Geospatial Analyst

2. Land, Freshwater & Biodiversity
Northern California, United States (Remote)
Posted 3 weeks ago

Cannabis for Conservation

Position Overview

Application Deadline: Rolling

Salary: $38 – $44 per hour

Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in GIS or related field

Experience Required: Three or more years in GIS and remote sensing

Description

Cannabis for Conservation is a science-based nonprofit advancing ecological stewardship across working lands in Northern California. The organization partners with landowners, communities, and agencies to improve forest health, water quality, habitat integrity, and long-term rural resilience.

This role supports landscape-scale restoration projects through spatial analysis, mapping, and data management. The position focuses on LiDAR-based terrain modeling, GIS workflows, and environmental data integration to inform infrastructure upgrades and conservation planning.

Responsibilities

Conduct spatial analysis and mapping for restoration and infrastructure projects
Manage geospatial data collection, storage, maintenance, and visualization
Process UAV-based LiDAR data into terrain models for planning and design
Develop GIS datasets and survey tools for field data collection
Create maps and visualizations for field use, reporting, and communication
Support planning and monitoring of sediment reduction and restoration projects
Analyze environmental data related to forestry, hydrology, wildlife, and infrastructure
Develop standardized workflows for geospatial data collection and monitoring
Produce datasets showing pre- and post-project conditions
Manage large geospatial datasets and ensure data accessibility and security
Interpret spatial data to inform project decision-making
Create interactive maps and tools for stakeholders and public communication
Provide geospatial support for restoration and infrastructure planning
Operate drones for data collection including flight planning and execution
Collaborate with project teams and partners to support project delivery

Minimum Requirements

Hold a bachelor’s degree in geography, GIS, or a related field
Demonstrate at least three years of experience in GIS and remote sensing software
Demonstrate proficiency in ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online
Hold an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107)
Demonstrate at least two years of experience operating drones for data collection
Demonstrate experience in environmental GIS applications
Show ability to map vegetation, hydrology, and landscape features
Demonstrate ability to manage and analyze large datasets
Show strong cartographic and visualization skills
Demonstrate ability to work in remote field settings and rugged terrain
Demonstrate ability to safely operate 4WD vehicles

Preferred Qualifications

Hold a master’s degree or GIS certificate
Demonstrate experience with LiDAR data processing and modeling
Show experience producing DEMs, DSMs, and classified point clouds
Demonstrate experience with photogrammetry and orthomosaic production
Show programming experience in Python or R
Demonstrate experience with ecological modeling tools
Show familiarity with QGIS, ENVI, or Avenza

Additional Notes

Full-time position with flexible scheduling
Hybrid role with remote work, office time, and fieldwork across Humboldt, Trinity, and Mendocino Counties, California
Benefits include paid leave, health care, retirement plan, and professional development opportunities

How to Apply

Submit an application through the employer’s application form at www.cannabisforconservation.org/careers

To apply for this job please visit www.cannabisforconservation.org.

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Issue 131 - April 2026

SEVENSEAS Travel Magazine – No. 131 April 2026

Welcome to the April issue of SEVENSEAS. This month, we travel to Tenerife, where Europe’s first Whale Heritage Site opens a deeper look at the Atlantic’s most contested marine corridors, the threats facing the Teno-Rasca sanctuary, and the pilot whale communities whose futures hang in the balance; a seven-day itinerary and a practical guide to the island’s water quality crisis round out the coverage. From Trinidad, Katrina Khan-Roberts explores how a mermaid named Mertrina can reconnect island communities with the sea. In Ghana, West Africa’s first diving bootcamp is training a new generation of coral guards. Dr. Narissa Bax explains how Antarctic blue carbon is reshaping the climate conversation, while a URI study questions the long-term promise of marine carbon removal. On the high seas, the shadow fleet of aging tankers has crossed into geopolitical flashpoint. You’ll also find coverage of UNESCO’s Cryospheric Sciences decade, the Seaworthy Collective’s latest BlueTech cohort, and coral restoration in Accra.

