Under supervision, these positions will help with research and outreach for a team of UC Cooperative Extension Advisors and UC Cooperative Extension Specialists on a variety of topics. The Seasonal Research Assistants will assist in completing research on groundwater, range management, wild horses, juniper, irrigated lands, habitat restoration, wildlife, and more. They will also complete a variety of duties associated with talking to stakeholders, interacting with collaborating agencies, and creating outreach materials. This position will be expected to perform other duties, as needed, including photography, writing, and data input. The ability to work in remote, harsh and rapidly changing environments, work in all types of weather conditions, traverse uneven terrain, and interact well with a variety of people is required. There is one three month position and one six month position available starting about June 1, 2020.
Responsibilities
• Organizing current research and outreach efforts and data
• Talking to stakeholders, interacting with collaborating agencies, and creating outreach materials
• Field monitoring, photography, and other duties as assigned
Job Requirements and Preferences
• Experience with plant ID, livestock, agriculture, geology, and/or rangeland management
• Experience outdoors on public land, private ranches, or other agriculture experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher)
• Experience taking pictures and creating posters, presentations, and flyers
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work productively and communicate as part of a team, as well as independently under general direction to accomplish team goals
• Ability to read, interpret and navigate using topographic maps in remote rangeland settings and collect coordinates with hand-held GPS units
• Valid, state-issued driver’s license and clean driving record and experience operating 4WD vehicles and ATVs on paved and unpaved roads, often in narrow or rocky areas
Job Details
• Position is based on an approximately 40 hour week with irregular work hours and schedule
• Position for recently graduated or current students
• One three month and one six month position starting June 1, 2020
• This is an hourly paid internship ($12.00 per hour, $2100 monthly minimum)
• Shared housing may be available for $250/month
• Check out cemodoc.ucanr.edu for our December 2019 newsletter talking about our current research and the 2019 seasonal experiences
To Apply
Send Resume, Cover Letter, and 2 References to lksnell@ucanr.edu by March 20, 2020
For questions please contact Laura Snell at 530-233-6400 or lksnell@ucanr.edu
UC ANR is an equal opportunity provider and employer