• Job Description

  Req#: R0127744

  Thank you for your interest in employment with the Desert Research Institute. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

  • Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
  • Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.
  • Please see the application instructions under each posting for information on submittal deadlines.

  If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, contact Human Resources Hotline at (775) 673-7431 or recruit@dri.edu.

  Job Description

  The Science Alive Intern will learn about educational topics and concerns for the state, as well as about logistics needed to run a K-12 non-profit educational program. In order to provide quality STEM K-12 curriculum for the entire state, the intern will help update and improve existing curriculum, and assist with all daily functions of the program.

  Duties :

  • Work with team to identify k-12 curriculum updates
  • Use project planning to prioritize curriculum needs
  • Use feedback to make improvements to STEM curriculum documents
  • Pay attention to quality and detail of curriculum content
  • Identify changes to curriculum that would help educators and students
  • Update documents and build k-12 curriculum

  Required Qualifications

  • Familiarity with Microsoft Word
  • Due to the current health and safety emergency declaration, anyone hired must receive a complete (and verified) COVID-19 vaccination series or an approved medical or religious waiver request as a term and condition of employment prior to any start date at any Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institution.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with Adobe Suite programs
  • Interest in equity issues and STEP topics

  Compensation Grade

  $11.58/hr

  Schedule

  8-15 hours per week

  Conditions of Employment

  • Due to the current health and safety emergency declaration, anyone hired must receive a complete (and verified) COVID-19 vaccination series or an approved medical or religious waiver request as a term and condition of employment prior to any start date at any Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institution.

  Exempt

  No

  Full-Time Equivalent

  25.0%

  Required Attachment(s)

  Please contact jobs@dri.edu if assistance is needed with DRI’s Workday application system.

  • Current resume

  Posting Close Date

  Note to Applicant

  Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

  References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process based on applicant notification and permission.

  Newly hired faculty and postdoctoral fellows must assure that their official transcript is submitted to the Human Resources Office within 30 calendar days from the effective date of employment. Academic degrees must have been awarded by regionally accredited institutions.

  This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

  As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

  DRI employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. DRI only sponsors aliens applying for research faculty or postdoctoral fellow positions (J-1 or H-1B Visas).

  All applicants hired by the Desert Research Institute are subject to E-Verify.

• About the company

  Desert Research Institute is the nonprofit research campus of the Nevada System of Higher Education and sister property of the University of Nevada, Reno, the organization that oversees all publicly supported higher education in the US state of Nevada.

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