Tenerife’s Whale Sanctuary and Why Teno-Rasca Matters

Europe’s first Whale Heritage Site hosts 28 cetacean species year-round, but wastewater failures, coastal development, and a contested port project now threaten the Atlantic’s most protected marine corridor. [Read more]

A Nature Traveller’s Guide to Tenerife, Seven Days Deep

Beyond the resort strip: ancient laurel forests, volcanic calderas, cave villages, and dragon trees across a seven-day itinerary through one of Europe’s most ecologically varied islands. [Read more]

Is the Water Safe? Tenerife Beach Quality in 2026

EU legal action, criminal charges, and an 81 million euro cleanup plan follow years of wastewater failures across the island. A practical guide to where swimming is safe and where caution is warranted. [Read more]

What Tenerife’s Fish Are Telling Us About Ocean Health

Four hundred fish species, resident pilot whales, and migrating bluefin tuna share waters where reef habitats and seagrass meadows are declining. The signals from the sea are mixed, and worth reading closely. [Read more]

Tenerife: Into the Habitat of Pilot Whales, Seen Up Close

Resident pilot whale pods thrive year-round in Tenerife’s deep underwater canyons, their matriarchal societies holding knowledge passed across generations. A reflection on coexistence, awareness, and what the sea asks of us. [Read more]

Small Islands and the Currents of Change in the Caribbean

From a childhood watching Trinidad’s shoreline transform to creating Mertrina the mermaid, Katrina Khan-Roberts explores how storytelling and imagination can reconnect island communities with the sea. [Read more]

How Ghana Is Training the Next Generation of Coral Guards

Scuba diver exploring a coral reef alongside marine life, illustrating hands-on ocean conservation efforts like those led by Coral Reefstoration Ghana

In Accra, two conservationists founded Coral Reefstoration Ghana and launched The Dive Lab, West Africa’s first diving and underwater media bootcamp for marine biology students. [Read more]

Carbon and Nutrient Cycles Overlooked in Marine CDR Plans

Schematic diagram of carbon and phosphorus cycling in the ocean after enhanced surface productivity, showing rapid carbon remineralization returning to the surface while phosphorus sinks deeper for longer sequestration, with a research vessel adding nutrients to trigger a phytoplankton bloom

A URI study reveals that carbon and phosphorus cycle through the ocean on different timescales, creating a “productivity hangover” that may cause marine carbon removal strategies to overestimate their long-term impact. [Read more]

Celebrating World Glaciers and Water Days Through Art

UNESCO launched the Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences in Paris, while five side events across the U.S. connected glacier research, maritime heritage, and artistic expression at museums from Maryland to New York. [Read more]

Antarctica’s Hidden Carbon Sink and the Science of Blue

Massive tabular iceberg rising from the dark waters of the Southern Ocean, representing the Antarctic ecosystems at the center of blue carbon research

Polar marine ecologist Dr. Narissa Bax explains how phytoplankton and deep-sea organisms in the Southern Ocean are reshaping the climate conversation around Antarctic blue carbon. [Read more]

The Shadow Fleet: From Environmental Threat to Flashpoint

Large red oil tanker navigating through open waters under heavy clouds, representing the environmental risks posed by aging shadow fleet vessels operating outside international maritime safety systems

Over 340 aging tankers now operate outside international safety standards, as military seizures, naval escorts, and flag-switching transform a maritime environmental crisis into a contest between world powers. [Read more]

Seaworthy Collective Launches Its Seventh Startup Cohort

Seaworthy Collective Cohort 7 startups selected for The Continuum Ocean Enterprise Studio and Incubator 2026

Seven new BlueTech startups join the NOAA-backed Continuum program, building AI and data-driven solutions for ocean mapping, water quality monitoring, fisheries health, and the growing blue economy. [Read more]

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