STEM Education Assistant

Nevada System of Higher Education•Reno, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Desert Research Institute’s STEM Education Program is seeking a STEM Education Assistant in Reno, Nevada. The position supports the program’s outreach events and day-to-day upkeep of the STEM Co-Lab, an educator training facility and lending library, and STEM demonstration area. Work includes maintaining education supplies and materials, developing supplemental materials, preparing for and participating in community outreach events, supporting educator professional development, and promoting programming through social media. The position also involves presenting education programs in PreK–12 classrooms and assisting with video editing. Periodic regional travel is required for weekend and evening events. The successful candidate must have a vehicle available and be willing to travel to DRI and other locations as needed; mileage is reimbursed. The schedule is 10 hours per week, with the potential for increased hours based on funding. Periodic regional travel is paid. Compensation is $17.20 per hour. Employment is contingent on completing a background check and providing a copy of the incumbent’s DMV driving record, valid driver’s license, and vehicle insurance. Applicants enrolled at an NSHE institution for the 2025–2026 school year must carry at least 6 credits to be considered a student worker.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
Insurance on the incumbent’s vehicle.
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.
Must have a vehicle available and be willing to travel to DRI and other locations as needed.
Must be able to lift objects up to 60 pounds and perform tasks involving stooping, bending, kneeling, or standing for long periods.
Successful completion of a background check.
If enrolled at an NSHE institution for the 2025–2026 school year, must carry at least 6 credits to be considered a student worker.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Student 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 a graphic design program for creating flyers or presentations.

Responsibilities

Develop supplemental education and/or promotional materials.
Prepare and facilitate educational and public outreach events.
Assist with educator professional development training and outreach event planning and implementation.
Present education programs in PreK–12 classrooms.
Assist with promoting programming on social media.
Assist with video editing.
Maintain STEM Co-Lab education supplies and materials and support upkeep of the STEM demonstration area.