Description
World Central Kitchen, Inc. (WCK) is looking for a Mapping
Specialist to join the Strategy team. The incumbent will use mapping softwares
and web development tools to visualize geospatial information in an impactful
way in support of disaster Relief activations. The position will also focus on
creating custom mapping tools that will provide key strategic insights using
internal and publicly available data sets.
The Mapping Specialist will report directly to the Data and
Visualization Manager and will collaborate with members of the Relief team to
identify new geospatial solutions and continuously improve the existing ones.
This position is intended to be based in Washington, DC, and
remote locations may be considered.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Produce
detailed, high-quality static and interactive digital/web-based maps.
- Design
and build maps to track environmental conditions, landscape changes, and
damage levels to support planning and risk assessment in emergency and
non-emergency situations.
- Integrate
internal and external data sources to visualize progress of field operations
and provide additional context to Relief activations.
- Develop
and maintain map styles, map layers, shapefiles, and spatial data sets.
- Work
with Communication and Data Visualization teams to ensure beautiful and
impactful design of cartographic products for internal and public
audiences.
- Use
internal and 3rd party systems to create multi-layer map-based decision
support tools that communicate ground team locations and enhance
collaboration.
- Develop
and steward relationships with the relevant technology and mapping
partners to leverage external capacity and volunteerism.
Requirements
Skills & Experience:
- Prior
experience designing, building, and maintaining digital/web-based maps.
- Experience
delivering digital products with human-centric design.
- Expertise
in visual/graphic design with strong attention to detail.
- Hands-on
experience building maps in Mapbox is highly preferred (e.g., Mapbox
Studio, Mapbox GL JS, Mapbox APIs, Tilesets, Mapbox Boundaries, etc.).
- Proficiency
using scripting languages and mapping libraries for geospatial data
analysis and data management (e.g., SQL, R/Python).
- Proficiency
with front end design languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript and various
mapping libraries is preferred.
- Experience
with web map APIs and application development.
- Demonstrate
high-level competence in geospatial data analysis and cartographic tools,
such as GIS software.
- Demonstrated
skills in integrating and enriching location data from different sources
and across multiple platforms.
Qualifications
- Degree
specialized in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Web Development,
or other related fields required.
- Minimum
five years of experience building digital/web-based mapping tools.
- Minimum
of five years of experience working with geospatial data analysis and data
management (e.g., GIS).
- Minimum
of four years of experience creating map and data-based content for
communications.
- Minimum
of four years of experience in any scripting programming language.
- Ability
to work with cross-functional teams and translate mapping requirements
into relevant geospatial tools.
- Operate
pro-actively and independently and respond quickly to changing measures of
success.
- Experience
working as part of a project team from remote locations.
- Ability
to travel for in-person office meetings and potentially to activation
sites.
To keep our team and the communities we serve safe, we have robust COVID-19 safety precautions in place. As such, we require full COVID-19 vaccination status, including applicable boosters and willingness to remain current on boosters required. Evidence of vaccination will be requested.
To Apply - Application & Cover Letter - Mapping Specialist
This application requires a cover letter that explains your
interest in this position and in working for WCK. Applications without a letter
will not be considered. Please submit your cover letter and resume in one
combined PDF document in the resume submit section.
Benefits
World Central Kitchen offers competitive compensation and
benefits including fully paid medical, dental and vision plans for employees
and their dependents. 403B with WCK matching 50% up to 8% employee salary
deferrals. Group life and disability insurance is 100% employer sponsored. WCK
offers a Responsible/Unlimited Paid Time Off policy.