Teen Science Scholar Program Assistant (Administrative)
Each year, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science interviews and selects 20 Teen Science Scholars to work as interns within the Science Division.
TSS is intended for high schoolers from underserved and/or underrepresented communities or schools. These internships provide hands-on opportunities to carry out scientific work alongside Museum scientists while exploring opportunities in museum and STEM careers. Scholars also participate in professional development activities, including public speaking, planning for college, and honing skills for joining the workforce. At the end of the summer, Scholars celebrate and present their work and experiences during a Showcase event.
This position is responsible for supervising Teen Science Scholar (TSS) interns while they are in the field, lab, and collection spaces. It will also provide administrative and logistical support to mentors and supervisors.
Job Class: Part Time Hiring Range: $21.00/hour Work Schedule: This is a part time position that will last for approximately 6 weeks in June and July with some additional dates prior for training. Estimated schedule: Tues, Weds, Thurs, 8:30-3:30 and some Mondays, as needed. Direct Reports: This position has no supervisory responsibilities for staff, but will direct the work of Teen Science Scholar interns.
Essential Duties
Coordinates with staff to implement work assignments, field trips, student enrichment events, and parent events for students.
Ensures basic care and provides academic, social, and emotional support to TSS interns.
Coordinates work plans and activities.
Participates in full day field trips and fieldwork as scheduled.
Assists with coordination of work plans and activities for scholars as needed by individual staff mentors.
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements
2 years' experience mentoring teenagers (15-19 years old) from communities that have been historically marginalized from the sciences.
Current first aid certification or the ability to obtain within 1 week of hire required.
Valid U.S. Driver's License or ability to obtain within 1 week of hire required.
Ability to work during summer, as needed, required.
Ability to spend full days in remote field locations, extensive walking required.
Ability to drive vehicles in the mountains in adverse conditions required.
Ideal Candidate Will Be/Have
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Archaeological experience
Working Conditions
Office: Moderate noise (business office with computers and printers, light traffic)
Ability to sit and/or stand for up to 8 hours at a time
Moderate physical activity required by handling objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds frequently.
Fieldwork: varied, remote terrain and inclement weather.
Lab: power, pneumatic and hand tools, and various chemicals.
Exposure to animal remains during preparation, including all common Biosafety Level 2+ Zoonotic pathogens.
Application Instructions
Please submit your resume by 6:00 p.m. MT on Wednesday, April 17th. Applications will not be accepted after this time. DMNS reserves the right to close the position prior to this date. Applications may only be accepted electronically via the Museum's website.