GIS Toolkit Research Scholar

Remote

GIS Fellowship Semillas Scholar

$5,000 total, paid bi-monthly | 14 weeks; 15 hours a week

Spring 2025

Title: GIS Toolkit Research Scholar

Anticipated dates of service: 14 weeks; 15 hours a week

Location: Remote

Pay rate: $5,000 total, paid bi-monthly

Project Background:

The Latinx Preservation Toolkit serves as an introduction to the principles and practices of historic preservation, encompassing both community-led preservation and mainstream approaches. The Toolkit ensures equal access to information, empowering Latinx communities to preserve, celebrate contributions, and tell their own stories. Latinos in Heritage Conservation is moving into phase 2 of the Toolkit project: Borderlands. During this phase, LHC will develop a Toolkit focused on the Borderlands region aimed to amply Latinx historic and heritage preservation in this region.

Position Summary:

The graduate scholar will work with LHC’s Geospatial Project Manager, the Education and Outreach Department, and Preservation Department to conduct research into histories and places associated with our LHC’s Toolkit Borderlands research and projects. The scholar will research and curate digital resources, such as images and videos, to be turned into StoryMaps, an Esri web-based platform. Additionally, the scholar will virtually attend biweekly departmental meetings, as well as weekly check-ins with the Geospatial Project Manager via Teams.

This position will report immediately to the Geospatial Project Manager.

This fellowship is 5 months long.

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Education:

Currently enrolled and taking classes at an accredited US institution (Masters or PhD).

Studies and/or experience in digital humanities, history, historic preservation, public history, American studies, Chicanx or Latinx studies, planning, architecture, or a related field are encouraged.

Working knowledge of Borderlands history, Latinx or Chicanx history, and/or knowledge in Spatial Analysis preferred
Familiarity with/interest in the digital humanities, including methods of collecting, translating, and categorizing qualitative data.
Experience with or desire to learn GIS
Experience working in community engagement, outreach, and/or participatory research
Self-starter with excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
Spanish language skills (written/verbal) desired

Technology and Equipment Requirements:

Personal computer (no tablet)
High speed internet connection

LHC Mission: To build a movement that affirms Latinx heritage through education, conservation, and leadership development.

LHC Vision: A just world that values Latinx heritage, people, and places.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter, resume/CV, and a StoryMap link (including minimum 1 map you created) to info@latinoheritage.us with the subject: GIS Toolkit Research Scholar_[YOUR NAME] by EOD Friday, January 6, 2023.

Selection process and timeline:

Applications live: Friday, December 6, 2024
Fellowship Information Webinar: Monday, December 16, 2024 @6:00 pm CT
Application Deadline: Friday, January 10, 2025
Application review begins: Week of January 17, 2025
Round 1 Interviews: Week of January 27, 2025
Round 2 Interviews: Week of February 3, 2025
Decision made: Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Fellowship begins: Monday, March 3, 2025
Fellowship concludes: Friday, June 6, 2025

We will be staying connected with applicants every step of the way, so do not worry about your application going unanswered or unseen.

Watch the recording of the Fellowship Information Session here!

Latinos in Heritage Conservation (LHC) is a mission-driven organization committed to building a movement that affirms Latinx heritage through education, conservation, and leadership development. We envision a just world that values Latinx heritage, people, and places.

LHC is deeply committed to diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging both within the organization and in the communities we serve. We actively work to build a team that represents and supports diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and we foster a work environment free from discrimination or harassment.

We recognize that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds may hesitate to apply if they do not meet 100% of the qualifications. We strongly encourage you to apply if you believe this role aligns with your skills and experience.