About this SEASONAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT role at State of Rhode Island
Department
Department of Environmental ManagementDivision
Clerical/Administrative Support/Data EntrySalary
$16.50 - $16.50Job Profile
JC-09340070-99 - Seasonal Research Assistant (Non-Union Executive Branch)Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours
2026 Department of Environmental Management (DEM) SEASONAL PROGRAM
The State annually employs qualified responsible individuals in a variety of positions with the State's Parks, Beaches, Research Programs, and Administrative Offices during a specific limited period. Applicants will be considered for open seasonal positions based on their qualifications, availability, and willingness to travel to the assigned location(s).
Opening Date
February 12, 2026Closing Date
November 19, 2026Job Requisition Number
JR101162 SEASONAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT (Evergreen) (Open)Pay Grade
C40231 HClassification
Seasonal Research AssistantClass Definition
Class Definition
The State is accepting online applications for available Seasonal Research Assistant (Fish & Wildlife) positions.
Illustrative Examples of Work Performed
Within the DEM Division of Fish and Wildlife, a Student Researcher may assist in management programs and research studies to promote sound fish and wildlife conservation, professional biological field and laboratory work including procedures on a variety of live and dead animals and their parts, fish hatchery work and environmental education.
Required Qualifications for Appointment
Supplemental Information
No job summary availableBenefits
For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.