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Field Data Collector - Visitor Experience Study, Arches NP

Requisition ID: 2026-10027

of Openings: 2

Location: US-UT

Category: Research (non-Faculty)

Position Type: Temporary Part-Time

Job Classification: Non-Benefited

College: Quinney College of Agric and Nat Res

Department: Environment and Society

Advertised Salary: $22/hr

Overview

The Sustainable Outdoor Recreation and Tourism (SORTL) 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 for a concentrated two-week data collection deployment during September or October 2026.

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 duties, such as driving vehicles within Arches National Park and transporting materials

• Ability to work independently in a remote outdoor environment 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

• Willingness to work in high-temperature desert conditions for extended periods

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

   

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"

• Please be prepared to answer the following during your applciation:

• Are you available for a two-week field deployment to Moab, Utah, during September or October 2026?

   

• Do you have a valid driver's license, and are you comfortable driving to and around Moab, Utah?

   

• Are you willing to work outdoors for 6-7-hour shifts in hot, exposed desert conditions with limited shade?

   

• Briefly describe any experience you have conducting fieldwork, collecting data, or interacting professionally with members of the public.

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Advertised Salary

$22/hr

ADA

This position requires sustained outdoor work in a desert environment. Field data collection takes place... For full info follow application link.

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