About the role#
The Department of Geography is hiring two Student Assistants to support the Sentinel Sites for Nature project. This is a part-time, temporary, and non-benefited position. Please note this role is open to internal candidates only, specifically current Sacramento State students.
What you'll do#
- Collect, manage, and process research data.
- Prepare, deploy, and monitor field equipment.
- Organize data collected from field sites using tools like Wildlife Insights.
- Participate in and potentially lead fieldwork activities.
- Maintain equipment for field deployment.
- Attend meetings with project collaborators.
- Follow established data management procedures.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a Sac State student with at least six semester units for undergraduates or four units for graduate students.
- Major in Geography, Biology, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
- Ability to organize equipment and manage data accurately is preferred.
- Previous experience with wildlife monitoring equipment is helpful.
- Interest or experience in fieldwork, wildlife monitoring, or environmental research is a plus.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Sacramento, California.
- Work is performed in a hybrid environment, subject to current remote workplace policies.
- Compensation is $20.00 per hour.
- Work hours are flexible between 8 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Friday, with a maximum of 20 hours per week during the academic year.
About University Enterprises, Inc.
University Enterprises, Inc. is a non-profit corporation based in Sacramento, California. Founded in 1946, it provides programs and services to support the campus community at Sacramento State. The organization employs 133 people. It functions as a resource for the educational and social environment of the university.
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