Title

CityLab/Watershed Outreach Educator Assistant FY26

Department Summary

The CityLab and Watershed Access labs offer single day experiences on and off campus in STEM disciplines to school groups, elementary, middle and high school. These programs allows students to work as scientists and are designed to inspire students about science while providing them with the foundations necessary for further scientific exploration. Students are immersed in science content and conduct hands-on investigations in each module.

Position Summary

The CityLab/Watershed Access Lab Outreach Educator Assistant will assist in the administration and day to day activities within the CityLab and Watershed Access Lab Outreach Programs, including our on campus programs as well as our off campus traveling programs. During this experience, the assistant will be immersed in the laboratory, assisting educators in preparing and teaching hands-on modules to visiting elementary, middle and high school students. Please note: On occasion your scheduled hours may be altered due to reduced work load.

Position Type

Temporary

Essential Duties

Duties may include: assist with instruction and equipment demonstration for elementary, middle, and high school students participating in CityLab/Watershed Access Lab programs; administrative support for outreach programs offered through CityLab and the Watershed Access Lab; assist in preparation of materials/chemicals for use in CityLab/Watershed Access Lab programs; assist with setup, breakdown and cleanup of materials for CityLab/Watershed Access Lab programs; assist in classroom management.

Required Qualifications

Qualifications: experience working with elementary, middle and high school student or interest in working with this audience; chemical preparation skills; computer literacy with Microsoft Office; experience with gel electrophoresis, spectrophotometer, micropipette, and the scientific method; attention to detail; reliability; ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Work Environment

Bridgewater State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employee with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please complete and submit this electronic form: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?BridgewaterStateUniv&layout_id=18

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hourly Rate (Non-Exempt)

$17.25

Posting Number

T02239P

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please note the following information is required to complete your application for this position: *a minimum of one (1) employment history entry.