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Title: Climate-Smart Student Technician

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type:  Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Hours Per Week: 20

Posted Salary Grade: Minimum $8.00 per hour

Retirement:   None 

Contact Person: Dr. John Settimi

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The EKU Department of Agriculture has an open position for a student technician to assist with a climate-smart project focused on regional farms.

Duties will include working with a faculty member to develop maps using GIS software, collect and analyze soil samples, record keeping, and possible interaction with agricultural producers in eastern KY. This is a student position that is available immediately, with options to renew for summer, and potentially the fall 2024 semester.

The applicant should have had classwork or experience in GIS, some laboratory experience, and an interest in applied research. A background in agriculture or horticulture is a plus.

Candidates must be enrolled at EKU and be qualified for EKU student employment.

Review of qualified candidates will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at EKU

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates must be enrolled at EKU and be qualified for EKU student employment. Classwork or experience in GIS, some laboratory experience, and an interest in applied research is preferred. Background in agriculture, horticulture or related natural science is preferred.

Job Duties:

• 40% - Develop and maintain GIS maps and data - (Essential)
• 30% - Assist in collection of soil samples - (Essential)
• 10% - Laboratory work - (Essential)
• 10% - data collection - (Essential)
• 10 % - As assigned - (Marginal)

Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the needs of the unit, available sponsorship budget, and the qualifications of the candidate.

Funding Source: Grant

Open Until Filled: No

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.