GIS & Data Coordinator, BiblioTemps (Union of Concerned Scientists) (Cambridge)
BiblioTemps is an employment service of the Massachusetts Library System that provides experienced library workers for temporary placements in public, academic, and special libraries throughout Massachusetts.
Location: Union of Concerned Scientists - Remote (New England Residents Only)
Position Type: Temporary
Start date: August 11, 2025
End date: November 14, 2025
Schedule: Monday–Friday 9am–5pm
Pay Rate: $20.75 - $24.00 per hour, based on experience
CORI: Not Required
Summary of Responsibilities:
The temporary GIS Coordinator will provide project support for analytical staff at UCS. They will also provide support for project and data lifecycles.
General Duties and Responsibilities:
UCS is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture where talented people of widely diverse backgrounds can thrive. UCS believes the inclusion of diverse perspectives will improve their work and produce better societal and environmental outcomes for all, including historically disenfranchised communities. All staff participate in this commitment whether internally, in building a welcoming workplace culture and/or externally, in ensuring inclusive engagement with supporters, media, vendors, allies and others.
The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below:
· Scope, develop, design ArcGIS Story maps for rapid response
· Create maps or charts with analytic staff for research products
· Support data archiving and sharing best practices, such as use of data repository and GitHub
· Familiarity with ArcGIS or QGIS, and Python or R
· Offer individualized consultative services supporting needs in areas such as high-performance computing, text and data mining, data collection, automation, and mapping.
Qualifications
Basic Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
· Bachelor’s degree preferred in a field such as science, computer science, social science, political science, English, communications/marketing and one to two years of comparable experience.
· Current or recent Master’s degree students are encouraged to apply.
· Either data curation or database management experience with knowledge of FAIR principles.
· This position requires strong research, written, oral, relationship-building, and scholarly communications skills.
· Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to simultaneously manage and prioritize many tasks, and strong attention to detail.
· Ability to learn new technological tools, applications, and techniques continuously is desirable.
· Positive, team-oriented attitude; ability to work in an environment that can become fast-paced near deadlines.
Massachusetts Library System (MLS) is an equal opportunity employer.
MLS is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, age, marital status, sex, physical or mental challenge, creed, religion, political affiliation, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation. Members of underrepresented groups, and those committed to working in a diverse cultural environment are encouraged to apply.
Contact with questions – bibliotemps@masslibsystem.org
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