COMPANY INTRODUCTION:

Do you like geography, libraries, archives or maps? 

For over 25 years, our strategy is to be the leading knowledge center for the world’s maps and geospatial data. From academics to individual explorers, risk assessors to software integrators, EAST VIEW GEOSPATIAl is the trusted source for authoritative and accurate cartographic products.

East View Geospatial sells professionally sourced and customized maps, charts and geospatial data from global sources in all categories: topographic, 3D, DEM, GIS, vector, nautical, aeronautical, geological, scientific, and imagery. Our in-house cartographic production team builds products to exacting standards and creates its own series using a variety of authoritative data to combine and fit any demand. See https://geospatial.com/ for details

POSITION SUMMARY:

The MAP AND METADATA SPECIALIST will work in a team environment to process a  variety of map materials such as topographic, nautical, scientific, geological, land use maps by 1) Inputting basic map metadata (e.g., title, publisher, date) into NetSuite; and 2)Filing maps by category into the East View map library.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• As new map material arrives, input map metadata into NetSuite such as title, publisher, date published, size of cover for a variety of topographic, nautical, scientific, geological, and land use maps.
• Write descriptions and create images for map products.
• Maintain map library by properly and accurately labeling and filing paper maps by category in drawers and on shelves.
• Coordinate with sales and marketing to ensure new metadata and procurement gets updated in any product catalogs.
• Assist in selection of map products for key academic or library customers.
• Other tasks assigned by Manager

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• 1+ years’ experience in a library, bookstore, museum, records management or similar.
• Bachelor’s degree in Library Science, Geography, Business helpful but not required
• Foreign language skills (especially Russian, Chinese, Arabic) a plus, but not required.
• Experience creating labels in Word; good practical experience using Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Experience with NetSuite or other ERP helpful.
• Strong proofreading eye and/or attention to detail to spot errors.
• Fluency in English to write map descriptions; as well as team and meeting correspondence.
• Ability to complete data-related projects or other assignments with tight deadlines.
• Must be able to adhere to rigorous data entry standards and rules.
• Must maintain effective working relationships with teams and other employees or customers.
• Fundamental knowledge of Geography to file and label by country

WORKPLACE DETAILS

• This is an onsite position split across two locations: Minnetonka and Plymouth
• This is a full-time, hourly, benefits-eligible position in our Geospatial division
• The work schedule is Monday-Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with some flexibility depending upon the demands of the workload
• Benefits include medical, dental, 401K, Life, and Disability
• Work is done standing and sitting
• Work sometimes involves lifting map folders weighing between 5-25 lbs; and using a step ladder to place maps on shelf.
• Both work locations have ample (free) onsite parking 
•  We are practicing all COVID-19 safe workplace protocol including masks, hygiene and social distancing.