Summer Program Assistant

Town/City

Waterloo

Base County

Black Hawk

Counties Served

Black Hawk

Objective

This is a temporary, 40-hour-per-week paid summer position ($15/hour) from approximately mid-May to September 1. The individual will work in a variety of community settings, delivering science, technology, mathematics, and engineering (STEM) hands-on activities to elementary-age young people. Individuals will work with youth, adult volunteers, and staff to engage youth in STEM activities at Cedar Valley Arboretum, local schools, libraries, summer camps, non-profit settings, and Black Hawk County Fair.

Responsibilities

• Identify lessons and activities for scheduled camps and activities
• Plan and prepare teaching materials and supplies for each camp/event
• Conduct educational activities
• Keep attendance records
• Assure the safety of youth attending programs
• Work with school-age young people, parents, volunteers, and community/site partners
• Assist with events and educational programs
• Help resolve situations such as behavioral, first aid, and emotional and complete appropriate documentation
• Attend professional development activities and staff meetings as needed.
  
  

Qualifications

• One to two years of experience working with young people, either in a paid or voluntary capacity
• Minimum of one year of education beyond high school
• Interest in STEM
• Highly motivated individual capable of working independently without supervision, knowledgeable, open-minded, and friendly
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be self-motivated
• Experience working with young people of diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, and skill levels
• Know, teach, and enforce safety procedures
• Knowledge of basic first aid
• Have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and access to personal transportation
• Flexible, trustworthy, and physical ability to fully participate in all activities
• Accountable – good, strong attendance record.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

• Individual must be heat tolerant and able to work outside for extended periods of time,
• Be able to lift and move at least thirty pounds,
• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, etc.,
• Unimpeded or corrected vision and hearing to perform work.
  
  

Other

• Weekend and evening programs and events may be required.
• Paid bi-monthly.
• No vacation or sick leave; however, holidays are paid.
• Opportunity for personal growth and career development in a dynamic, positive, educational environment.
• Employment pending approval of child protection screening process (including background check and driver record check).
  
  

A cover letter, application, resume, and three references are required. Please email all required documents to tashshay@iastate.edu.

Download the application.

Job Type

Internship

Hours

40/ week

Wages (type)

Hourly

Application Deadline

03/03/2025