Job description
PROJECT OVERVIEW:
The City Parks Alliance (CPA) in conjunction with the RAND Corporation is conducting a four-year study to determine the correlation between urban parks management and policies, and physical activity. This is the first national observational, longitudinal study of neighborhood parks to observe park use in order to shape public policy on health promotion.

JOB DESCRIPTION – IMMEDIATE OPENING:
CPA seeks 2 temporary, part-time paid data collectors to observe and record physical activity data in 5 city parks in Fresno, CA. Data collectors must be available in the morning, afternoon, and early evening during Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays to conduct observations within parks during the Spring of 2016 (please refer below for specific dates). Primary responsibilities will be to observe and record park activity as well as contextual conditions, interview park staff and visitors, and enter information into a provided handheld computer tablet.

REQUIREMENTS:
Must be available to participate in 1-hour webinar trainings, 3-day in-person training, and data collection for the dates listed below:
Webinar training #1: prior to LA training
All expense-paid training session in Los Angeles, CA: April 14 – 16, 2016
Collect data within parks on
Tuesdays at 8am, 11am, and 2pm
Thursdays at 12pm, 3pm, and 6pm
Saturdays at 9am, 12pm, and 3pm
Sundays at 11am, 2pm, and 5pm
Collect data within parks: April 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30; May 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24, 31; June 2, 4, 5
Must have access to wireless Internet (e.g. at home, coffee shop).
Must be extremely punctual and highly attentive to details.
Must have a flexible schedule to accommodate the data collection schedule.
Must provide own reliable transportation to park locations.
Must enjoy and be physically able to work outdoors, including walking and standing for long periods of time.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Team oriented and comfortable working in pairs or in small groups.
Comfortable engaging with the public as a part of the data collection team.
Experience collecting field research data.
Experience working as a remote employee.

COMPENSATION:
Stipend of $2,250.00

HOW TO APPLY:
Please send resume and 1-page cover letter describing relevant work experience and confirming availability for above-mentioned dates to nsnp@cityparksalliance.org for immediate consideration.