The Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at the University of Florida Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center is seeking a full-time or part-time program assistant to help manage multiple projects on wildlife and ecosystem research, modeling, and monitoring in South Florida and the Caribbean. For more information about our program, please refer to http://crocdoc.ifas.ufl.edu.
Office duties include assisting with payroll, purchasing, budgeting, permitting, proposals, reports, and all other necessary paperwork. Additional duties can include gathering information through literature surveys and other sources, developing educational programs, and web-design depending on skills and interests. Excellent writing skills and computer proficiency (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel) are essential. Applicant should have at least one year of previous work related experience with clerical procedures and systems (word processing, managing files and records), be interested in ecology, biology, environmental education, or related field, possess excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, and have the ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment. Compensation starts at $13 per hour there is flexibility depending upon qualifications and experience. Position available immediately and open until filled. Please send letter of interest and resume by email to [email protected] with "Program Assistant" in the subject line. -- Michiko Squires Wildlife Biologist University of Florida - FLREC 3205 College Ave Davie, Florida 33314 (954) 577-6304 http://crocdoc.ifas.ufl.edu
