Senior Instructor – GIS

Job Description

About the Role

Title: Sr. Instructor – GIS

Location: Denver, CO – Louisville

Requisition ID: 2024-179

Full Time

Job Description:

Overview

In this position, you will use your teaching skills and GIS knowledge to empower our customers with our innovative GIS software. As an Esri Instructor, you will create a dynamic learning environment through hands-on training, interactive instructions, and engaging activities. You will partner with organizations to expand the use of ArcGIS maps and applications across their organizations and communicate the strategic impact of GIS programs.

The contributions you make in this role will support Esri customers across many industries including but not limited to Defense and Intelligence, Public Safety, and Health and Human Services. The work you do will enable customers to grow their ArcGIS user skills, productivity, and confidence in addition to ensuring sustainable GIS workflows and operations.

Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the Louisville, CO area for this position.

Responsibilities

Grow user skills. Develop and deliver training programs through various formats and methods including in-person, virtual and hybrid offerings, to enhance users’ proficiency in ArcGIS software both domestically and internationally. Identify and address skill gaps through targeted training sessions and workshops. Provide ongoing support and guidance to users, answering their questions and helping them overcome challenges. Stay updated on the latest GIS trends and technologies to ensure the training content remains relevant and up to date.

Ensure sustainable GIS workflows. Collaborate with customers to understand their business processes and requirements. Provide guidance and training on best practices for designing and implementing sustainable GIS workflows. Deliver workshops and training sessions to educate customers on sustainable GIS workflows. Support customers in overcoming challenges and addressing any skill gaps related to workflow sustainability.

Expand the use of ArcGIS. Actively promote the adoption of ArcGIS across customer groups. Identify potential use cases for ArcGIS in various business processes and demonstrate its value through facilitation. Develop and deliver training workshops and sessions to showcase the capabilities of ArcGIS. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs and customize ArcGIS solutions to meet their needs.

Communicate the impact of GIS. Develop compelling narratives and visualizations to effectively communicate the impact of GIS. Collaborate with Content Development and Creation teams to create engaging content, such as case studies and success stories. Present the value of GIS to customers. Stay informed about industry trends and research to provide insights on the broader impact of GIS in various domains.

Requirements

5+ years of professional experience leveraging Esri`s software capabilities with an emphasis on ArcGIS Desktop and/or ArcGIS Pro, with 2 years of professional experience in classroom facilitation and instructional delivery

Ability to handle multiple responsibilities while prioritizing student needs

Strong listening skills and the ability to incorporate feedback to continuously improve instructional delivery and course materials

Proven ability to collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

20% travel time within the year to support an average of 10-15 onsite customer training sessions per year

Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US

Bachelor`s degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Science, Physical Sciences, Engineering, Information Science or related field

Recommended Qualifications

Master`s degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Science, Physical Sciences, Engineering, Information Science or related field

Familiarity with web-based meeting tools

Completion of an Esri technical certification and facilitation certification

Demonstrated technical writing ability

Up to 40% travel time, including international travel, to support an additional 10-15 customer engagements