Student: Outreach Assistant

Job ID: 3065

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking an outgoing and organized student who enjoys working with a variety of people, finds satisfaction in successfully completing administrative tasks, and would be comfortable hosting public tours and representing SDL at K-12 STEM outreach events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Learn and host SDL evening public tours (6:00pm -7:00pm twice a month)
• Help coordinate and support a variety of K-12 outreach events such as STEM and Career fairs, Science Unwrapped, and school groups at SDL
• Generate ideas, update outreach materials, improve processes, track, and communicate results
• Help provide content for SDL's newsfeed and social media teams
• Be a team player
  • Work in a positive, cooperative, and friendly manner with co-workers and community members
• Help maintain and update outreach program events, metrics, and processes
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Must be a current student at Utah State University majoring in any business, engineering, or science discipline with a 3.0+ GPA
• Must be enthusiastic, innovative, and enjoy working with internal and external customers
• Must have outstanding communication skills - excellent listening skills, effective and clear speaking and writing skills
• An interest in technology, science and/or space is a plus
• 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 15-20 hours during semesters and up to 40 hours during summers
• Must be able to work 2 evenings each month and up to 6 evenings on occasion, and 1-3 Saturdays each year (to support STEM events)
• Must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident of the US, or other US person

• 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 PowerPoint

• Must be able to carry and lift 25-50 lbs. occasionally to complete job-related duties

Qualified applicants must submit a cover letter and resume.

SDL supports a variety of missions, including NASA's vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind and the Department of Defense's aim to protect our nation on the ground, in the air, and in space. Our sensors, satellites, software systems, and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions you've heard of, and others that you haven't. Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

Student Scholar Program:SDL provides unique opportunities for student employees, such as hands-on experience and our Student Scholar program. The Student Scholar program provides SDL student employees with opportunities to expand their knowledge, extend their work experience, and engage with the community.

For questions, assistance, or accommodation with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.