Community Coordinator

Community Coordinator The Summer Student Program brings undergraduates from across the US for mentored research projects at The Jackson Laboratory in Farmington CT. The Community Coordinator(s) assist the Residential Supervisor in driving SSP participants to (8am)/from JAX(5pm) on weekdays according to a schedule, participating in an evening shuttle rotation, and organizing group outings and activities on weekends. Community Coordinator(s) are invited to participate in SSP community meals and mentor dinners. The Community Coordinator(s) are expected to participate in the weekly staff meetings. With oversight and guidance from the Resident Supervisor and the Program Director of the Summer Student Program, Community Coordinator(s) will help to foster programmatic harmony through communication and problem-solving with both students and Program staff while maintaining confidentiality, and ensures student safety through awareness and compliance with JAX policies. This position is seasonal; applicants need to be available from May to August. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (WHAT YOU CONTRIBUTE): 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. Transportation of students in JAX-provided vans including regularly scheduled shuttles to and from JAX for work and to and from shopping and entertainment as well as occasionally facilitating routine and emergency medical care 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 Participate in weekly staff meetings Participate in weekly community meals on a biweekly basis. Triage student questions and concerns with confidentiality Organize group outings and activities and provide transportation every other weekend during the program KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (WHAT YOU'RE GOOD AT): 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. 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. Preferred experience includes: prior work as a residential life staffer in a college or university setting, service as a peer mentor or teacher, and experience organizing recreational or residential programs. The ideal candidate is a recent or near college graduate pursuing a career or higher education in a STEM field. Please submit letter of interest and resume as one document to complete application process. Please carefully review the above information for eligibility. EDUCATION: High school diploma and/or GED required/ Bachelor's degree preferred EXPERIENCE: 4 years required/ 4 years preferred PAY RANGE: $16.16 - $25.66 per hour, depending upon experience About JAX: 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. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health. 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 EEO Statement: 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. Bar Harbor: The Jackson Laboratory's 43-acre scenic Bar Harbor campus is nestled between the Gulf of Maine and the mountains of Acadia National Park. Some of the best hiking and biking in the world (over 50 square miles of mountains, lakes, views, and dramatic coastline) is accessible from our campus. We are one mile from downtown Bar Harbor, which offers a vibrant downtown district with a plethora of restaurants, shops, museums, and galleries. Ellsworth: The Charles E. Hewett Center in Ellsworth, Maine, is a state-of-the-art facility that serves researchers world wide. The facility represents the culmination of nine decades of unmatched experience and leadership in breeding and caring for laboratory mice. Ellsworth, Maine, is one of Maine’s fastest growing cities. With a growth rate of nearly 20%, Ellsworth is a bustling year-round community and acts as a hub for surrounding towns. It is located nearby Acadia National Park and hosts numerous special events, concerts and festivals each year. Residents have access to fabulous shopping, recreation, museums, galleries, and dining at a variety of independent restaurants. Farmington: JAX Genomic Medicine is transforming medicine by improving patient care, lowering costs, and increasing life span and health span. JAX Genomic Medicine’s research focuses on the complex genetic causes of disease and on the development of genomic solutions tailored to each person's unique genetic makeup. JAX Genomic Medicine sits on a 17-acre site on the campus of the University of Connecticut Health Center. The 183,500-square-foot facility opened in the fall of 2014. Now, it houses over 300 biomedical researchers, technicians, and support staff in state-of-the-art computing facilities and laboratories. In Connecticut, JAX resides in the scenic town of Farmington, in the state’s capitol region. The Hartford region, which offers some of the best public schools in the country, is made up of both bigger cities and smaller, charming historic New England towns. JAX Genomic Medicine is also geographically located within 2 hours of Boston and New York and is close to multiple transportation systems, including bus lines, highways, railroads and international airports. Sacramento: The JAX® Mice, Clinical and Research Services facility is located in Sacramento, the state capital of California. Sacramento is less than a two-hour drive from San Francisco, Napa Valley, and scenic Lake Tahoe, and a short flight to both Los Angeles and Orange County. Sacramento is the birthplace of the nation’s Farm to Fork movement, and offers excellent restaurants, gastro-pubs, wineries, theaters, and museums. Outdoor activities are plentiful: Boating, white water rafting, and riding the scenic bicycle trails are popular. Housing and other costs of living are more affordable in Sacramento and its surrounding suburbs than in most other neighboring areas in the North Bay, making Sacramento one of the hottest housing markets in the country year after year. Augusta: JAX’s Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative (MCGI) is located in Augusta, Maine, in the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care (HACCC), at Maine General Hospital. It began operations in 2016 with three overarching goals: to provide cancer genomic testing for Maine cancer patients; to develop and deliver physician education about clinical genomic cancer diagnostics; and to build a network in Maine of oncology practices conducting studies in genomic medicine.