STEM Education Assistant

Desert Research Institute•Reno, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Desert Research Institute’s STEM Education Program is hiring a STEM Education Assistant in Reno, Nevada. The position supports the program’s outreach events and day-to-day operations of the STEM Co-Lab, an educator training facility and lending library, and the STEM demonstration area. Work includes maintaining education supplies and materials, developing supplemental and promotional materials, preparing for and participating in community outreach events, supporting educator professional development, and promoting programming through social media. The assistant may also edit videos and present education programs in PreK–12 classrooms. Periodic regional travel is required, including travel to evening and weekend events. The employee must have a vehicle available and travel to DRI and other locations as needed; mileage is reimbursed. The position is scheduled for 10 hours per week, with the possibility of increased hours based on funding. Compensation is $17.20 per hour. Periodic regional travel is paid. Employment is contingent on a background check and providing a valid driver’s license, satisfactory DMV driving record, and vehicle insurance. Students enrolled at an NSHE institution for the 2025–2026 school year must carry at least six credits to be considered a student worker. The role involves lifting objects weighing up to 60 pounds and may require stooping, bending, kneeling, or standing for long periods.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
Insurance on the incumbent’s vehicle and availability of that vehicle for work travel.
Strong interest in working with PreK–12 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 attention to detail.
Availability to work evenings and weekends.
Successful completion of a background check.
If enrolled at an NSHE institution for the 2025–2026 school year, at least six credits are required to be considered a student worker.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Pursuing a degree in education, communications, psychology, family sciences, or a related topic.
Experience working with inventory.
Experience working with PreK–12 students, educators, or nonprofit organizations.
Knowledge of graphic design programs for creating flyers or presentations.

Responsibilities

Develop supplemental educational and/or promotional materials.
Prepare and facilitate educational and public outreach events.
Maintain STEM Co-Lab education supplies and materials and support the STEM demonstration area.
Assist with educator professional development training and outreach event planning and implementation.
Present education programs in PreK–12 classrooms.
Promote programming on social media.
Assist with video editing.
Travel periodically to regional locations for events and other work needs.