Research Assistant (Student-Extra Help) Discovery Farm

University of Arkansas • Pine Bluff, AR

5d • $15

About The Position

A long-term goal of UAPB is to develop and contribute to the next generation of scientists trained in FANH and USDA careers. The first proposed approach to accomplishing this goal is to support the UAPB Discovery Farm Educational Center mission by building and sustaining partnerships with our USDA offices, public schools, and surrounding 4H clubs to introduce youth to FANH and USDA careers at an early age through peer-to-peer mentoring (Mentors from UAPB 1890 and MANRRS Scholars), summer camps for public school teachers with junior/high school kids, field trips, sponsorship of a Junior MANRRS Chapter, and promote the farm-to-school initiative within the local schools to provide those non-formal educational opportunities and positive youth development. Job responsibilities do include:

Requirements

• Must be a student enrolled at the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff under the School of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Human Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, clearing, mowing, etc.
• Setting up and maintaining water quality stations and farm demonstrations
• Frequent research sampling and water quality data collection
• Collecting, analyzing, and recording samples
• Record keeping and presenting research finding
• Assist with maintaining science research lab
• Assisting with field days on campus and off-campus
• Assist with summer camps, JR. MANRRS, and public-school gardening
• Participate in conference and presentations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed