Field Data Collector - Visitor Experience Study, Arches NP

Field Data Collector - Visitor Experience Study, Arches NP Requisition ID: 2026-10653 # of Openings: 4 Location: US-UT-Moab Category: Research (non-Faculty) Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time Job Classification: Non-Benefited College: Quinney College of Agric and Nat Res Department: Environment and Society Advertised Salary: $26.00/hour Overview The SORTL Lab (Sustainable Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Lab) at Utah State University is seeking two Field Research Assistants to support a visitor experience study at Arches National Park in partnership with the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA). This is a paid, short-term field position involving on-site data collection near Moab, Utah, during concentrated deployment periods. Responsibilities * Administer visitor intercept surveys using Qualtrics on a tablet device at designated sites within Arches National Park (The Windows, Delicate Arch, and Devils Garden) * Apply randomized intercept protocols to select survey participants * Accurately record survey responses and maintain daily data quality standards * Follow field protocols, including participant consent procedures and IRB-approved data collection guidelines * Communicate regularly with the PI regarding daily sampling progress, response rates, and any field issues * Assist with post-field data entry, review, and basic quality checking Qualifications Minimum Qualifications * Valid driver's license to perform essential job responsibilities, such as driving university vehicles and transporting materials Preferred Qualifications * Background or coursework in outdoor recreation, natural resources, parks management, tourism, geography, or a related field * Prior experience with survey research, field data collection, or visitor studies * Familiarity with Qualtrics or similar survey platforms * Experience working or recreating in national parks or public lands settings Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Ability to work independently with minimal day-to-day supervision * Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to approach and engage members of the public professionally * Reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to data quality Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach: * Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV" Document size may not exceed 10 MB. Advertised Salary $26.00/hour ADA This position requires sustained outdoor work in a desert environment. Field data collection takes place at Arches National Park near Moab, Utah, at elevations between 4,000-5,000 feet in exposed terrain with limited shade. Work is performed primarily outdoors in direct sunlight during fall shoulder season conditions; temperatures may range from 50F to over 100F, depending on time of day and season. Employees must be able to work effectively in these conditions for shifts of up to 6-7 hours. Physical demands include the ability to stand and walk for extended periods on uneven, rocky, or sandy terrain; hike moderate distances (up to 3 miles round trip) to and from designated survey sites while carrying a... For full info follow application link. USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in an y of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-di crimination).