Pooled - Outreach Assistant, Science Institute

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Outreach Assistant

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.

• 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)

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

• Enrolled UW Main Campus/ UW Casper Student
• Completion and passing of a background check

• STEM‑related major
• Education‑related major

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at  or email jobapps

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