Materials Prep Assistant

Materials Prep Assistants work closely with other Prep Hub staff to prepare, set-up, clean-up, organize, and maintain materials for our science camps, classes, and other programs for children and families. Note that this is largely a behind-the-scenes role and does not usually involve interacting with science center visitors or students.

This is an excellent position for someone seeking behind-the-scenes experience in a science center, someone interested in science education, or someone who simply enjoys and excels at organizing things. (If color-coded labels bring you joy, this may be the job for you!)

Classification: Student Assistant II

Pay: $19.18 per hour

Hours: At least 8 hours per week (up to a maximum of 19 hours per week), during the hours of Mon-Fri 10am-5pm.

Availability to continue working during UC Berkeley school breaks, and interest in continuing in the position in future semesters, is preferred.

The Lawrence’s Prep Hub procures, prepares, organizes, stores, and distributes materials and equipment for a variety of educational science programs. We work with and support many groups and departments across the Lawrence, including Exhibits, Community Outreach, Summer Camps, Teen Research Programs, and more. Our goal is to make sure our educators and facilitators have all the materials they need to deliver the very best programs possible!

• Materials preparation tasks, such as making copies, gathering materials from storage, cutting paper or other materials to size, creating simple signage and visual aids, simple crafting projects to create props, etc.
• Packing kits of materials to be used for camps, classes, community outreach events, and various other educational science programs
• Sorting, organizing, and labelling items in storage areas
• Putting away materials and equipment in storage areas
• Cleaning and organizing work and storage areas, including tasks like washing dishes, doing laundry, sweeping, etc.
• Cleaning and resetting materials in exhibit spaces
• Labelling and shelving books in our library of children’s science books
• Restocking first aid and emergency supply kits

• Must be a currently-enrolled UC Berkeley student
• Extremely reliable and able to keep to assigned schedule
• Detail-oriented and well-organized
• Skills in verbal and written communication in English, including active listening, collaboration, asking clarifying questions, and giving and receiving constructive feedback
• Ability to lift up to 25 lb
• Ability to complete tasks requiring fine motor skills, such as writing clearly, cutting accurately, etc.
• Ability and willingness to perform repetitive tasks
• Ability to contribute to a welcoming work environment for all by respecting others’ identities, perspectives, and abilities, and working effectively with colleagues with diverse backgrounds

Preferred: Background knowledge or interest in science and/or education is preferred, but by no means required.

Send resume and cover letter to Katie Thomas at KLThomas@berkeley.edu.