Early Educational Outreach Assistant

The College of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences (CALES) offers educational programs for 6th to 10th graders in Southern Arizona and parts of Phoenix. The Early Educational Outreach role will involve presenting educational sessions in classrooms and at events to inspire youth, especially first‑generation students, to consider a rewarding career in STEM. The position focuses on increasing higher education readiness and access.

Prior experience is preferred but not required. Candidates should possess a keen interest in STEM, enjoy working with students in grades 1‑8, and excel in public speaking. Effective communication skills and the ability to convey technical concepts in a age‑appropriate manner are essential. Working hours vary with school and community event schedules, typically Monday‑Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with occasional evening or weekend commitments.

• Create presentations for 6th to 10th grade classrooms interested in learning more about career opportunities in agriculture, life, and environmental sciences.
• Create age‑appropriate demonstrations for community events, career days, and early outreach college fairs specific to agriculture, life, and environmental sciences.
• Create partnerships with local middle schools.
• Maintain a database of developed partnerships.
• Support on‑ and off‑campus early educational outreach initiatives and programs.

• Keen interest in STEM.
• Enjoy working with students in grades 1‑8.
• Excellent public speaking skills.
• Effective communication skills to convey technical concepts to diverse age groups.
• Prior experience preferred but not required.

• Training.
• Education award upon successful completion of service.
• Stipend.

• Permits attendance at school during off hours.
• Permits working at another job during off hours.

• Youth Development.
• Recruitment.
• Communications.
• Leadership.
• Public Speaking.
• Valid driver’s license.