Lake Thoreau Attendant - University Of Southern Mississippi : Job Details

Lake Thoreau Attendant The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Lake Thoreau Attendant.Position Details LocationHattiesburg118 College DriveHattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001United StatesDivisionSchool of Biological, Environmental, and Earth Sciences Position TypeStaff Employment StatusPart Time Grant FundedNo Posting Close DateOpen Until Filled Special Instructions to ApplicantsApplications for Lake Thoreau Assistants will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed as needed.Assistants will be hired as either Attendants or Outdoor Staff (see below).Applicants should submit a resume, letter of interest, and list of three references with contact information.Job Summary Lake Thoreau Assistants perform a variety of tasks at the Lake Thoreau Environmental Center.Duties vary but include educational outreach, building/grounds maintenance, animal care, and event coordination/management. Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for opening and closing the center.

Ability to work and communicate well with others.

Assist with events that are hosted at Lake Thoreau.

Perform building/grounds maintenance.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum QualificationsAttendants should possess or be pursuing a science-based degree and have a minimum GPA of 3.2.Previous animal care experience is preferred, but not necessary.Maintenance workers do not require a degree but should be physically capable of working in south Mississippi outdoor conditions which include extreme heat/humidity, sun exposure, and rain. Other hazards include biting insects/mites/spiders, poisonous plants.All workers should have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record. All workers also must pass a criminal background check.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to work evenings, nights and weekends as necessary.
• Exhibit individual initiative and the ability to work independently.

About The University of Southern Mississippi The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 131 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others.USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.