Summer Intern, Center for Urban Resilience
Summer Intern, Center for Urban Resilience
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$ 21 - 26
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Job Description
Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities
- Assists the senior researchers through on-site support and data collection support.
- Carries out tasks to support CURes activities on-campus and in Ballona Discovery Park including filling bird feeders supporting installation and maintenance of new planting projects etc.
- With support from senior researchers works on research implementation (e.g. survey set-up recruitment etc.) assists with data management.
- Conducts basic data analyses with supervision from senior researchers. Maintain accurate records of research activities and data.
- Transcribe audio data; qualitatively code the resulting transcripts. Develops and maintains electronic codebook.
- Assist senior researchers with reporting on in-progress research projects and programs through PowerPoint presentations social media posts and short summary reports.
- Support CURes summer outreach events including scheduling set-up and break-down.
- Collaborate with team members to support ongoing research initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Loyola Marymount University Expectations
Exhibit behavior that supports the mission vision and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional responsible accountable and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.
Requisite Qualifications
- Typically a Bachelors Degree in Environmental Studies Environmental Science Biology or related field or equivalent experience. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge skills and abilities needed to keep abreast of methods used in the lab as well as regulation/policy changes.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Previous social-ecological research work experience in an academic research setting.
- Previous research experience and some experience with qualitative skills including knowledge of coding;
- Strong organizational skills and a track record of working collaboratively with others in professional or extracurricular settings
- Ability to be highly organized to facilitate record-keeping data management managing multiple responsibilities and collaboration with student research assistants. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- High intrinsic motivation and excellent self-management. Ability to take responsibility in meeting deadlines and making progress without direct supervision.
- Exemplary communication skills (both written and oral).
- Demonstrated computer competency and preferably knowledgeable of Word PowerPoint Excel and Qualtrics.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of this position.
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Staff Temporary (Fixed Term)Salary range
$21.68 - $26.01 Salary commensurate with education and experience.Loyola Marymount University a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence the education of the whole person and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being life experience and beliefs to apply. (Visit for more information.)Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
