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Education and Outreach Assistant

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 508059
Division/Organization: Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
Department: Wisconsin Icecube Particle Astro Center
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: WASHINGTON AVE W 222
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $14.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Education and Training, Business Management, Finance, and Marketing, Customer Service, STEM

Department Overview:

 The Wisconsin IceCube Particle Astrophysics Center (WIPAC) is a research center in the University of Wisconsin–Madison Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research. WIPAC specializes in Physics and Astronomy research, with responsibility for the South Pole IceCube Neutrino Observatory, a kilometer-scale neutrino detector located at the South Pole. More information can be found at http://icecube.wisc.edu/. WIPAC also leads and participates in several other research collaborations both nationally and internationally. WIPAC is a vibrant research center supporting many staff and students who contribute to an exciting array of science and associated education and outreach. More information about WIPAC and associated research programs including the High-Altitude Water Cherenkov (HAWC) experiment, Cherenkov Telescope Array (CTA), Askaryan Radio Array (ARA), and DM-Ice can be found at https://wipac.wisc.edu/.

Anticipated Start Date:

 December 9, 2024 or as soon as possible

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 This position is expected to continue through Spring semester. Depending on need and availability, there may be an opportunity for summer hours and/or the ability to continue working during the next academic year.

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 5-15

Schedule:

 Average of 10 hours per week during the academic year. Flexible schedule, Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:30pm, with occasional weekend or evening hours, particularly in the spring semester.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 $14.00

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 Must be a current undergraduate student at UW–Madison
Desire to learn about astroparticle physics
Enthusiasm for and ability to effectively communicate scientific concepts to a general audience in engaging and creative ways
Students must have a valid driver’s license and ability to become a UW authorized driver for the department vehicle
Students must pass a Criminal Background Check

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Required
Ability to work as a member of a dynamic team, and to interact with the public, youth, and scientists
Experience fostering and promoting the values of diversity and inclusion
Self-motivated, organized, responsible, and able to handle a flexible schedule and work environment
Preferred
Coursework and/or experience in education, especially with a focus on inquiry-based and hands-on learning

Position Summary/Job Duties:

The Wisconsin IceCube Particle Astrophysics Center seeks a student employee to assist with various outreach projects, specifically the facilitation of interactive science activities and programs for a variety of audiences. Duties will include working with staff and scientists to deliver hands-on activities to engage learners of all ages in WIPAC science, helping plan and facilitate outreach events, and leading set-up and break-down of WIPAC booths at events. This position also requires assisting with administrative tasks for the Education and Outreach program.
This position provides ample opportunities for autonomy and creativity; the Education and Outreach Assistant will have the opportunity to help identify new programs or partnerships to achieve programmatic objectives and maximize reach among targeted audiences.
Tasks will include:
Facilitating education and outreach activities at a variety of programs including but not limited to field trips, science festivals, family science nights, webinars, after school programs, etc.
Assisting with event planning and logistics
Tracking programmatic metrics
Facilitating event set up and take down
Helping with miscellaneous Education & Outreach program operations
Assisting with other projects as they arise.
All majors are encouraged to apply.
Continuing part-time employment with additional responsibilities in the summer may be possible for a student who demonstrates strong work performance this academic year.

Physical Demands:

Ability to lift 30 lbs.

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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