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Hourly Student Assistant Position – Chehalis STEM Camp Summer 2026

Position overview: The School of Nursing will be joining the College of Engineering and the School of Dentistry in offering programming to high school students at the Chehalis STEM camp August 3-6, 2026. The office of the dean seeks 3-4 individuals to assist with planning, preparing, and executing camp activities on-site in Chehalis. This role provides hands-on experience supporting high school STEM engagement and nursing education outreach.

Position details:

  • Job title: Student Assistant
  • Location: UW Main Campus (planning) and Chehalis, WA (on-site camp)
  • Camp dates: August 3–6, 2026

Compensation:

  • Undergraduate students: $25/hour
  • Graduate students:
    • Premaster: $49.25/hour
    • Intermediate: $51.74/hour
    • Candidate: $54.33/hour

Estimated time commitment:

  • June 16–July 16: 2–3 hours/week
  • July 17–August 1: 3–4 hours/week
  • Week of August 1: up to 20 hours

Key responsibilities:

  • Attend bi-weekly planning meetings (approximately 90 minutes) with faculty
  • Provide input on camp activities and logistics
  • Prepare materials and supplies for programming
  • Support faculty in delivering on-site STEM camp activities

Minimum requirements:

  • Current nursing student (summer enrollment not required)
  • If employed elsewhere within UW, combined appointments must not exceed 50%

Desired qualifications:

  • Graduate-level student with recent nursing experience
  • Experience developing or delivering lesson plans, or prior Nurse Camp volunteer experience

Conditions of employment:

  • Availability during business hours (9 a.m.–5 p.m. PT) for weekly planning meetings
  • Required on-site participation in Chehalis August 3–4 (lodging, meals, and mileage provided as needed)
  • If employed elsewhere within UW, combined appointments must not exceed 50%

How to apply: Submit your application through Handshake.