School of Natural Sciences - Community Outreach Assistant

Job Title: Community Outreach Assistant

Department: Wanek School of Natural Sciences

Supervisor: Briana Fiser

Starting Rate of Pay: $8.00

Length of Time: Eligible for rehire on a semester basis.

Department Description

The Wanek School of Natural Sciences is a community of over 450 scientist scholars from five different disciplines: biology, biochemistry, chemistry, neuroscience and physics. The faculty who lead our programs are internationally recognized for their scientific expertise and for their innovative approaches to undergraduate education. Our vision – which guides all our day-to-day activities, whether inside the classroom, in the laboratory, or while conducting fieldwork – is to be an internationally recognized center of excellence that inspires, motivates and prepares students to be the visionary scientists and healthcare practitioners of tomorrow’s world.

Job Description

The student occupying this role will be chiefly responsible for the management, organization, and preparation of materials for modules employed on the HPU Community Mobile Lab. Additional duties will include the design and set up of Mobile Lab activities at Open Houses, SciQuest, and the High Point Public Library and the deployment of these activities. Other duties as assigned.

Students employed in this position will develop skills in science communication, community engagement, project management, teamwork, and creative educational program development.

Job Location/ Hours Required

The candidate will perform most job duties in Wanek School of Natural Sciences. Some travel may be required when the Mobile Lab is set up at sites off campus in High Point. Hours may vary depending on the job requirements; however, this position requires 4 hours per week with potential for up to 6 hours per week. Total number of hours a student employee may work per week is 20 hours.

Responsibilities:

• Organize materials for Mobile Community Lab in storage space
• Determine material replacement/replenishment needs in consultation with faculty
• Assist with module design and development for deployment on Mobile Community Lab
• Assist with module preparation and setup for Open Houses, SciQuest events, and High Point Public Library Events
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to lift, transport, and set up educational materials and equipment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students
• Excellent organizational skills
• Attention to detail

Desired Skills:

• Minimum 3.0 overall GPA
• Excellent communication skills
• Creativity
• Interest in STEM education, science outreach, and community engagement
• Reliable transportation for off campus events preferred