Applied Research Section Student Assistant

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Michigan is seeking a Student Assistant to support ongoing research activities across the Upper and Northern Lower Peninsulas. You will assist with camera surveys, track surveys, data entry, and equipment organization during field travel and wildlife capture efforts.

Under supervision, you will apply standard office, field, and laboratory methods to assist professional staff. Current enrollment in an educational program is required.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in high school, vocational, or post-secondary program.
• No specific type or amount of experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with camera surveys across designated regions.
• Assist with track surveys.
• Data entry and records maintenance.
• Organize equipment and inventory.
• Travel for field work as needed.
• Assist with wildlife capture efforts.

Skills

Data entry

Field work

Inventory management

Camera surveys

Track surveys

Wildlife handling

Education

Currently enrolled in high school or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Under the daily guidance and direction of professional staff, this employee acts as support for ongoing research activities across the Upper and Northern Lower Peninsulas. This employee will provide support assisting with camera surveys, track surveys, data entry, equipment organization and inventory, travel for field work, wildlife capture efforts, as well as other projects as assigned. Work is performed through the application of a body of knowledge related to standard office, field, and laboratory methods, practices, procedures, policies, regulations, materials, and equipment.

Position Description

Under the daily guidance and direction of professional staff, this employee acts as support for ongoing research activities across the Upper and Northern Lower Peninsulas. This employee will provide support assisting with camera surveys, track surveys, data entry, equipment organization and inventory, travel for field work, wildlife capture efforts, as well as other projects as assigned. Work is performed through the application of a body of knowledge related to standard office, field, and laboratory methods, practices, procedures, policies, regulations, materials, and equipment.

Required Education And Experience

Education

Current enrollment in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution.

Experience

No specific type or amount is required.

Additional Requirements And Information

NOTE: The student must provide evidence of current enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution.

View The Job Specification At

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/StudentAssistant_13049_7.pdf

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

Non-career employees are not eligible for insurance benefits, but they may be able to participate in deferred-compensation 401k and 457 plans and earn paid sick time.