Would You Take This Job? – GIS Analyst – Washington, DC (Remote Hybrid)

GIS Analyst – Washington, DC (Remote Hybrid)

This week’s pick: a hybrid GIS Analyst position supporting a nonprofit’s mapping initiatives in the DC area.

Job Title: GIS Analyst
Organization: American Farmland Trust
Location: Remote in Washington, DC (with occasional office or field visits)
Pay: $60,000/year
Schedule: Full-time, Mon–Fri (hybrid remote/in-person)
Responsibilities:

  • Develop geospatial data visualizations, maps, and dashboards
  • Analyze land-use and conservation trends
  • Maintain GIS data accuracy and metadata standards

Perks:

  • Mission-driven nonprofit with focus on sustainable agriculture
  • Flexible hybrid setup: home-based work with DC area engagement
  • Benefits include health insurance, retirement match, etc.

View full job listing & apply here:
https://www.indeed.com/q-GIS-Analyst-l-Washington,-DC-jobs.html (search “American Farmland Trust GIS Analyst Washington DC” on Indeed)

Would You Take It?

This role offers a solid entry in GIS for social impact, with remote flexibility and a competitive salary. On the flip side: hybrid may involve commuting to DC or travel to field sites.

  • :white_check_mark: Great way to combine GIS skills with mission-driven work?
  • :cross_mark: Or prefer fully remote/tech industry or higher pay?

Drop your thoughts:
Would you take this job? Why or why not?

If you apply, spin up a quick AGOL web map that overlays SSURGO prime soils, recent conversion from USDA’s Cropland Data Layer, and parcels for one DC/MD county. I’ve used that combo on farmland protection projects, and when you wrap it as a simple StoryMap, policy and field staff immediately see the value.

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