Latinos in Heritage Conservation · 3 hours ago

GIS Abuelas Research Scholar

United States

Internship

Remote

Intern

Start in 2025 Spring

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Responsibilities

Conduct research into histories and places associated with LHC’s Abuelas Borderlands research and projects.

Assist the Geospatial Project Manager in developing and managing Esri products, such as Dashboards and StoryMaps.

Virtually attend biweekly departmental meetings, as well as weekly check-ins with the Geospatial Project Manager via Teams.

Qualification

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Spatial AnalysisGISDigital HumanitiesBorderlands HistoryParticipatory ResearchSpanish Language

Required

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.

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.

Personal computer (no tablet).

High speed internet connection.