Restoration and GIS Specialist

Friends of the Verde River is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that works collaboratively for a healthy, flowing Verde River system. Friends of the Verde River is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as the Restoration and GIS Specialist. This person will be responsible for leading field crews to implement restoration work along the Verde River, as well as managing all spatial data for the organization. In the spring (April - June), this person will primarily work in the field, coordinating and supervising field crews conducting invasive plant monitoring and removal along the Verde River and its tributaries. During the remainder of the year, this employee will be based in the office in Cottonwood, AZ (hybrid), serving as support for field crews, and fulfilling the organization's data and visualization needs. Primary Responsibilities: Manage spatial data, produce maps, provide technical support, and maintain ArcGIS Field Maps app for crew use in the field; create project maps for grant proposals and reporting; create Field Maps apps for data collection during the treatment and monitoring seasons; create easily understandable and interactive story maps using ArcGIS Online; coordinate, supervise, and complete quality control for field crew work, including invasive plant monitoring and removal; provide field support for crews including chipper maintenance, sprayer maintenance and troubleshooting, herbicide delivery and other duties; collect riparian vegetation data along streams in the Verde River watershed according to established monitoring protocols; assist with partner and landowner coordination, compiling/presenting work reports, and project planning. Minimum Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in related field and/or GIS Certification preferred (Associate degree accepted with sufficient related coursework in botany, ecology, wetland science, natural resource management, GIS or other related fields); one year of experience with ArcGIS software and proficiency creating useful, informative maps; able to identify plants in the field and collect vegetation data following established field protocols; ability to work independently and communicate effectively in a remote/hybrid work environment. The office is located in Cottonwood, Arizona, and Friends operates as a hybrid workplace with employees required to report to the office at least once per week. The target start for this position is the end of July 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Compensation starts at $22 per hour plus an excellent package of benefits.