2008-09 CRS Work-Study Opportunities

The Center for Rural Studies is a great place for a Work-Study job!  We have 12 exiting positions left.  How will a work study job at CRS benefit you?? While working at CRS, you will...

CRS Staff and Work-Study Team, Winners of the Work Study Team of the Year Award!

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Read about our position descriptions to find which job is right for you. Also check out our list of past and current projects that CRS work study students work on!

For information about our Work-Study positions at CRS, please email Michele Schmidt, Work Study Supervisor, or call (802) 656-0256.  Click here for more information about the UVM Work-Study program.

Position Descriptions Staff Assistant Level 2   Job Responsibilities :  General office administration including greeting visitors, answering phones, referring calls to staff, photocopying, faxing, and data entry Requirements: Familiarity with word processing and spreadsheets a plus.   2 Positions Available  Research Assistant Level 3   Job Responsibilities :  Assist staff in research projects on Vermont community issues, such as education, agriculture, technology, small business, e-commerce, and public opinion surveys.  Tasks may include:  Administrative, data entry, conducting telephone interviews, basic data analysis, writing, and library research. Requirements:  Interest in research methods, writing, and Vermont issues a plus.  Familiarity with word processing and spreadsheets preferred.   5 Positions Available Communications Assistant Level 3   Job Responsibilities :  Assist staff in developing CRS promotional materials, and writing/editing our quarterly newsletter, Rural Developments, articles, press releases, and reports. This position also includes administrative tasks such as answering the telephone and data entry.  Requirements:  Writing, communication, editing, and word processing skills.   1 Position Available Project Coordinator Level 4   Job Responsibilities :  Assist staff in the coordination of research projects.  Responsibilities may include:  coordinating projects, office administration, supervising staff, data collection, interviewing, library research, writing, data entry, and basic data analysis. This position will give the student experience in coordinating large scale projects such as our annual Vermonter Poll and among other projects. Requirements:  Ability to work independently; knowledge of research methods, strong organization and leadership skills.    2 Positions Available  Research and Technical Assistant Level 3   Job Responsibilities :  Assist staff in installation of software, virus scanning, website maintenance and data managment. The student in this position may also assist staff with research projects and take on daily administrative duties, such as photocopying, faxing, answering the telephone, and data entry. Requirements: Knowledge in computer troubleshooting a plus.   1 Position Available Web Site Assistant Level 4   Job Responsibilities :  Assist staff in creating, maintaining and updating websites, uploading documents and reports, and developing on-line surveys.  Great opportunity for developing website skills. Requirements:  Basic HTML and Adobe Acrobat.   1 Position available Back to top Potential Projects Work-Study students may work on projects in the following areas:  Managing US, Vermont and community data International projects in Honduras, Belize, and Saint Lucia Farm to School programs and Vermont farmer's markets Nutrition, food policy, hunger and obesity issues Technology and E-Commerce Small and micro business development Community health Transportation and alternative fuel use Public opinion telephone surveys Managing a call center Survey research Building profiles of selected Vermont communities Click here for more information on projects at the Center for Rural Studies. Back to top

Send comments to: Michele Schmidt Updated 09/1/08