Summer jobs in United States

Location: York, YO26

Temporary: May 2025 - October 2025

Hourly rate: £12.52 per hour (overtime may be available)

Hours: 37 hours, 5 days a week (some weekend work may be required)

The role
We are looking for an Environmental Monitoring Assistant to do field-based data collection and sampling. You may also support the team with fish surveys. The high-quality environmental monitoring data produced is essential for the effective management of the environment.

The team
This is a field team, who carries out routine chemical and ecological sampling and collection of environmental data throughout Yorkshire and the NE area. This includes statutory ecological sampling of rivers and lakes, and chemical sampling of rivers, lakes, and bathing waters. During the summer months, the team samples water quality at numerous water sites and undertakes fish monitoring.

Reporting to the Field Monitoring Team Leader, the successful candidates will assist in the delivery of this broad range of environmental monitoring.

The position involves outdoor work (in all weathers) and travelling throughout the county; therefore, a valid driving licence and the ability to swim are essential. The post holders may also be required to assist in some weekend work during our busy summer months on a rotational basis. The role is physically demanding and includes lifting and carrying samples.

Experience/skills required
We are seeking a Field Monitoring Assistant with some field experience if possible, although not essential as full training is given. You will be qualified to at least GCSE standard (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.

Desirable Skills: To possess proven ability and/or knowledge of:

• Environmental monitoring instrumentation - water quality meter (full training will be given)
• Field-based data gathering experience.
• Analysis of environmental monitoring data.
• Navigational Skills - the ability to find your way around rural and urban areas.

Other key requirements for this job include excellent communication skills, proficiency in Word, Excel, and database management, and the ability to work alone or as part of a team.

Additional useful information: The role will be based out of various locations within the York area, predominantly field-based with travel throughout Yorkshire and the NE area. As a result, the post requires a full UK driving licence. The candidate also needs to be able to swim.