THE FOUNDATION CENTER is the leading source of information about philanthropy worldwide. Through data, analysis, and training we connect people who want to change the world to the resources they need to succeed. Our organization's mission is to strengthen the social sector by advancing knowledge about philanthropy in the U.S. and around the world. Our vision is a world enriched by the effective allocation of philanthropic resources, informed public discourse about philanthropy, and broad understanding of the contributions of nonprofit activity to increasing opportunity and transforming lives.

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REPORTS TO: GIS Web Developer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Foundation Center is looking for a GIS developer/analyst to join our team in our New York City office. The successful applicant will help develop our GIS infrastructure and will help build and maintain several web mapping applications.

• Developing and maintaining GIS web applications, primarily with JavaScript APIs, PHP, misc. geodatabases and GIS servers
• Evaluating and assembling geographic data sets (e.g., gazetteers, world-wide administrative polygons, and indicator data from multiple sources) for use in master geodatabases, in compliance with the best available international standards
• Creating data visualization apps and images for use on the web and in print
• Analyzing and explaining patterns in customer behavior and philanthropic activity in a geographic context
• Creating/modifying/running scripts for geoprocessing and data cleaning/organizing
• Geocoding/geo-tagging data related to foundation grants and international development
• Creating templates for rapid-response mapping and data visualization applications
• Provide backup support for existing GIS applications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: :

• Degree in Geography, Computer Science, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in building web and/or GIS applications
• Experience building web applications with open source and/or commercial GIS software libraries/packages, such as OpenLayers, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, GeoServer, ESRI (JS API, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online), R (e.g. spatstat), Microsoft SQL Server Spatial, KML, etc.
• Demonstrated understanding of cartography & data visualization principles
• Familiarity with JavaScript utility and charting libraries, like jQuery (or Dojo, Ext, etc.), Highcharts, D3, Google charts, etc.
• Understanding of GIS and statistical methods, particularly spatial statistics
• Web programming and database experience, particularly with JavaScript, PHP, Python, XML, HTML, & CSS. Databases include MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and/or MySQL. Applicable expertise in other languages (e.g., ASP/C#) & databases (e.g., Oracle) would also be beneficial.
• Understanding of web architecture, protocols, and APIs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: :

• M.A. or M.S. Geography, Computer Science, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in building web and/or GIS applications
• Extensive experience building web applications with both open source and commercial GIS software libraries/packages.
• Expertise in using and customizing implementations of JavaScript libraries, like OpenLayers, jQuery (or Dojo, Ext, etc.), Highcharts, and D3
• Demonstrated experience with spatial statistics in an academic or professional environment
• Experience building and consuming APIs
• Deep interest in issues related to philanthropy and international development

Please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to:

Human Resources manager
The Foundation Center
79 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10003

E-mail: jobs@foundationcenter.org (Please put the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line)

Do not telephone.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

For more information on positions available at the Foundation Center please visit our website: http://foundationcenter.org/about/jobs/

Posted: 12/2012