Alachua County – Seasonal Mosquito Field Interns
About The Position
Alachua County is seeking to hire Seasonal Mosquito Field Interns to work part-time from May to November, approximately 15 hours per week, performing important mosquito surveillance work in and around Alachua County. The technician will be responsible for visiting mosquito traps and water sites, checking to ensure traps are in good working order, collecting adult and larval samples, roughly sorting out non-mosquito insects, and identifying adult mosquito samples to species. This role also supports Clarke's sentinel chicken program, which involves weekly visits to host chicken coops to obtain blood samples following all procedures and safety precautions, and sending samples to the lab. This position requires the use of a personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement. Occasional travel to Clarke's office in Kissimmee may be required, and the intern will likely work out of a storage facility property in Alachua County. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about biology, entomology, public health, and sustainability, who enjoy working outdoors.
Requirements
- Possess a high school degree or equivalent with high school level math skills
- Communicate effectively in English in both written and verbal forms
- Have a valid Driver's License with an excellent driving record
- Be able to sit and drive a vehicle for extended periods of time
- Ability to bend, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted
- Must be able to work through the end of our season (November/December)
- Must be available to work daytime hours Monday- Friday, 2-3 days a week (days and hours will vary depending on business needs)
- Candidate must be comfortable with chicken husbandry, working with chickens, and humanely taking blood samples
- Capable of using a handheld technical device including, but not limited to, smartphones, GPS, and system applications
- Candidate must also be comfortable performing assigned duties outdoors while walking through various and challenging terrain including, but not limited to water, heavy vegetation and uneven land throughout residential communities, urban environments and forested areas where environmental conditions are affected by weather.
Nice To Haves
- Passionate about biology, entomology, public health, sustainability
- Enjoys working outdoors
- Problem-solver
- Attentive to detail
- Enjoys working outdoors and nature
Responsibilities
- Visiting mosquito traps and water sites
- Checking to make sure traps are in good working order
- Collecting adult and larval samples
- Roughly sorting out non-mosquito insects
- Identifying adult mosquito samples to species
- Participating in Clarke's sentinel chicken program by obtaining blood samples from chickens
- Sending samples to the lab
- Performing inspections and maintenance on equipment
- Attending training
- Helping in other aspects of the field
Benefits
- Fantastic resume builders
- Outstanding FUN OUTDOOR team based culture
- Spending your days outdoors in nature
- Rehire pay increases
- Paid volunteer time (Day of Caring)
- Employee of the month recognition programs
- Paid internships
- Employee referral bonuses
- A free employee assistance program
- 401K (Roth and Traditional) with generous match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
