School of Natural Sciences - Community Outreach Assistant

High Point University • High Point, NC

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The student occupying this role will be chiefly responsible for the management, organization, and preparation of materials for modules employed on the HPU Community Mobile Lab. Additional duties will include the design and set up of Mobile Lab activities at Open Houses, SciQuest, and the High Point Public Library and the deployment of these activities. Other duties as assigned. Students employed in this position will develop skills in science communication, community engagement, project management, teamwork, and creative educational program development.

Requirements

• Ability to lift, transport, and set up educational materials and equipment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students
• Excellent organizational skills
• Attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 3.0 overall GPA
• Excellent communication skills
• Creativity
• Interest in STEM education, science outreach, and community engagement
• Reliable transportation for off campus events preferred

Responsibilities

• Organize materials for Mobile Community Lab in storage space
• Determine material replacement/replenishment needs in consultation with faculty
• Assist with module design and development for deployment on Mobile Community Lab
• Assist with module preparation and setup for Open Houses, SciQuest events, and High Point Public Library Events
• Other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed