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Job Offer: Port Orford Field Station student worker:Oregon State University

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Port Orford Field Station student worker

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1. A Resume/Vita

For additional information Contact Us by: Tate Scarpaci at scarpact@oregonstate.edu

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must prosperously complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title Port Orford Field Station student worker
Appointment Type Student Employee
Job Location Port Orford
Position Appointment Percent 100
Appointment Basis 12
Pay Method Hourly
Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option?
Min Hourly Rate $14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate $21.00 (Standard); $18.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary This recruitment will be used to fill two part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Port Orford Field Station student worker for the Agricultural Sciences and Marine Sciences at Oregon State University (OSU).

The Marine Reserve Interpretation Intern is a combination of field scientist, science communicator, and marine reserve interpreter. In 2024, the Redfish Rocks Team will highlight the future of marine stewardship at the Redfish Rocks Marine Reserve and Marine Protected Area through our outreach and education program and expand our program reach to the recently designated Marine Research Area at Cape Blanco and Marine Conservation Area at Blacklock Point. The Marine Reserve Interpretation Intern will join the Redfish Rocks Team to support these efforts alongside two additional summer undergraduate interns and a local high school intern. Together, they will work with team leader Caroline Rice to complete our outreach and education goals.

As a marine reserve interpreter, the intern will communicate the story of the Redfish Rocks Marine Reserve and the importance of collaboration with the fishing community to visitors of Port Orford. As a field scientist and science communicator, the intern will be responsible for developing an independent research project including: collecting data, compiling these data into a report, and presenting results at the annual State of the Coast Conference with the support of Caroline and Tom Calvanese as mentors. The intern will also recruit volunteers for community science programs with partner agencies such as Coast Watch, COASST, and the Marine Mammal Stranding Network, and will be part of the team sampling juvenile fishes as part of an OSU/ODFW long term monitoring collaboration at Redfish Rocks. Additional opportunities to participate in field research and monitoring activities will arise during the internship as well.

Position tasks 50% Marine Reserve Interpretation at the Port Orford Visitor Center and other locations
   » Complete a marine reserve interpretation training
   » A total of 6 weeks at the Port Orford Visitor Center and other appropriate locations communicating information to the public about the Redfish Rocks Marine Reserve and Marine Protected Area, the
   » Cape Blanco Marine Research Area, and the Blacklock Point Marine Conservation Area as part of a team.
   » Coordinate and execute the annual ?Redfish Rocks on the Dock? community event as part of a team.
40% Conduct an independent scholarly research project to present at a conference.
   » Develop independent research project connected with juvenile fish recruitment monitoring at Redfish Rocks using SMURFs (Standardized Monitoring Units for the Recruitment of Fishes), or other significant research.
   » Collect data
   » Analyze data
   » Compile report of data findings
   » Present findings10% Contribute to communication efforts about the Redfish Rocks Marine Reserve and Marine Protected Area, The Cape Blanco Marine Research Area, and the Blacklock Point Marine Conservation Area.
   » Attend Monthly Port of Port Orford Commission Meetings to lgain about local commercial fishing and operations.
   » Interview 2 local fishermen about their practice with the Redfish Rocks Marine Reserve and Marine Protected Area
   » Attend meetings of the Redfish Rocks Team, Community Advisory Committee, OMRP, and other significant groups, as needed.
   » Coordinate with Redfish Rocks Team and ODFW's Marine Reserve Program to ensure consistent messages.
   » Use Port Orford Field Station and Redfish Rocks Team social media platforms for outreach and education efforts.
Minimum Qualifications Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requiremen ts

   » Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
   » Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
   » Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
   » High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
   » Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
   » Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
   » Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
   » Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*

*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered ?full-time? by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

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Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P11087SE
Number of Vacancies 2
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/17/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date 08/30/2024
Posting Date 05/20/2024
Full Consideration Date 05/22/2024
Closing Date 05/22/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to candidates When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1. A Resume/Vita

For additional information Contact Us by: Tate Scarpaci at scarpact@oregonstate.edu

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must prosperously complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

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Job Location: Corvallis, Oregon
Address: Corvallis
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Post Date: 05/20/2024 / Viewed 6 times
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Company: Oregon State University
Contact Email: scarpact@oregonstate.edu


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