Job Title: GIS Fellow
Department/Team: Research and Data Science Team at the Environmental Working Group
Location: Washington, DC
Duration: 35-40 hours per week for ten weeks over the summer
Areas of Interest: Human health and the environment, data visualization, advocacy, public education
About the Environmental Working Group:
The Environmental Working Group (EWG), a leading national nonprofit based in Washington, DC, is seeking an innovative and detail-oriented GIS Fellow to join our multidisciplinary team. EWG’s scientists, policy experts, GIS analysts, and data specialists collaborate to protect human health and the environment by leveraging cutting-edge technology and data analysis.
For over two decades, EWG has redefined the conversation on environmental health through groundbreaking research and analysis. Our GIS team plays a vital role in visualizing environmental data, uncovering spatial trends, and driving impactful advocacy efforts from local communities to Capitol Hill.
Position Description/Scope of Work:
You will gain hands-on experience in GIS and spatial data analysis for environmental research, develop expertise in creating impactful data visualizations and maps for advocacy and public education, and deepen your understanding of how spatial data informs science and policy.
List of Potential Projects/Activities:
- Work closely with EWG’s agriculture and GIS team to analyze and map critical environmental health data.
- Support ongoing projects that highlight geographic disparities, environmental risks, and the impact of policies on public health.
- Assist in the collection, cleaning, and analysis of spatial datasets related to environmental health issues.
- Create high-quality maps and visualizations to support EWG’s advocacy and research projects.
- Contribute to spatial analysis projects, identifying patterns and relationships in environmental data.
- Summarize geographic and spatial trends in public health and environmental hazards for the research team.
- Collaborate with EWG staff to integrate GIS findings into reports, presentations, and publications.
Desired Skills/Qualifications:
- Proficiency with Esri software such as ArcPro and ArcGis Online
- Familiarity with aerial and satellite imagery
- Knowledge of data visualization techniques and tools (e.g., Tableau, Python, R)
- Strong research and analytical skills with attention to detail
- Familiarity with agricultural, environmental or public health issues
- Strong ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize information from diverse sources
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and contribute to projects
- Self-motivated with the capacity to work independently on assigned tasks
- Commitment to EWG’s mission to protect public health and the environment
Join the Environmental Working Group and use your GIS expertise to create a healthier and safer world. Apply today!
Logistics:
- EPIC fellows are required to work full-time (35-40 hours per week) for 10 weeks over the summer, and will receive a stipend of $8,000 – $9,500, depending on financial need. This stipend is intended to help cover living and transportation expenses during the fellowship, which the student is expected to arrange and coordinate.
- Start and end dates are flexible (start date no later than July 7, 2025).