Responsibilities

• Coordinates and implements a variety of outreach events such as lectures, outreach activities, and tours
• Hosts public tours and represents SDL at K-12 STEM events
• Generates ideas, updates outreach materials, improves processes, and tracks and communicates results
• Provides content for SDL’s newsfeed and social media teams
• Works in a positive, cooperative, and friendly manner with co-workers and community members
• Maintains, tracks, and updates internal research and development project files and outreach program events, metrics, and processes
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be a sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student enrolled at Utah State University
• Must have an interest in STEM, science communication, or K-12 outreach
• Must be enthusiastic, innovative, and enjoy working with internal and external customers
• Outstanding communication skills – excellent listening skills, effective and clear speaking and writing skills
• Ability to handle multiple demands, remain calm, think quickly, and problem solve
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team within established guidelines
• Attention to detail and exceptional organizational abilities
• Must be able to work two (2) to six (6) evenings each month and up to two (2) Saturdays each year to support public tours and STEM events
• GPA 3.0+
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of U.S., or other U.S. person

Preferred

• Experience in speaking and giving professional presentations
• Passion for learning and ability to take complex topics and make them understandable to a diverse audience
• Computer proficiency and detailed working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point

Benefits

• SDL provides unique opportunities for student employees to develop real-world experience and knowledge beyond the classroom through our Student Scholar Program. This program offers monthly technical workshops, outreach activities, and academic stipends to eligible student employees.