Engineering Outreach Intern - College of Engineering - Dean's Office

Carnegie Mellon University•Pittsburgh, PA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Carnegie Mellon University's College of Engineering is seeking an intern to work closely with the Director of Engineering Outreach. This role involves collaborating with community partners in the Greater Pittsburgh area who serve K-12 students, managing student outreach teams, scheduling visits, and assisting with the development and implementation of engineering curriculum, including module material acquisition and testing. The intern will support K-12 outreach efforts, connect with engineering students interested in outreach, and help build trust-based relationships with historically marginalized communities in Pittsburgh. The position also involves providing guidance, skill development, and programming support to K-12 students. Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities for this role, and the ideal candidate will interact effectively with diverse internal and external partners with a high level of integrity, sharing the university's values and supporting its mission.

Requirements

K-12 experience required.
Experience in STEM field is required.
Knowledge and experience developing/implementing outreach programming is required.
Obtain Clearances Act 33, Act 34, and Act 151.

Nice To Haves

Collaborative professional with experience working on college campuses in academic and/or K-12 student services environments is preferred.
Experience with G suite applications.
Strong time management, organization, and project prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

Work in collaboration with the Director of Engineering Outreach to support K-12 outreach efforts, including timely updates and follow-up on community partner initiatives.
Establish a connection with engineering students interested in outreach.
Continue to help develop trust-based relationships with communities within Pittsburgh that have been historically marginalized.
Provide guidance, skill development and programming support to K-12 students.
Performs related duties as assigned.