Outreach Instructional Assistant II, Steward Observatory (On-Call) (Multiple Positions)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work within Mt. Lemmon Sky School's education team to coordinate, conduct, and supervise daily operations.
• The work of this position occurs both at the summit of Mount Lemmon at an altitude of ~9170 ft., as well as other locations in the Tucson valley and in-between.
• Create, deliver, and supervise the Sky Schools education activities to promote individual learning within an enthusiastic, inspirational setting.
• Maintain health and safety of all participants and advise the Sky School's Outreach Education Manager appropriately.
• Engage in daily logistical functions, including driving, setup, cleanup, and organization.
• Be immediately responsive to the physical and mental needs of the Sky School's participants.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience required.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience required.
• Current, or willing to obtain, certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid with Red Cross or equivalent group within 3 months after start date.

Preferred Qualifications

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
• Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40
• Work Calendar: Fiscal
• Job FTE: 0.25
• Work Calendar: Part Time

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona's Steward Observatory invites you to apply to the role of Outreach Instructional Assistant II. As a member of the Mt. Lemmon Sky School's education team, this person will work to create, conduct/present, and supervise successful activities of large groups of adults and K-12 students. This individual will work with the full team to maintain health and safety of all participants throughout its residential programs at high-altitude observatory site at Mt. Lemmon. To maintain excellence in education, this person will interact with, and mentor, individuals and teams of students during their activities. Sky School programs include instruction on general themes relevant to sciences in the sky island region—ecology, geology, hydrology, environmental sciences, dendrochronology, soil science, astronomy, and cultural history.

About the Role

Steward Observatory is both a century-old observatory on the University of Arizona campus and one of the University’s oldest research units. Founded in 1918, the Observatory brings together students, staff, faculty, engineers, and technicians to explore the universe and share discoveries through world-class research, education, and outreach. With more than 180 professionals supporting advanced facilities, laboratories, and observatories, Steward Observatory offers a collaborative environment where technical expertise plays a critical role in advancing ground- and space-based astronomy.

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Pay

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