Ascension LLC is seeking a Junior Technical Support / GIS / Graphic Design Specialist to support transportation planning, environmental analysis, and public outreach initiatives. This role is critical to ensuring that complex planning data, technical findings, and stakeholder communications are translated into clear, visually compelling, and data-driven products that support decision-making and community engagement.

The ideal candidate is early in their career but brings a strong foundation in GIS, data visualization, and graphic communication, combined with an interest in transportation systems, environmental planning, and public-sector projects. This individual will play a supporting role to senior planners, engineers, and project managers by providing technical analysis, mapping, and visual communication support that enhances project delivery and stakeholder understanding.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow in transportation planning, GIS analytics, and public engagement support, while contributing to mission-focused initiatives that impact communities and infrastructure systems.

Position Summary

The Junior Technical Support / GIS / Graphic Design Specialist provides entry-level professional technical support across transportation and environmental planning efforts. Working under the supervision of senior staff, this role supports data collection, GIS mapping, visual design, and stakeholder communication materials development.

The candidate will assist in translating technical data into maps, dashboards, graphics, and outreach materials that are used in planning studies, environmental documentation, and public involvement campaigns. The role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple tasks, and the capability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is:

• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Comfortable working with both technical data and creative tools
• Skilled at translating complex information into clear, user-friendly visuals

Tools and Technologies May Include:
ArcGIS (ArcMap/ArcGIS Pro), QGIS, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, and web-based mapping tools.

This role directly supports client needs in data visualization, stakeholder engagement, and program communication, aligning with Ascension’s expertise in analytics, reporting, and digital transformation .

Day-to-Day Activities

• Support development of GIS maps, spatial analyses, and geodatabases for transportation and environmental planning projects
• Assist in collecting, cleaning, and organizing data from multiple sources for analysis and reporting
• Create visual products such as infographics, maps, charts, and presentation materials for stakeholder engagement
• Support development of public outreach materials, including flyers, presentations, and web content
• Assist in preparing technical reports, documentation, and planning deliverables
• Collaborate with planners, engineers, and project managers to translate technical requirements into visual outputs
• Maintain version control and organization of project files, datasets, and design assets
• Support stakeholder meetings by preparing materials, taking notes, and documenting action items
• Conduct quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency across data and visual products
• Assist with updating dashboards, SharePoint sites, or internal tracking tools