Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards), a program of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with AmeriCorps service and career internship opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants serve with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits to provide institutional capacity, develop community relationships, and support ecosystem health. Stewards in partnership with the NPS GIS office is hosting a cohort of GIS stewards.

National Park Service GIS Stewards and located across the NPS system in the continental United States and U.S. Virgin Islands. These positions reflect the unique needs of each National Park Unit, ranging from cultural resource management to ecological impacts of changing weather patterns. Ideal candidates have experience creating and managing geospatial data files. Proficiency with ESRI Softward (ArcGIS, StoryMap, etc.) is required, and coding experience may be helpful. Knowledge of geodatabase design principles, experience with spatial data standards and metadata is preferred.

All positions are anticipated to start June 1, 2026. Open positions are listed below:

• GIS Cultural Resources Steward - Alaska Regional Office
• GIS Support Steward - Big Cypress National Preserve
• GIS Support Steward - Colonial National Historical Park
• GIS Steward - Black Canyon of the Gunnison
• GIS Data Management and Support Steward - Golden Gate National Recreation Area
• GIS Cultural Resources Data Management and Development Steward - Crater Lake National Park
• GIS Cultural and Natural Resources Steward - Hot Springs National Park
• GIS Cultural and Natural Resources Steward - Heartland Network
• GIS Cultural Resources and Web Mapping Steward - Ice Age National Scenic Trail
• GIS Cartography and Data Management Steward - Midwest Regional Office
• GIS Cultural Resources Steward - Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve
• GIS Cultural Resources Steward - Virgin Islands National Park
• GIS Cultural Resources and Web Mapping Steward - National Capital Regional Office
• GIS Support Steward - Petroglyph National Monument
• GIS Support Steward - Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident. Applicants must also be enrolled at an institution of higher education or within two years post-graduation. Applicants who have obtained or are pursuing a GIS degree or certificate and/or with GIS experience are preferred. Prior to starting this position, a federal government security background clearance will be required.

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
• At least 18 years of age
• Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award
• Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.