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JOB TITLE

Work study, UW Meat & Food Science Assistant

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Animal Science Department

Job location: Animal Science building.
Pay rate or range: $14/hr.

JOB PURPOSE

Assist with meat science program needs, specifically related to the UW Meat Judging team and Food Science Club

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Pack & Unpack for meat judging team (MJT) trips, Submit expenses reports for MJT expenses, Organize a financial summary of MJT income & expenses, Create promotional material and print supplies for MJT program outreach activities, Oversee the operations of the Animal Science/Meat Science kitchen during seasons busy with catering events facilitated by the Food Science Club including, but not limited to, event preparation, food preparation, and cleaning/organizing the facility after events.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS

Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

COMPETENCIES

Reliable, responsible and on-time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Currently enrolled student at UW.
Must be eligible, have received and accepted work study award through Student Financial Aid for the applicable semester and/or academic year.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Meat Science experience.

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS APPLICABLE TO CAREERS

This experience provides valuable leadership, organizational, financial, communication, and event-management skills that prepare students for professional careers in animal science, meat science, food science, agribusiness, and related industries.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

Cover letter
Resume or C.V.

WORK LOCATION

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email [email hidden] .

ABOUT LARAMIE

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website .

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie’s beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/