Pooled Position Limited Tempor-WORTH Summer Research Assistant

The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities.  We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives. 

JOB TITLE:   

Research Assistant

JOB PURPOSE:   

Wyoming Outdoor Recreation, Tourism, and Hospitality (WORTH) Initiative: Summer Research Assistant  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

The Wyoming Outdoor Recreation, Tourism, and Hospitality (WORTH) Initiative is continuing its partnership with the Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Board (JHTTB) in support of their Sustainable Destination Management Plan (SDMP). The SDMP is a five-year plan intended to ensure that tourism remains a positive force for the people, the environment, and the economy of Teton County. The WORTH Initiative is partnering with the JHTTB as part of its efforts to support the outdoor recreation, tourism, and hospitality industries in Wyoming through applied research, educational projects and services, and extension. 

The WORTH Initiative is seeking two (2) summer research assistants to administer intercept surveys to help assess visitor sentiment regarding their experience in Teton County. Research assistants will conduct visitor intercept surveys for 6 weeks in July-August 2024. Lodging and transportation will be provided by the University of Wyoming. Research assistants will be responsible for professional conduct and proper data collection; training will be provided upon hiring. Research assistants will work up to 40 hours each week and will be provided with a per diem for food.  

Applications for the summer session are now open and will remain open until filled. For more information, please contact Taylor Kruger at tkruger@uwyo.edu.   

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:

This position is eligible for remote work and/or a flexible work schedule.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

HS Diploma

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.  

HIRING STATEMENT:  

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.   

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/