The Jackson Laboratory

Community Coordinator

Farmington, Connecticut

Sponsorship not specified$16k-$26kDetected 41 days ago

ResearchLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoring

About the role

This position is seasonal; applicants need to be available from May to August.
The ideal candidate is a recent or near college graduate pursuing a career or higher education in a STEM field.
Please carefully review the above information for eligibility.

Assist in implementation of day-to-day logistical components of the residential life program, including transportation, with a focus on community building as well as student well-being and safety.
Maintain informal communication, rapport, and personal presence, leading to a high level of awareness of individual student needs and challenges, with a focus on student well-being.
Maintain regular communication with program staff
Please submit letter of interest and resume as one document to complete

Must be a self-motivated, team-oriented, patient and disciplined problem solver and solution builder.

Due to legal requirements for vehicle operation, candidates must be 21 or old to be considered for this opportunity.
Must hold a valid US driver's license and be able to transport groups of students in a van provided by JAX.

$16.16 - $25.66 per hour, depending upon experience
The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China.
Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease.
It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community.
For more information, please visit www.jax.org .
4 years required/ 4 years preferred

Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.
Candidates must demonstrate ability and strong desire to work in a residential education and research environment, including outstanding near-peer communication, leadership, organization, and mentoring skills.
EDUCATION: High school diploma and/or GED required/ Bachelor's degree preferred

The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
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