University of New Hampshire

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This position supports federally funded social science field research through the USDA Forest Service’s National Visitor Use Monitoring (NVUM) Program, under UNH grant AW001286 | GR004817 | Fund 110443. The employee will conduct on-site, face-to-face visitor surveys throughout the White Mountain National Forest. This position is critical to data collection efforts during Summer 2025 and is fully grant-funded. Not considered essential staff.

Duties/Responsibilities

Data Collection in the Field (70%)

• Conduct visitor intercept surveys at designated sites across the White Mountain National Forest.
• Follow standardized NVUM protocols to ensure high-quality data collection.
• Use tablet computers, signage, and uniforms as provided.
• Accurately record and upload survey data.

Travel and Independent Work (20%)

• Travel independently to remote field sites across the forest.
• Work without direct supervision in varied terrain and weather conditions.
• Maintain communication with the principal investigator and research team.

Equipment Management and Reporting (10%)

• Manage assigned field equipment and data collection tools.
• Report survey counts and field notes as instructed.
• Participate in training sessions prior to fieldwork.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Some experience in customer service, fieldwork, or research is preferred but not required.
• Preference will be given to candidates who reside in or near the Bartlett or North Conway, NH area, due to the on-site nature of the work.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid U.S. driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow protocols and work independently.
• Comfort navigating to and working in remote outdoor locations.
• Basic computer skills; ability to use tablets and enter data.
• Reliable, courteous, and professional demeanor.

Other Requirements:

• Must be at least 20 years of age and able to pass a background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with survey research or field data collection.
• Familiarity with outdoor recreation or public lands.
• Enrollment or background in natural resources, recreation, or social science.
• Residency in or near the Bartlett or North Conway, NH area, due to the location-specific nature of the work.

Applicant instructions:

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:

• Cover Letter

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Location:

Durham

Salary Grade:

Adjunct Hourly Staff 00