Location: Quincy,CA, USA
Position Title Environmental Studies Student Assistant Posiition Number STSS22 Tenure Information Job Description
This position involves working closely with the Environmental Studies faculty to organize and manage equipment, instructional supplies, books and resources. Duties also include managing the Environmental Studies campus monitoring database, working in the greenhouse, making arrangements for fieldtrips and labs, and assisting with outreach and community events (i.e. New Student Orientation, Science Night and Earth Week). Potential to develop Facebook page
and other social media for Environmental Studies Department, depending on interests. Potential to serve as student representative on Sustainability Action Team and other campus organizations and committees.
Under the supervision of Environmental Studies faculty, perform a variety of tasks that support the educational, outreach and monitoring goals of the department. Tasks may be tailored to the assistant's abilities and interests.
Required Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Compliance Physical Characteristics Physical Characteristics
* Ability to care for and organize tool and equipment cache.
* Vision sufficient to read computer screens and small print.
* Manual dexterity to operate keyboards and phones.
* Speech and hearing to communicate effectively.
Salary Range Minimum Qualifications
Enrolled in a minimum of 6 units in corresponding semester. Must present appropriate documentation that establishes identity and employment authorization.
Hourly Rate Desirable Qualifications
* Knowledge of Microsoft Access, Publisher
* Knowledge of Facebook and other social media
* Basic woodworking skills to improve tool cache
* Identification of bird, mammal, amphibian, and reptile specimens, including skulls (using field guides)
Essential Duties
* Work closely with Environmental Studies faculty to organize and manage equipment, instructional supplies,
books and resources
* Manage campus monitoring database
* Assist with recruiting, outreach and community events, (e.g., New Student Orientation, Day in the Mountains,
Science Night, Earth Week)
* Make arrangements for fieldtrips and labs
* Assist with research projects and campus natural resource management
* Work in the greenhouse &/or hatchery
* Complete other duties as assigned or as interest allows
* Potential to serve as student representative on Sustainability Action Team and other campus organizations and committees
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