Start Date: 8/26/2023
End Date: 5/3/2024
Number of Positions: 1
Hours per Week: 10-12
Weekends Required: NO
Evenings Required: NO
Supervisor: Amy Roy, Suzanne Green
This position allows for remote work Yes/No: NO
Percentage of time that could be remote (0-100%): 0%
Method to assess work: All work completed and all tracking documents are
stored in Google Drive and are regularly reviewed by the Supervisor.
Assistants also complete daily work reports posted online for review by the
Supervisor. In-person supervision is also provided. The outcomes for this
position include providing timely and complete provision of equipment as
needed to faculty and students, and the digitization and maintenance of
herbarium specimens.
Job Description
The ES Department Lab and Herbarium maintains a collection of field and
lab equipment and botanical specimens that are available for student and
faculty use.
The Herbarium Assistant supports the Lab and Herbarium Coordinator in most
of the operations of the Lab and Herbarium.
Tasks include helping students and faculty access the equipment that they
need for course work (60%), digitizing the herbarium collections
(30%), and maintaining collections (10%).
Qualifications
The ability to maintain open and regular communication with the
Coordinator is essential, as is the motivation to work independently
without supervision.
Training will be provided in the use and maintenance of field equipment,
but some experience in field and lab equipment handling is desired.
Interest in and knowledge of plant identification is desired, but not
required.
Experience with digital photography is especially helpful.
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It usually takes a full semester to become familiar with all herbarium and
equipment operations, so interest in continuing in the position across
several semesters is greatly desired.
How to Apply: Email Herbarium Coordinator with current resume and statement of
interest, including highlights of relevant experience.
Email: [email protected]
Position Type: Work Study
Department: Environmental Studies
