Nevada Robotics - Robotics Outreach Crew

Nevada Robotics - Robotics Outreach Crew Position Summary

Nevada Robotics at DRI is hiring part‑time college student workers to support educator professional development and STEM education outreach events. Positions, called ROCs (Robotics Outreach Crew), are located in Reno, NV and may include tasks such as preparing for and working at teacher training workshops, robotics and drone competitions, and STEM school and community outreach events. These hourly student positions will also help support the Robot–Drone–Book Lending Library program by inventorying and setting up robots and drones, and counting, sorting, stickering, and packing books.

The positions may include other duties as assigned based on programmatic needs and students’ interests.

• Prepare for and work at teacher training workshops, robotics and drone competitions, and STEM school and community outreach events.
• Support the Robot–Drone–Book Lending Library program by inventorying and setting up robots and drones, and counting, sorting, stickering, and packing books.
• Work a flexible yet consistent semester schedule Monday‑Friday 9 a.m.‑5 p.m. and occasional evenings and weekends for training, events, and competitions.
• Attend training and ongoing support provided by Nevada Robotics staff.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled student at an NSHE institution.
• Curious, life‑long learners with a growth mindset.
• Interest in one or more of the following: education, community outreach, STEM, robotics, and drones.
• Self‑starters who want to support STEM education and Nevada’s teachers and families.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (including Teams and Outlook) and Google Suite programs.

• Experience with drones and/or robotics education / competitions.

This position may require occasionally lifting objects of 20‑60 lbs., stooping, bending, kneeling, and standing for long periods of time.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Reliable transportation is required.

$18 / hour DOE, up to 15 hours per week; no benefits.

• Cover letter.
• Current resume.
• Contact information for three professional references.

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

11/24/2025