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Summer College Work-Study in the Adirondacks
These college work-study positions are part of the Federal College Work-Study Program. For more information on applying for federal work-study, contact the College's financial aid office (315.470.6670). Interviews for these positions will be held in April. Contact Mark Hill (315.470.6673) to set up an appointment for an interview.
In addition to the numerous opportunities to participate in research activities, recreational and educational opportunities are plentiful. Students enjoy fishing, swimming, biking, canoeing, and nature photography both on HWF and on nearby state land. For education, there is the opportunity to visit such places as the Adirondack Museum, one of the finest regional museums of history and art in the United States. The Adirondack Interpretive Center, located on HWF, has a wide variety of lectures, workshops and naturalist guided trail walks to participate in.
Living for a summer on HWF also provides a unique experience of sharing the comradeship of fellow workers and researchers. Most students stay in bunk-type housing units, sharing living space with other students. Students are required to eat in the Rich Lake Dining Center (weekly meal charge).
Forest Operations
Job Description:
Work-study students are responsible for a number of different work assignments
such as forest surveying, mapping, timber stand improvement, forest inventory,
etc. Students have the opportunity to sharpen their basic field skills
and obtain additional practice in areas that will be important for future
employment. There is also the opportunity to develop new skills and
insight into such areas as herbicide application, trail maintenance, harvesting
activities and general forest management practices.
The main duty station will be HWF. Work assignments will be at all of the College's Adirondack regional campuses (HWF, Pack Demonstration Forest - Warrensburg, and Dubar Memorial Forest- Wanakena). Transportation will be provided to the job site.
Job Requirements: The preferred qualifications for this position are:
- Forestry summer camp experience
- General knowledge of forestry (i.e., dendrology, forest surveying, forest mensuration)
- Some mechanical ability
- ability to work with minimum supervision
- some degree of physical durance
- Drivers license required
Hourly rate: $8.25/hour
Duration of Employment: 5/14/12 - 08/24/12
Contact: Mike Gooden, mkgooden@esf.edu, or Bruce Breitmeyer, breitmeyer@esf.edu. (518) 582-4551
Program Support
Job Description:
Assist AEC administrative staff in day-to-day and special event tasks including; answering phone, distributing mail, filing, guest assistance, data entry, document scanning and other tasks associated with the coordination of guest housing and meals. Also, assist AEC biologists in development and maintenance of biological database.
Job Requirements:
Experience with Microsoft Excel
Driver’s license required
Hours/Week: 40
Hourly Rate: $8.75
Duration of Employment: 5/14/12 – 8/24/12
Contact: Zoe Jeffery, zjeffery@esf.edu, phone: 518-582-4551, x113
Research Program
Job Description:
Assist AEC personnel in conduction wildlife and vegetation surveys including;
small mammals trapping, white-tailed deer trapping, mustelid trapping,
loon surveys, amphibian censusing and wildlife habitat inventory. Work-study
participants are responsible for the maintenance associated with research
projects including plot marking, trail maintenance and up keep of
lab and field equipment. Students will assists in data entry and analysis.
Occasional evening hours will also required.
Job Requirements:
- Driver's license required
- Swimming ability desirable
- Canoeing or boating experience desirable
- Be in good physical condition
- Willing to work in difficult field conditions (bugs, rain, heat)
Hourly rate: $8.75/hour
Duration of Employment: 5/14/12 - 08/24/12
Contact: Charlotte Demers, cdemers@esf.edu, phone - (518) 582-4551
