STEM Leader Student Intern

OSU Rec Sports - Sport. Leadership. Wellness. • Hood River, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment will be used to fill eight part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) STEM Leader Intern positions for the STEM Leader Education Program at Oregon State University (OSU). Local High School Students in Wasco and Hood River Counties are invited to apply for work in our STEM Leader Education Program. You will be working as part of our support staff helping students with STEM and Maker learning activities. STEM Leaders will work 2-4 hours per week, completing 6-10 hours of required (paid) training over the course of a school year and will work with staff from OSU Extension Wasco County 4-H to learn how to support younger children in programs such as robotics, invention / maker, Juntitos, and other STEM programs. In the fall, students are matched in after-school clubs to work with youth, supervised by OSU Extension or hosting school staff. STEM Leaders will support younger students with weekly hours (2-4) to be determined by the program coordinator.

Requirements

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
• High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program.
• Must have transportation to get the host school.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with youth
• Experience working with STEM projects.

Responsibilities

• Attend required trainings (6-10 hours / year) to learn about supporting middle school and elementary youth in STEM projects.
• Work 1-2 days per week in assigned after-school programs.
• Assist youth in STEM projects as directed by the after-school staff.
• Support youth by explaining or modeling tasks and assisting with technology.
• Support youth in developing social-emotional skills by modeling teamwork, asking for help, supporting peers, and self-regulation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED