Non-OHSU On Track! Student Worker- Outreach Assistant

OHSU; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon Health & Science University seeks a non-OHSU student worker for the On Track OHSU! Middle School Outreach program. The role involves assisting at schools in North and Northeast Portland, Parkrose, and Woodburn, with a main office presence on Marquam Hill.

Responsibilities include leading middle school activities, supervising volunteers, and coordinating with staff to prepare materials and events. Requires student enrollment and reliable attendance, with vehicle access for site travel.

Qualifications

• Clearly indicate on your resume that you are an enrolled student (Undergrad min 6 credits OR Grad min 4.5 credits).
• Experience working with youth is required.
• Must be reliable with attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to lead middle school youth through activities and manage a classroom.
• Access to a personal vehicle for travel to school sites and the Marquam Hill office.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint and clear communication with staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead classrooms of middle school students through pre-developed science activities.
• Monitor high school volunteers working with middle schoolers.
• Communicate clearly with students, teachers, administrators, and staff.
• Assist Middle School Program Manager with event logistics and materials.

Skills

Experience with youth

Punctuality

Leadership

PowerPoint

Communication

Vehicle access

Organization

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate eligibility: 6 credits / 4.5 credits

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

The On Track OHSU! Middle School Outreach Assistant (Non-OHSU Student Worker) will primarily be assisting at schools in North and Northeast Portland, Parkrose, and Woodburn with occasional time spent in our main office located on Marquam Hill.

Outreach activities are generally held six days per month on a weekday with an approximate 6–8-hour commitment (8am-4pm) on each of those days.

Function/Duties of Position

On Track OHSU! is a health science equity pathway program for middle through high school students. This student worker will be responsible for assisting the Middle School Program Manager with middle school outreach activities at several middle schools in North and Northeast Portland, Parkrose, and Woodburn, OR. Outreach activities are generally held six days per month with an approximate 6-8 hour commitment (8am-4pm) on each of those days. Primary Duties include:

• Lead classrooms of middle school students through a pre-developed science-based activity.
• Monitor high school student volunteers as they work with middle school students.
• Communicate clearly with all parties, including middle school students, teachers, administrators, office staff, and OHSU staff.
• Work with Middle School Program Manager to prepare for these events, including organization of materials and event logistics.

Required Qualifications

Clearly indicate on your resume and/or application that you are a student enrolled in:

• Undergraduate Program (minimum 6 credit hours), OR
• Graduate Program (minimum 4.5 credit hours)

• Experience working with youth
• Willingness to serve as a positive and professional role model
• Demonstrated record of reliable attendance, punctuality and proven successful performance
• Reliable access to a personal vehicle to travel to North Portland, Parkrose, and Woodburn school sites and to Marquam Hill office
• Ability to lead middle school youth through activities
• Willingness to direct and manage a classroom of students
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software, especially PowerPoint
• Confidence communicating with OHSU staff, teachers, office staff, and administrators

Preferred Qualifications

• Enrolled in School of Education coursework OR STEM coursework with a strong interest in working with youth in a classroom
• Past or present participation in a diversity program or group
• Experience leading middle school age youth through activities
• Demonstrated experience working within school systems