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Employment
The SHIFT hires many students to assist in the management, routine operation, and project development phases. These opportunities allow students to network with staff and faculty, learn technical information, and gain valuable experience relevant to nearly any career path. There are two main positions for students within SHIFT:
Administrative & Program Support
These assistants are responsible for a wide range of tasks relating to administrative & program support. Tasks can include (but are not limited to): website design, file organization, project management, final reports, public outreach, event planning, and committee meeting attendance. Students in this role commit to at least a one-year term with a potential of renewing the position.
Project Researcher
Project Researchers are students that are hired to conduct feasibility studies on previously submitted grant proposals that the committee requested more information on before implementation. These appointments typically range from one to two semesters, and are available upon committee discretion.
Apply for a Student Position
To inquire for position availability, please email shift@humboldt.edu.
Application Instructions
Contact Information
Name: Katie Koscielak
Phone: (707) 826-5945
E-Mail: kmk928@humboldt.edu
Website: https://www.humboldt.edu/facilities-management
Typical Job Requirements
Job Location: Arcata, CA
Located in Humboldt County: Yes
Job Category: Student Assistant – Sustainable Humboldt Innnovative Futures Trust
Position Type: On-Campus, Part Time
Minimum GPA: N/A
Minimum Requirements: Must be registered in at least six units at the time of employment
Citizenship: Must be able to work in the United States
We are hiring student assistants for the '24-25 school year. To apply, search "SHIFT" or "#9064408" on handshake.
Development Team Student Assistants for Fall 2018
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Description
HEIF is hiring students that will participate on development teams for Fall 2018 and possibly continuing through Spring 2019. Development teams are responsible for writing proposals associated with energy efficiency or other sustainability projects on campus that have been brought forth by students. Development teams generally range from 1-4 students per team and HEIF usually hosts between 2-5 projects per semester. Development teams are expected to take a high-level concept idea as submitted by another student and research all the elements of the project that will inform a “feasibility study” or “schematic design”. This generally entails developing a scope of work for the project, estimating budget, evaluating outreach elements, and calculating energy or other natural resource impacts to the campus. Students gain experience by working with professional mentors and other technical experts at Facilities Management on campus. Candidates must be self-motivated and able to work within deadlines with little direct supervision. The projects for which HEIF is seeking Development team members during Fall 2018 include a solar array feasibility study, exploration of a mini-split heat pump for CCAT, a comparative case study for heating systems at Jenkins Hall including heat pumps, product evaluation for covering the Earth Tub Composter, and a lighting retrofit at the Field House.
Qualifications
HEIF is hiring students that will participate on development teams for Fall 2018 and possibly continuing through Spring 2019. Development teams are responsible for writing proposals associated with energy efficiency or other sustainability projects on campus that have been brought forth by students. Development teams generally range from 1-4 students per team and HEIF usually hosts between 2-5 projects per semester. Development teams are expected to take a high-level concept idea as submitted by another student and research all the elements of the project that will inform a “feasibility study” or “schematic design”. This generally entails developing a scope of work for the project, estimating budget, evaluating outreach elements, and calculating energy or other natural resource impacts to the campus. Students gain experience by working with professional mentors and other technical experts at Facilities Management on campus.
Candidates must be self-motivated and able to work within deadlines with little direct supervision.
The projects for which HEIF is seeking Development team members during Fall 2018 include a solar array feasibility study, exploration of a mini-split heat pump for CCAT, a comparative case study for heating systems at Jenkins Hall including heat pumps, product evaluation for covering the Earth Tub Composter, and a lighting retrofit at the Field House.
Desired Skills
- A background in energy efficiency
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to work with others
- Experience doing technical research and technical writing
- Ability to research and learn new material and industry language
Job Logistics
- Openings: 8-12
- MUST BE AN ENROLLED Humboldt STUDENT DURING FALL 2018 and SPRING 2019 (at least half-time)
- Pay: $13.95 / hour
- Employment Start Date: 9/23/2018 Employment End Date: 12/15/2018
- Schedule: 8-10 hours per week, flexible times
Project Descriptions
Solar Array
Feasibility study for large-scale solar PV on campus; proposed College Creek or Lots G14&15
Mini-split at CCAT
Reduce reliance on a wood stove for space heating with a mini-split heat pump
Heat pump feasibility
Feasibility of converting a building from NG heating to electric heat pump
Compost Cover
Rain cover for Earth Tub composting to protect equipment and workers
Lighting at the Field House
Replace current HID lights in the fieldhouse with LED