Creation Care GIS Analyst Intern

The expected salary range for this position is $19.76 - $23.21. Employees in specific high cost of labor locations in the United States (such as San Francisco, CA and Seattle, WA) may qualify for a geographic differential. Compassion International is not responsible for third parties who omit this information when copying and re-posting job openings.

Overview

Compassion is hiring a Environmental Stewardship and Creation Care GIS Geospatial Analyst Intern to support the Senior Climate Change Adaptation Specialist in putting Compassion’s Environment Stewardship and Creation Care (ESCC) policy into practice through the development, adaptation, and use of climate services, particularly Integrated Response Information Systems (IRIS). The primary focus will be developing National Office dashboards, complemented by support for user learning, creation care resources, and the design of climate change adaptation interventions.

Please note: this is a 40-hour per week internship that begins on February 1, 2027.

What will you do?

• Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion, and faithfully upholds Compassion’s ministry in prayer.
• Acts as an advocate to raise the awareness of the needs of children. Understands Christ’s mandate to protect children. Commits to and prioritizes child protection considerations in all decision-making, tasks and activities across the ministry. Abides by all behavioral expectations in Compassion’s Statement of Commitment to Child Protection and Code of Conduct. Reports any concerns of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children through Compassion’s internal reporting process and appropriately supports responses to incidents if they occur.
• Develop IRIS dashboards for National Offices, incorporating data from the various IRIS tools into clear, accessible visualizations that help colleagues understand environmental and climate risks and inform planning and decision-making.
• IRIS tool development: Assist in the design, refinement, and strengthening of IRIS GIS tools, incorporating user feedback to improve their functionality and usability.

• Communication and learning materials: Help prepare written guidance, audiovisual resources, and other materials that enable colleagues to understand and use IRIS tools and dashboards.

• User orientation and training: Support orientation and training through primarily virtual meetings, with possible participation in in-person sessions.

• Environmental education and creation care: Identify, adapt, and develop relevant materials, and help communicate and share these resources with National Offices for use in their contexts.

• Climate change adaptation support: Accompany the Senior Climate Change Adaptation Specialist in meetings with National Offices, contributing to discussions and documentation.

What do you bring?

• Relevant studies or practical experience in Arc-GIS, within the fields of geography, environmental science, climate change, or a related field.

• Practical GIS and data visualization skills suited to developing dashboards and integrating information from multiple sources.

• A strong interest in, or relevant experience of, climate change and climate change adaptation.

• The ability to communicate technical information clearly through written and audiovisual materials.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently within an agreed workplan.

• A collaborative approach and willingness to work with colleagues across different countries and contexts.

• An interest in environmental stewardship and creation care within Compassion’s ministry.
• Spanish and/or French language skills would be a significant advantage, supporting collaboration, user orientation, and the adaptation of resources for National Offices.