Southern Utah University

YEA/PREP Program Support Intern

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STEM Center for Teaching & Learning

Details:

  • Category: Professional Internship Program
  • Openings: One
  • Position Type: Student Hourly
  • Posted on: November 25, 2025
  • Open until: filled
  • Work Hours: 20 hours per week
  • Wage: $12/hr
  • Location: Cedar City, UT

Description:

This internship is part of the Spring 2026 Professional Internship Program. To be eligible for the program you must:

  • Be enrolled as an SUU student during the course of the internship.
  • Have and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Be willing to work 10 to 20 hours per week.

The YEA/PREP Program Support Intern plays a key role in preparing and delivering two of SUU’s largest STEM outreach programs: the Youth Engineering Academy (YEA) and the Pre-Freshman Engineering Program (PREP). This internship offers hands-on experience with curriculum preparation, event logistics, instructional support, and program coordination. Interns work closely with the program director, gaining exposure to the full lifecycle of multi-week STEM education programs and developing skills well beyond typical student employment.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with planning, preparing, and organizing curriculum materials for YEA and PREP.
  • Assemble and maintain instructional supplies, equipment, and classroom kits.
  • Support logistical needs such as scheduling, room setup, inventory tracking, and participant communication.
  • Help coordinate outreach efforts, including email communication, recruitment materials, and community partner interactions.
  • Assist in developing staff training modules, orientation materials, and operational guides.
  • Provide on-site program support during events, camps, and workshops as needed.
  • Troubleshoot issues in real time, helping ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Maintain accurate documentation, spreadsheets, and checklists related to program activities.
  • Represent the program professionally when interacting with faculty, staff, students, parents, and industry partners.

Qualifications:

  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Willingness to learn and take initiative.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Reliability, professionalism, and a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience in event planning, education, STEM activities, or youth programming (Preferred).
  • Familiarity with Google Workspace, spreadsheets, and basic project management tools (Preferred).
  • Interest in STEM education, leadership, teaching, or related fields.
  • Previous involvement in outreach, summer camps, student leadership, or community programs. (Preferred)
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