GIS Cultural Resources and Web Mapping Steward-AmeriCorps (Ice Age National Scenic Trail)

                                                        

 

Position Title: GIS Cultural Resources and Web Mapping Steward – AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements

Site Location: Ice Agre Trail, 8075 Old Sauk Pass Road, Cross Plains, WI 53528

 Terms of Service:


* Start Date: 06/01/2026


* End Date: 9/18/2026


* AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 450 Hours

 Purpose:

Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards), a program of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with AmeriCorps service and career internship opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources.

Participants serve with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits to provide institutional capacity, develop community relationships, and support ecosystem health.

Stewards in partnership with the NPS GIS office is hosting a cohort of GIS stewards.

The Ice Age National Scenic Trail (IATR), established in 1980, spans over 1,200 miles across 30 counties in Wisconsin, interpreting some of the world’s most renowned glacial landscapes.

The trail follows the terminal moraine left by glaciers and serves as a living classroom for geology, ecology, and cultural history.

The trail is managed through partnerships with the Ice Age Trail Alliance (IATA) and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR), emphasizing education, connection, and interpretation.

The proposed project, “Geospatial Interpretation of IATR Geologic Features & Relationship to Native Americans,” aims to unify geological interpretation with the stories of 18 Native American tribes whose ancestral lands intersect the trail.

Position goals should align with these objectives:


* Support Interpretation


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+ Assist in developing content that integrates tribal oral and written histories and cultural connections to geologic features, trails, vegetation, and glacial features.
+ Ensure interpretation demonstrates the connection between the terminal moraine/geologic/glacial and trail features with Native Americans, specifically identifying how features may have been used for navigation


* Contribute to Geospatial Story Map Development


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+ Position will be critical in developing preliminary overview of potential features and identifying existing resources and compiling them into a geospatial format
+ Create interactive maps illustrating significant geologic and glacial formations and tribal narratives
+ Help design QR code-enabled trail signage for on-site and remote access that supports the intent of the interpretation and supports education on the trail


* Enhance Accessibility and Education


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+ Ensure materials meet 508 compliance standards for universal accessibility.
+ Participate in the future develop educational resources for classrooms, visitor centers, and online platforms.

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