Hourly Pooled Outreach Assistant, Science Institute

Laramie, WY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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JOB TITLE:

Outreach Assistant

JOB PURPOSE:

The Science Initiative Roadshow is looking for outreach assistants for Spring 2026! The Roadshow is a team of undergraduate and graduate students from UW along with UW instructors who travel throughout the state facilitating hands-on learning in PreK-12 STEM classrooms. The teams from UW work with PreK-12 teachers to integrate learning experiences into existing curricula in order to achieve assigned learning outcomes. This collaborative approach exposes Wyoming students and teachers to innovative interactive learning techniques and creates links between UW and schools across the state to improve STEM teaching statewide. The Roadshow also supports on-campus events such as the STEM-ology series with STEM for toddlers seniors and community.

As a Roadshow outreach assistant you will be required to attend 1-hour weekly meetings build outreach and in-reach STEM content and travel to at least 2 outreach events per semester across Wyoming. University excused absences will be provided when relevant for travel. Outreach assistants will also have the opportunity for training and professional development in best practices of STEM outreach & engagement. Hours per week will vary depending on participation level.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Attend 1-hour weekly Roadshow meetings
Receive training in designing and developing interactive PreK-12 STEM lessons and curriculum
Implement STEM outreach curriculum for PreK-12 educators and students
Travel to at least 2 statewide outreach events per semester (all travel costs covered)

WORK LOCATION:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Enrolled UW Main Campus/ UW Casper Student

Completion and passing of a background check

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

STEM-related major

Education-related major

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter resume or C.V. and contact information for three work-related references.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

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ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie a charming town of 30000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university helping to make it a leader in academics research and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn move about Laramie by visiting theAbout Laramie website.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorados Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramies beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region please visit Experience:

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