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Form of workThe University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives.
A great opportunity to live and work at a field station (uwnps.org) in Grand Teton National Park for the summer. Applicants should be comfortable working odd hours, living in a remote area, and interacting with members of the public. Housing is provided. Primary responsibilities are tasks that support the field station and researchers- cleaning, checking in visitors, helping with public events, being on-call, etc. There is also support for Summer Staff members to pursue projects of their own that will contribute to the station. Want research experience? Volunteer with different researchers, or work on a specific project. Other interests? Our facilities present a unique challenge for repair or engineering, create a public work of art, investigate a period of the station's history, etc. The ideal person will be a fully integrated part of the station community -excited to learn, motivated, kind, hard-working. We encourage and foster an atmosphere of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
JOB TITLE:
UW-NPS Summer Staff
JOB PURPOSE:
Provide support for the UW-NPS Research Station during the summer season.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Daily cleaning, pest control, check in and check out station guests, help with seminars and special events (set up, tear down, audio visual), purchase supplies in Jackson, meetings with station manager, on-call days for check ins, trash disposal, errands, and a variety of other tasks as needed.
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
This role allows for the pursuit of individual projects or interests that contribute to the station's goals.
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position provides vital support to the Research Station and requires the successful candidate be available to work at the Research Station.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Undergraduate degree or current undergraduate student
Experience: Some experience with cleaning. A demonstrated interest in research station activities.
Other Requirements:
- Must be comfortable living in a remote location in a national park with wildlife.
- Must be willing to be vaccinated for rabies.
- Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) that is compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy.
Don't meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the UW-NPS Research Station we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Must work outdoors in both cold and hot conditions, do labor for many hours a day, interact courteously with station guests, drive a vehicle, and work independently with little supervision.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.
HIRING STATEMENT:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.
LOCATION:
This position is located at the AMK Ranch in Grand Teton National Park, about 40 miles north of Jackson, Wyoming. For more information please visit http://uwnps.org.
