Part Time Post Bac Community Lab Technician

Bard College invites applications for the position of Community/Lab Technician for the Environmental and Urban Studies (EUS) program and the Environmental Studies Concentration (ES). The Community/Lab Technician will work to support EUS/ES faculty and students in teaching and research activities that utilize Bard’s Community Science Lab (CSL) to support on-the-ground community, environmental and environmental justice efforts.

We expect to provide training (scientific and/or community engagement oriented) to the successful candidate. We are specifically looking for a team player who excels at working with a wide range of people who are broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion. Interest in scientific approaches to environmental issues of water and air quality is crucial. Familiarity with nonprofit and academic institutions is a plus, particularly given the nature of this position and its focus on providing a solid bridge between communities and academia.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• intellectual curiosity and a positive attitude
• enthusiasm for working as part of a multidisciplinary team that facilitates science work with communities to address relevant environmental issues
• creativity, initiative, and adaptability to contribute to a range of new and ongoing projects
• and readiness to lead and work collaboratively with others in a variety of contexts and environments

Essential Duties

• Supporting faculty in incorporating regional community members and environmental justice efforts into classes and research
• Promoting the use of CSL instrumentation in courses and student and faculty research in collaboration with CSL staff
• Providing technical assistance with sampling and sensors, both in the lab and in the field Data processing, analysis, management, and reporting
• Providing logistical support for the maintenance of environmental monitoring equipment
• Mentoring of student interns
• Maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Two or more years of closely related employment or a Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• Demonstrated ability to engage with community members involved in issue- and values-based social change work
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to write and speak to broad audiences
• Science background (in the field, in the lab, and/or in your personal interests)
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Flexibility and the ability to multitask and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Community organizing and/or academic faculty support experience
• Previous experience working with environmental samples (i.e., water, air, soil)
• Experience in mentorship and/or supervision of interns
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• A valid driver’s license and comfort driving 12-passenger vans

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and work in standard office and laboratory environments
• Must be able to work occasional weekends and evenings as needed, with compensatory time off
• Must be able to lift, on occasion, as needed, up to 20 lbs

Application Instructions

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three references through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/170532.

Compensation: $25-$27/hour; part-time of up to 24 hours

This salary range reflects the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for the position at the time of the job posting. Salary decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to market and organizational considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.

Benefits Overview

We are pleased to offer our full-time employees an excellent benefit package which includes; multiple health insurance options; TIAA retirement plans; generous vacation, sick, and personal time; and more. To learn more about employee benefits and eligibility at Bard College, please visit https://www.bard.edu/humanresources/benefits/.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information.

Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.