Field Research Assistant - Visitor Experience Study (Arches)

Utah State University; Moab (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Utah State University’s SORTL Lab is hiring two Field Research Assistants to support a visitor experience study at Arches National Park near Moab. The positions involve on-site data collection during deployment periods, administering surveys to visitors, and ensuring data quality under IRB guidelines.

Required is a valid driver’s license; preferred candidates have experience with survey research, field data collection, and familiarity with Qualtrics.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required to perform field duties and transport materials.
• Experience with survey research or field data collection is preferred.
• Familiarity with Qualtrics or similar survey platforms is desirable.
• Experience in national parks or public lands settings is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to engage the public professionally.
• Strong focus on data quality and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Administer visitor intercept surveys using Qualtrics on a tablet at Arches National Park sites.
• Apply randomized intercept protocols to select survey participants.
• Record responses accurately and maintain daily data quality.
• Follow field protocols and IRB-approved data collection guidelines.
• Communicate daily sampling progress and any field issues to the PI.
• Assist with post-field data entry and basic quality checks.

Skills

Driver's license

Survey research

Field data collection

Interpersonal skills

Independence

Tools

Qualtrics

Job description

Utah State University’s SORTL Lab is hiring two Field Research Assistants to support a visitor experience study at Arches National Park near Moab. The positions involve on-site data collection during deployment periods, administering surveys to visitors, and ensuring data quality under IRB guidelines.

Required is a valid driver’s license; preferred candidates have experience with survey research, field data collection, and familiarity with Qualtrics.