Major job duties

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with First Saturday Science Student Coordinator to co-create activities for First Saturday Science program (FSS).
• Help create fun hands-on science activities for the FSS program (October through June).
• Coordinate video and media for book readings, scientist interviews and live streaming FSS activities.
• Create flyers and promotional items for FSS using Canva (Use Metro State brand colors and logo).
• Help with the recruitment of STEM student volunteers.
• Collect and maintain survey data for the FSS program.
• Work with the Institute for Community Engagement and Scholarship Youth Outreach Coordinator with Friday Youth Campus Visit.
• Lead STEM workshops or help introduce STEM related careers for youth campus visits.
• Chaperone during Friday Youth Campus Visit.
• Promote First Saturday Science (bring flyer for student folders).
• Participate in Student Panel and share your college Journey and career goals with K-12 Youth.

Qualifications and experience

Job Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively with K-college students, staff, and faculty.
• Ability to work independently, as a team member, and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to provide leadership to youth and college students.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to react quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to create and maintain computerized records.
• Must be able to work Friday daytime hours (9am-2pm), the First Saturday of every month (October through June) Noon to 2pm, and flexible hours Monday through Thursday.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with youth, volunteering at local schools, after school programs, and tutoring experience preferred but not required.
• Experience working in team environment.
• Experience working with YouTube live streaming, video editing and media creation.
• Life Science Teaching, STEM or Education majors preferred.

To apply

Submit your resume and a list of days and times of the week you are available to work via email to elizabeth.hinds@metrostate.edu.