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University of New Hampshire · 10 hours ago

Assistant Island Coordinator Shoals Marine Lab

Durham, NH

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$900/wk - $900/wk

The University of New Hampshire is seeking an Assistant Island Coordinator for Shoals Marine Laboratory, responsible for providing professional, supervisory, and academic support. This role involves overseeing student staff, supporting scientific research, managing island logistics, and fostering an inclusive environment.

Professional ServicesTraining

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide professional, supervisory, and academic support critical to the operations of Shoals Marine Laboratory in collaboration with Island Coordinator

Train, organize, supervise, schedule, and oversee up to 6 Student Staff members each week

Supervise and assist student workers in the maintenance of the Appledore Island campus including kitchen prep/cleanup, general housekeeping, grounds work and other assigned tasks

Serve as supporting scientific crew aboard SML’s research vessels

Participate in the collection and maintenance of biological specimens as needed

Operate the Appledore Island store (operating POS system, stocking, etc.)

Assist with Island Coordinator duties and when Island Coordinator is off island, act as Island Coordinator, assisting with arrival, orientation, housing assignments, and departures of all SML participants and visitors and manage daily logs and schedules for island activities and housing. Manage on island logistics including but not inclusive of dietary restrictions, special requests, medication management for minors, housing, etc

Provide island orientation presentation to visitors to SML

Provide tours of and orientation to SML facilities

Operate the Appledore Island store (operating POS system, stocking, etc.)

Foster a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for students, researchers, and visitors

Implement initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Expected to be available for consultation and emergency response at all times, on days scheduled to be working, and while on SML property and vessels

Serve as a crew member on board a commercial vessel, and operator of small vessels

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Red Cross Lifeguard CertificationSupervisory skillsBiological specimen collectionComputer skillsDiversityInclusion initiativesCommunication skillsTeamworkAttention to detail

Required

Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States

Selected candidates must be able to successfully participate in pre-employment and random drug testing

Meet the University of New Hampshire's hiring requirements for both criminal and driving history (background checks are required)

Applicants must have interest in working in a remote educational environment

Good communication skills and ability to work well with students, faculty and other staff members in an isolated environment

Strong knowledge of computer skills; proven organization skills; attention to detail along with experience managing multiple tasks

Red Cross Lifeguard Certification or ability to obtain

Serve as a crew member on board a commercial or an oceanographic vessel, Valid Drivers License and Safe Driving Record

Must be able to work with as a team member with students, faculty and staff in an isolated and physically demanding environment involving long hours

Must be willing and able to assist with moving, packing, loading and unloading of supply runs both on Appledore and on the mainland

Must be able to lift and move more than 50 lbs

Benefits

Room and board are provided for island staff.

Company

University of New Hampshire

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