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Job Description
The Desert Research Institute's STEM Education Division is seeking a STEM Education Assistant in Las Vegas. This position will support STEM and energy conservation education, teacher training, STEM Co-Lab Lending Library, development of hands-on activities, and educational outreach events. Ideal candidates are those pursuing a K-12 teaching degree, science, or related career path in education, STEM education, science education, etc. The following tasks will be required for this position:
Develop educational activities
Prep and facilitate educational and public outreach events
Present EnergySmart Education programs during K-12 programming and community events
Assist with training and event planning and implementation
Assist with administration of STEM Co-Lab Lending Library
Potential paid travel opportunities
High school diploma or equivalent; if enrolled at an NSHE institution for the 2024-2025 school year, students must carry at least 6 credits to be considered a student worker
Strong interest in working with K-12 students and/or educators
Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite programs
Ability to work independently and maintain responsibility for individual work
Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills
Organized with an attention to detail
Bilingual – Spanish and English
Experience working with PreK-12 students, educators, or
Knowledge with graphic design programs to create flyers or presentations
$17.20 per hour depending on experience, no benefits
15 - 20 hours per week, flexible hours
Periodic Saturday and evening events
This position may need to occasionally perform physical tasks such as lifting objects up to 60 lbs., stooping, bending, kneeling or standing for long periods of time.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation as local travel is required
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Exempt
NoFull-Time Equivalent
37.5%Required Attachment(s)
Current resume
Cover letter detailing your experience, qualifications, and career goals.
Contact information for three references, to be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process based on applicant permission.
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, or assistance with DRI's Workday application system, please call the recruiting office at 702-862-5548 or contact jobs@dri.edu.
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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.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process based on applicant notification and permission.
Newly hired faculty and postdoctoral fellows must assure that their official transcript is submitted to the Human Resources Office within 30 calendar days from the effective date of employment. Academic degrees must have been awarded by regionally accredited institutions.
This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
DRI employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. DRI only sponsors aliens applying for research faculty or postdoctoral fellow positions (J-1 or H-1B Visas).
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