Visitor Surveyor

Missoula MT

Description

The Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research (ITRR) at the University of Montana is currently looking for an individual to conduct nonresident visitor surveys and resident travel & recreation surveys for the summer with potential to continue. Ideal candidate will live in the Missoula area with surveying area including: Missoula, Lolo, Hamilton, Bonner, St. Regis, Superior, and Thompson Falls. A UM vehicle is provided for travel outside of the Missoula area; however, that vehicle resides on the UM campus. Therefore, each shift would require individuals to start their day in Missoula. The position involves: 1) talking to both visitors and Montana residents about their travel/ recreation experiences and recording the data on an iPad (provided); 2) collecting proportion counts along highway entry points into the state; 3) uploading data after each shift; 4) delivering airport and/or highway counts to ITRR on a bi-weekly basis; 5) providing a twice weekly status of activities to ITRR; 6) submitting hours worked and miles traveled; 7) being able to work independently with little direct supervision; 8) some surveying and counting of nonresidents at the Missoula airport (requires ability to pass background security check). Ideal start date is July 11, 2022. Salary is $18-19/hour. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to drive within the duty area. Travel as well as working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions applies. Internet access (wireless preferred) is required for daily uploading of data and bi-weekly paperwork submission. Applicants must be flexible and willing to work alternating days and hours each week. When schedule allows, a shift may be up to 10 hours in one day including weekends. Please reply to this ad with a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references. A confirmation email will be sent once application materials have been received.