Student Assistant (FWS) | Natural Resources and Wildlife Outreach

We are seeking a Federal Work Study student to support conservation of natural resources and wildlife in Florida, by assisting UF/IFAS Extension programs including the Florida Youth Naturalist Program, Natural Areas Training Academy, and Bat Friendly Florida. This position is an excellent opportunity for students to gain experience in “behind-the-scenes” operations of extension programs.

Example of job duties include logistical support of program activities, records and database management, social media and marketing, email and phone communication with instructors and host organizations, preparing course materials, event coordination, general office tasks, and other non-clerical duties. Most tasks are computer-based.

Position can be adapted based on skills and interests of successful applicant. If in a related field of study, it may be possible to coordinate with coursework, internship, or assistantship requirements.

$11-14 per hour commensurate with experience

Current UF students only (undergraduate or graduate) with FEDERAL WORK STUDY award for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 

• Proficiency with MS Office (e.g., Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and ability to quickly learn web-based event, teaching, and communication applications (e.g., Canvas, Teams, Zoom, Eventbrite, Qualtrics, T4).
• Detail-oriented with capacity to follow instructions while working independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks to accomplish goals.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and responsible.
• Enthusiasm and interest in natural resource & wildlife conservation in Florida.
• Skills in the above-listed applications, visual communications, graphic design, marketing, video editing, and/or instructional design, are NOT required, but are an asset.
• Preference for applicants willing to commit for 6 months or longer but all applicants will be considered.

In order to be considered, applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.ufl.edu and additionally must include:

• Cover letter (1 page) highlighting examples of your experience related to the qualifications above.
• Resume (≤ 2 pages)
• Proof of FWS eligibility: print/screenshot a copy of your Financial Aid Award Page, which shows the amount of your FWS financial aid allocation for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025.
• Current class schedule.

A regular schedule of 8-10 hours per week will be agreed upon at hire. Work location is on the main UF campus; a hybrid remote schedule is negotiable.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

For questions, please contact Dr. Shelly Johnson at shelly.johnson@ufl.edu