Position: Temporary Field Assistant / SES Recruiter
Date: May 3, 2013
Position Summary:
A temporary (~9 months) full-time position split between work as a
recruiter for the Semester in Environmental Science (SES), a
fall-semester off-campus program for undergraduates, and work as a
field assistant at the Harvard Forest is available at the Marine
Biological Laboratory.
Additional Information:
Field Assistant Responsibilities: Conduct routine measurements of
tree growth, forest biomass and soil processes, including soil
respiration using Infrared Gas Analysis at long-term soil warming
plots and control sites in the Harvard Forest in Petersham, MA. Work
may also include construction and maintenance of the plot
infrastructure (e.g. heater cables and control equipment).
Recruiter Responsibilities: Work with the Director of SES and the
senior faculty, to contact and inform faculty members and
undergraduate students at selected colleges about the Semester in
Environmental Science at the MBL, with the goal of encouraging
students to participate in the semester. Develop and update mailing
list of faculty contacts at the target colleges. Travel to selected
colleges to present informational seminars about the SES, and to
represent the SES at off-campus studies fairs, and to present
information sessions about the program to students. Develop a
schedule for seminars and recruiting visits to the colleges,
including visits by faculty members in the SES program and help
coordinate these visits. Keep track of all inquiries about the
program and follow-up to encourage students inquiring to apply. Help
develop informational materials about the SES and maintain social
networking sites for the program.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in biology, chemistry, engineering or environmental
studies is required. Must have familiarity with personal computers;
experience with Windows, MS Word, Powerpoint and Excel necessary.
Good interpersonal communication skills, public speaking ability,
organizational skills required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with basic techniques of forestry, soil and plant science
helpful. Enthusiasm and interest in environmental science education,
and experience with off-campus study programs valuable. Prior
experience with the SES program especially helpful.
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