STEM Education Assistant

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Job Description

The Desert Research Institute's STEM Education Program is seeking a STEM Education Assistant in Reno, Nevada. This position will support the STEM Education Program, with a focus on supporting the Outreach Events for our program. Specifically, this position would support the day-to-day upkeep of the STEM Co-Lab (an educator training facility and lending library), STEM demonstration area, assist with preparation and participate in STEM Education community outreach events. Tasks may include upkeep of STEM Co-Lab education supplies and materials, developing supplemental materials, attending outreach events, supporting educator professional development events, and promoting programming through social media.

This position does require periodic regional travel for weekend and evening events. The successful candidate must have their own vehicle available and be willing to travel to DRI and other locations as needed (mileage is reimbursed). This position is located in Reno, NV.

The following tasks will be required for this position:

• 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

Required 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual- Spanish and English
• Student pursing a degree in education, communications, psychology, family sciences or related topics
• Experience working with inventory
• Experience working with PreK-12 students, educators, or non-profit organizations
• Knowledge of graphic design program to create flyers or presentations

Compensation

$17.20/hour

Schedule

• 10 hours per week (potential for increased hours based upon funding)
• Periodic weekend and evening events
• Periodic paid regional travel

Physical Requirements

• This position will need to preform physical tasks such as lifting objects up to 60lbs, stooping, bending, kneeling or standing for long periods of time.

Conditions of Employment

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
• If enrolled at NSHE institution for 2025-2026 school year, students must carry at least 6 credits to be considered a student worker.
• Employment is contingent upon the incumbent providing a copy of their DMV driving record, valid driver's license, and vehicle insurance.

An incumbent is not eligible for employment due to an unsatisfactory driving

record. Examples of unacceptable infractions include but are not limited to:

• Suspended or revoked license.
• Three or more moving violations in the past 36 months.
• Any violations involving drugs, alcohol, controlled substances, etc., withing the past 24 months.
• Leaving the scene of an accident within the past 24 months.
• Reckless driving within the past 24 months.
• At fault in an accident resulting in a fatality or serious injury within the past five years.

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent

25.0%

Required Attachment(s)

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• Current resume (Required)
• Cover letter detailing how your experience and qualifications prepare you for this job. (Optional)

DRI employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Browse Jobs" report within Workday to find and apply for jobs at DRI and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, "R0154085" in the search box.

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made. For questions regarding this position, please call the recruiting office at 775-673-7431.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

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