Forestry Research Aide - Field & Nursery Trainee (PT)

New Mexico Highlands University; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM is seeking a part-time student worker to support the Department of Forestry and the New Mexico Reforestation Center. Duties include on-campus and field assignments, assisting with forest management tasks and nursery operations.

The role may lead to experience as a Reforestation Technician or Nursery Trainee. Candidates must be enrolled as NMHU college students, with a high school diploma or GED, and some clerical or office experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Enrollment as NMHU student with a minimum of six credit hours.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Clerical/office experience preferred.
• Field research and nursery-related experience are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support NMHU's Department of Forestry and New Mexico Reforestation Center through on-campus and field assignments.
• Assist with duties of Reforestation Technicians and Nursery Trainees as needed.
• Work may involve fieldwork, planting, seed collection and nursery operations.

Skills

Clerical/office experience

Field research

Tree climbing

Seed collection

Seed processing

Nursery production

Tree planting

Defensive driving

Education

College student at NMHU enrolled with at least six credit hours

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM is seeking a part-time student worker to support the Department of Forestry and the New Mexico Reforestation Center. Duties include on-campus and field assignments, assisting with forest management tasks and nursery operations.

The role may lead to experience as a Reforestation Technician or Nursery Trainee. Candidates must be enrolled as NMHU college students, with a high school diploma or GED, and some clerical or office experience preferred.