STEM Leader Student Intern

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

Department: Wasco County Extension 4-H

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval

Job Description

This recruitment will be used to fill eight part‑time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) STEM Leader Intern positions for the STEM Leader Education Program at Oregon State University (OSU).

Local High School Students in Wasco and Hood River Counties are invited to apply for work in our STEM Leader Education Program. You will be working as part of our support staff helping students with STEM and Maker learning activities. STEM Leaders will work 2-4 hours per week, completing 6-10 hours of required (paid) training over the course of a school year and will work with staff from OSU Extension Wasco County 4‑H to learn how to support younger children in programs such as robotics, invention / maker, Juntitos, and other STEM programs.

In the fall, students are matched in after‑school clubs to work with youth, supervised by OSU Extension or hosting school staff. STEM Leaders will support younger students with weekly hours (2-4) to be determined by the program coordinator.

Position Duties

• Attend required trainings (6-10 hours / year) to learn about supporting middle school and elementary youth in STEM projects.
• Work 1-2 days per week in assigned after-school programs.
• Assist youth in STEM projects as directed by the after-school staff.
• Support youth by explaining or modeling tasks and assisting with technology.
• Support youth in developing social-emotional skills by modeling teamwork, asking for help, supporting peers, and self-regulation.

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below: Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism

Qualifications

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home‑schooling program
• Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
• Undergraduate international student: 12 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*

Required

• High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home‑schooling program.

Preferred

• Experience working with youth; Experience working with STEM projects.

Working Conditions/Schedule

• STEM Leaders work 1-2 days per week for 2-4 hours assisting in after-school STEM programs.
• Must have transportation to get the host school.

Anticipated Start Date: 2026-10-02