Weekend Field Interviewer, State Forests

The Pennsylvania State University; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a part-time Data Technician for the Recreation, Parks and Tourism Management Department. This position primarily covers weekends with some weekdays and starts immediately.

Responsibilities include conducting fact-to-face interviews and visitor counts at Pinchot and Weiser State Forests, coordinating data collection with the project supervisor, and working independently in remote locations.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow directions
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently in remote locations
• Responsible individual with a polite, courteous, and friendly demeanor
• Willingness and ability to drive long distances
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions
• Knowledge and skill in written/oral communication
• Ability to conduct interviews with recreation users
• Coordinate data collection with project supervisor on a daily basis
• This job requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid US driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
• Must be available to work weekends

Responsibilities

• Conduct fact-to-face interviews
• Conduct visitor counts at various locations in the Pinchot and Weiser State Forests

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Follow directions

Attention to detail

Field independence

Friendly demeanor

Long-distance driving

Weather resilience

Written and verbal comms

Interviewing skills

Data coordination

Valid driver’s license

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a part-time Data Technician for the Recreation, Parks and Tourism Management Department. This position primarily covers weekends with some weekdays and starts immediately.

Responsibilities include conducting fact-to-face interviews and visitor counts at Pinchot and Weiser State Forests, coordinating data collection with the project supervisor, and working independently in remote locations.