to visualize it using ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro or ArcGIS Online. Add data that will be collected via mobile devices in the field as ArcGIS feature classes. Define projection and coordinate systems to be used based on evaluation of field data and the current state of other data layers. Prepare a suite of high quality map products, using professional cartographic practices, to meet documented requirements. Evaluate publication options to make interactive maps accessible using ArcGIS Online. Qualifications: Demonstrable experience or formal education using ArcGIS for Desktop version 10.x Good grasp of the core concepts of cartography and quality map production Enrolled in or completed in a Bachelor’s or Master’s Program Good work ethics, respect time and meet deadlines Good writing and communication skills Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, SharePoint, Excel, MS Project and SharePoint Must be fluent in written and spoken English. Agency-wide Competencies: These are rooted in the mission, values and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results. • Serves with Integrity. • Models Stewardship. • Cultivates Constructive Relationships. • Promotes Learning. Disclaimer Clause: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties and responsibilities associated with this position. Note: Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. or work location country, at the time of application. EOE/M/F/D/V

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