Student Employment
Younger Lagoon Reserve offers paid opportunies for students to work in support of the Reserve's mission to provide university-level teaching, research, and public service as Field Assistants.
Younger Lagoon Reserve Field Assistants are students dedicated to the success of restoration projects at Younger Lagoon Reserve. After completing at 2-unit internship with the Habitat Restoration Crew, students are encouraged to apply for a paid position as a Field Assistant. We are looking for motivated individuals who show genuine interest in our work, display leadership qualities, are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive space for all visitors, and are available during the summer and winter breaks. Hiring for Field Assistants occurs during the Winter/Spring quarters and new employees are expected to join the team for summer training. Work study is available.
In order to be considered and competitive, applicants must:
- have previously completed a 2-unit internship at the Reserve,
- have a graduation date no sooner than the upcoming Fall quarter,
- be available to work during the summer.
Each team member will receive:
- an increase in leadership responsibilities,
- in depth trainings,
- compensation at $16/hour.
Applications are now closed and will reopen in Winter 2025.
To view our application, click here.
We offer other opportunities including banding station, amphibian monitoring, and beach tour assistants. For more information on these opportunities or if you have additional questions, please contact Elizabeth Howard at eahoward@ucsc.edu.
