Some experience in customer service, fieldwork, or research is preferred but not required.
Preference will be given to candidates who reside in or near the Bartlett or North Conway, NH area, due to the on-site nature of the work.
Required Licenses & Certifications :
Valid U.S. driver's license.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
Ability to follow protocols and work independently.
Comfort navigating to and working in remote outdoor locations.
Basic computer skills; ability to use tablets and enter data.
Reliable, courteous, and professional demeanor.
Other Requirements :
Must be at least 20 years of age and able to pass a background check.
Prior experience with survey research or field data collection.
Familiarity with outdoor recreation or public lands.
Enrollment or background in natural resources, recreation, or social science.
Residency in or near the Bartlett or North Conway, NH area, due to the location-specific nature of the work.
Applicant Instructions:
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)
Resume/CV
Compensation Pay Range:
$25.00/hour
EEO Statement
The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources
Location:
Durham
Salary Grade:
Adjunct Hourly Staff 00
Benefits
Vision insuranceRemote work optionsEquity / stock options
Additional Information
USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app
This position supports federally funded social science field research through the USDA Forest Service's National Visitor Use Monitoring Program. The employee will conduct on site, face to face visitor surveys with national forest visitors as part of a temporary, project based data collection effort.
Duties may include visitor intercept surveys, field based survey administration, communication with recreation visitors, travel to assigned survey locations, data entry, coordination with project staff, and other related research support tasks as assigned.
Work is expected to occur during the 2026 field season, with exact start and end dates based on project needs, employee availability, and funding. The position is fully grant funded and not considered essential staff.
Duties/Responsibilities
Data Collection in the Field (70%)
Conduct visitor intercept surveys at designated sites
Follow standardized NVUM protocols to ensure high-quality data collection.
Use tablet computers, signage, and uniforms as provided.
Accurately record and upload survey data.
Travel and Independent Work (20%)
Travel independently to remote field sites across the forest.
Work without direct supervision in varied terrain and weather conditions.
Maintain communication with the principal investigator and research team.
Equipment Management and Reporting (10%)
Manage assigned field equipment and data collection tools.
Report survey counts and field notes as instructed.
Participate in training sessions prior to fieldwork.
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