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Job no: 1130451
Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade: 05
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Agriculture And Nat Resources
Department: Department Of Community Sustainability 10002241
Sub Area: AP- Professionals
Salary: Pay Commensurate with Experience
Location: In State
Categories: Temporary
Position Summary(Basic Job Function)
This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.
Unit Position Summary
• Silver Lake State Park ORV Visitor Use Study: Surveys with ORV users on their recreation experiences; Documenting use levels & types; & Focus groups with communities.
• Mountain Biking Impacts on Rural Communities Project: Trailhead surveys on experiences & impacts; Interviews with related groups; & Engagement with clubs & events.
• Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area Recreation Ecology Assessment: Field research on the impacts of trails, attractions, & campsites on a unique and well-loved Wilderness.
• Additional Opportunities: Wildlife areas scenario planning workshops; Northern Forest winter recreation & climate change survey development; & Data analysis & writing for those interested.
• Skill Development: Applied research methods across multiple contexts, Visitor use management, Recreation ecology, Community engagement; Professional communication; & Networking.
Desired Qualifications
• Enjoy being outdoors in varied conditions
• Comfortable engaging the public professionally
• Organized, reliable, & team-oriented
• • Hold a valid US drivers license
• Available weekends & holidays (critical sampling days)
• Interested in parks, recreation, nature-based tourism, sustainability, or conservation research
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
- Letter of Interest
- Current CV
- Names & Contact Information for Three References
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
Website
www.canr.msu.edu/csus/
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