HARVARD FOREST HARVARD UNIVERSITY PETERSHAM, MASSACHUSETTS
SUMMER 2008 RESEARCH PROGRAM IN ECOLOGY ASSISTANT PROGRAM COORDINATOR/RESIDENT ADVISOR (One or Two 14-week positions available beginning May 19, 2008) For fourteen weeks in May-August 2008, thirty college-age students will join dozens of visiting and staff scientists at Harvard Forest in researching the effects of natural and human disturbances on forest ecosystems. The Program Assistant works closely with the Forest Administrator in organizing the various educational components to the summer program. S/he lives with the students in Fisher and/or Raup House, providing the information, advising, support and discipline required to create a hospitable academic environment. Duties and Responsibilities Assist with two-day student orientation, May 27-28, 2008 Coordinate weekly evening workshops and seminars Hold weekly house meetings Organize student committees (recycling, graduate school, social, etc.) Inform students of Harvard Forest activities, policies, and expectations Organize a half-day career workshop and Summer Student Symposium in mid-August Work with Forest Administrator to resolve student issues Required Skills, Training and Experience Excellent listening, negotiation, organizational, and problem solving skills required Strong writing, organizational, telephone, and computer skills Work independently with moderate supervision Comfortable with performing a variety of tasks simultaneously Previous experience working with ethnically and culturally diverse population preferred Time Commitment and Compensation Compensation is $12/hour for 40 hours per week plus free room and board for 14 weeks (May 19 to August 22, 2008). The Assistants have private rooms, office space with computer and access to Forest vehicles. The position is flexible and accommodations for a variety of situations are possible. Application Please send a cover letter, resume and up to three letters of recommendation to the address below. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Additional information about Harvard Forest and the summer program is available at http://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu For questions, please contact: Edythe Ellin, Director of Administration Harvard Forest, Harvard University 324 N. Main Street Petersham, MA 01366 978-724-3302 Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu
