STEM Outreach & Education Assistant

Desert Research Institute, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Desert Research Institute in Reno, NV is seeking a STEM Education Assistant to support the STEM Education Program and its outreach events. The role focuses on maintaining the STEM Co-Lab, developing supplemental materials, and assisting with community outreach and educator professional development.

The position requires a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and a willingness to travel regionally for weekend/evening events. Compensation is $17.20/hour for about 10 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record; Insurance on incumbent's vehicle
• Strong interest in working with PreK-12 grade students, educators and community members
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office, Google Suite programs and Canva
• Ability to work independently and maintain responsibility for individual work
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills
• Highly organized with an attention to detail
• Availability to work evenings and weekends

Responsibilities

• Development of supplemental education and/or promotional material
• Prepare and facilitate educational and public outreach events
• Assist with educator professional development training and outreach event planning and implementation
• Present education programs in PreK-12 classrooms
• Assist with promoting programing on social media
• Assist with video editing

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Independent work

Organizational skills

Evenings/weekends

Bilingual Spanish and English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Canva

Job description

The Desert Research Institute in Reno, NV is seeking a STEM Education Assistant to support the STEM Education Program and its outreach events. The role focuses on maintaining the STEM Co-Lab, developing supplemental materials, and assisting with community outreach and educator professional development.

The position requires a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and a willingness to travel regionally for weekend/evening events. Compensation is $17.20/hour for about 10 hours per week.