STEM Leader Intern: After-School STEM Support

Oregon State University; Hood River (OR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University is recruiting eight STEM Leader Interns to work with Wasco County 4-H after-school programs. The roles involve supporting middle and elementary youth in STEM and maker activities, with 2-4 hours per week and 6-10 hours of paid training over the school year.

You'll collaborate with OSU Extension Wasco County 4-H staff to mentor youth, model teamwork, and help with robotics and other STEM programs. Transportation to host schools is required.

Qualifications

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university.
• Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
• Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
• Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term

Responsibilities

• Attend required trainings (6-10 hours/year) to learn how to support youth in STEM.
• Work 1-2 days per week in assigned after-school programs.
• Assist youth in STEM projects as directed by staff.
• Support youth by explaining or modeling tasks and assisting with technology.
• Support youth in developing social-emotional skills by teamwork and helping peers.

Skills

Youth mentorship

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

High school enrollment

Undergraduate student

Graduate student

Graduate international student

Job description

Oregon State University is recruiting eight STEM Leader Interns to work with Wasco County 4-H after-school programs. The roles involve supporting middle and elementary youth in STEM and maker activities, with 2-4 hours per week and 6-10 hours of paid training over the school year.

You'll collaborate with OSU Extension Wasco County 4-H staff to mentor youth, model teamwork, and help with robotics and other STEM programs. Transportation to host schools is required.