Positions Open to the Public – Montana
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Position Overview
The Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research (ITRR) at the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ seeks a Field Survey Coordinator to conduct nonresident visitor surveys and resident travel and recreation surveys. This part-time, variable-hour position (up to 25 hours per week) requires local travel and involves direct engagement with survey participants to gather valuable tourism and recreation data. Ideal start date will be December 1, 2024.
Location
Candidates should reside in or near Shelby, Montana, with flexibility to travel to Babb, St. Mary, East Glacier, Browning, Cut Bank, Conrad, Havre, and surrounding areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Engage with nonresidents and Montana residents to discuss travel experiences and record responses using an iPad (provided).
- Collect highway vehicle counts at Montana ports of entry.
- Upload collected data after each shift.
- Mail highway counts to ITRR bi-weekly.
- Provide ITRR with a status update on activities twice per week via telephone.
- Submit hours worked and miles traveled via email (Excel experience preferred).
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
Qualifications
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle for travel within the duty area.
- Internet access (wireless preferred) for data uploads and bi-weekly paperwork submissions.
- Ability to work three days per week (8-10 hours per day) with flexible scheduling.
- Willingness to work outside in varying weather conditions year-round.
Compensation
- Hourly Rate: $19-21 per hour, depending on experience.
- Mileage Reimbursement: State rate of $0.67/mile.
Apply now!
Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references to megan.schultz@umontana.edu.
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Position Overview
The Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research (ITRR) at the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ is currently looking for an individual to conduct nonresident visitor surveys and resident travel and recreation surveys (25 variable hours per week). This candidate will live in the Great Falls or Helena area and be able to travel to either Great Falls or Helena and also to Lewistown and surrounding communities. One overnight trip to Helena (or Great Falls, depending on where the candidate resides) each month is required, with lodging paid.
Location
This candidate will live in the Great Falls or Helena area and be able to travel to either Great Falls or Helena and also to Lewistown and surrounding communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Talking to both nonresidents and Montana residents about their travel experiences and recording the data on an iPad (provided)
- Surveying nonresidents at the Great Falls and Helena airports (requires passing a background check)
- Collecting proportion counts of passengers boarding flights at the airports
- Uploading data after each shift
- Mailing airport counts to ITRR on a bi-weekly basis
- Providing a twice-weekly status of activities to ITRR via telephone
- Submitting hours worked and miles traveled via e-mail (experience with Excel preferred)
- Being able to work independently with little direct supervision.
Qualifications
- Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and be willing to drive within the duty area.
- Internet access (wireless preferred) is required for bi-weekly paperwork submission and uploading of data after each shift.
- Applicants must be willing to work 3 days per week (up to 8-10 hrs./day) with work days and hours alternating each week.
- While the position is technically part-time and temporary, data collection does occur year-round. Individuals must be willing to work outside in all types of weather.
Compensation
- Salary: $20-22/hour, depending on experience.
- Mileage Reimbursement: State rate of $0.67/mile.
Apply now!
Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references to megan.schultz@umontana.edu.