Student: Outreach Assistant

Space Dynamics Laboratory•North Logan, UT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Space Dynamics Laboratory is seeking an outgoing and organized student who enjoys working with a variety of people, finds satisfaction in successfully completing administrative tasks, and would be comfortable representing SDL at K-12 STEM outreach events. SDL delivers advanced multi-domain solutions to protect national security and enable scientific discovery. Our expertise in satellites, sensors and instruments, ground systems and data processing, and autonomous systems plays a critical role in missions supporting NASA and the Department of Defense. Join our team of engineers, scientists, technicians, and business professionals in our seventh decade of delivering mission success. At SDL, we strive to uphold a culture of respect, collaboration, empowerment, and accountability. We listen with open minds, seek to understand diverse perspectives, and engage in thoughtful dialogue. We work together by sharing knowledge, involving others, and offering support. We trust and empower our team members to take ownership, act with integrity, and be accountable. Above all, we deliver on our commitments to each other and to our mission partners.

Requirements

Must be a sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student enrolled at Utah State University
Must have an interest in STEM, science communication, or K-12 outreach
Must be enthusiastic, innovative, and enjoy working with internal and external customers
Outstanding communication skills – excellent listening skills, effective and clear speaking and writing skills
Ability to handle multiple demands, remain calm, think quickly, and problem solve
Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team within established guidelines
Attention to detail and exceptional organizational abilities
Must be able to work two (2) to six (6) evenings each month and up to two (2) Saturdays each year to support public tours and STEM events
GPA 3.0+
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of U.S., or other U.S. person

Nice To Haves

Experience in speaking and giving professional presentations
Passion for learning and ability to take complex topics and make them understandable to a diverse audience
Computer proficiency and detailed working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point

Responsibilities

Coordinates and implements a variety of outreach events such as lectures, outreach activities, and tours
Hosts public tours and represents SDL at K-12 STEM events
Generates ideas, updates outreach materials, improves processes, and tracks and communicates results
Provides content for SDL’s newsfeed and social media teams
Works in a positive, cooperative, and friendly manner with co-workers and community members
Maintains, tracks, and updates internal research and development project files and outreach program events, metrics, and processes
Performs other duties as assigned