Outreach Assistant

Student Advanced Level


Requisition ID
req36693


Working Title
Outreach Assistant


Pay
$16.00 Hourly


Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM


Department
Engineering Student Success Ctr (929A)


Employment Type
Student Employment


Student Type
Student Employment


Status
Non-Exempt


Background Check Required

For Best Consideration Date
5/28/2026


Position Summary

The Outreach Assistant works in support of the OutreachManager and staff personnel within the UNM Engineering Student Success (ESS)Center to perform a number of duties aimed at creating, promoting andrecruiting students into the UNM School of Engineering.

• Outreach Assistant will help Outreach Manager organize, inventory, catalogue, test and manage outreach materials. In addition to researching prices and submitting appropriate requisition forms, the assistant will also track supplies used for outreach purposes;
• Repair materials or take necessary steps to ensure outreach supplies are repaired and/or stocked;
  Prepare materials for outreach events organized by the department by assembling kits, packing supplies, and testing equipment;
• Research and develop outreach activities under direction of the Outreach Manager;
• Be able to provide renewable energy demonstrations and presentations to student audiences;
• Learn how to facilitate National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Research Center (ERC) and other grant-developed outreach activities and presentations, and either lead or assist in conducting these activities, as needed;
• Train other student employees or student volunteers on the use of outreach materials, as needed;
• Design and implement processes in order for School of Engineering students, student organizations, staff and faculty to borrow ESS Center outreach materials & supplies;
• Represent and recruit on behalf of the University of New Mexico and the School of Engineering at community outreach events and recruitment fairs, as Outreach Assistant's schedule allows;
• On occasion, must be able to lift and carry up to at least 25 lbs. in order to set up/tear down exhibits, tables, demos, materials at various events;
• Must be able to work independently, with little supervision;
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be personable and comfortable with public speaking.
• Understanding of physics and Nuclear Engineeringconcepts, lab techniques, and research equipment.
• Major: Nuclear Engineering

Application Instructions


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Please attach your resume.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.