Mountain Lake Biological Station is a residential field research station in Pembroke, VA (a 25-minute drive from Blacksburg, VA). The Station is hiring full-time, seasonal assistants for late spring and summer. Assistants will provide operational and administrative support for the station and its researchers, faculty, students, and residents.

Duties include assisting station users with a variety of residential- and research-related needs; maintaining trails and enclosures; removing invasive plants; assisting with a small retail operation; receiving payments and making deposits; providing clerical support; collecting recycling; moving station equipment and furniture; cleaning and organizing shared-use spaces; planning and advertising special events; using a variety of hand tools and outdoor power tools; and other duties supporting the operation of a remote biological field station.

This position will pay an hourly rate of $16.00.

The University will perform background checks on hires prior to employment. For this position, the background check also includes a DMV Licensure check. A driver’s license is preferred but not required.

This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/HRM-029

To apply, please submit an application online at https://jobs.virginia.edu. Attach a resume, a cover letter, and contact information for 3 references. Search on requisition number R0080155

Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: 1+ year of relevant experience required. Additional education may substitute for experience.

Licensure: None.

Preferred qualifications:

General administrative skills such as answering phones, greeting visitors, and keeping recordsExperience with Microsoft programs and data entryAbility to assist with physically demanding tasksSome college educationComfortable working outdoorsSkill with basic shop and outdoor power toolsValid driver’s license with a zero or positive point balanceExperience handling cash and credit cardsFamiliarity with basic sciences

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.