Public Affairs Education Assistant

Helix Water District is seeking a part-time Public Affairs Education Assistant to help bring our water education programs to life. You’ll lead interactive classroom presentations and guide elementary school students through engaging tours of our R.M. Levy Water Treatment Plant. With a schedule that follows the academic year, you will enjoy summers and holidays off. If you are enthusiastic, creative, and excited to inspire young learners, we’d love to have you on our team!

The Details:

SCHEDULE:  Our ideal candidate will be available to work Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., with occasional work on Saturdays, for a total 8-16 hours per week. Schedule varies depending on tour schedules and administrative needs of the district. Variances are communicated well in advance.

SALARY:  $21.00 – $30.00/hour, DOQ. Part-time positions are limited to 950 hours per fiscal year. (July 1 – June 30)

WORK LOCATION: This position is based out of our Administration Office in La Mesa, CA.

BENEFITS: Part-time employees receive 40 hours of paid sick leave once they reach their 90th day of employment. (Part-time employees do not receive medical benefits)

Our Public Affairs Education Assistant will perform a variety of administrative and educational functions. Our ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills to coordinate with teachers, school administrators and members of the public. You will need to clearly convey information about educational programs, schedule tours and present complex water-related topics in an engaging, age-appropriate and understandable way.

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of two years of experience teaching, training, leading tours or giving presentations and a valid California Class C driver’s license. Experience working with elementary school students and science education is preferred.

To be considered for the part-time Public Affairs Education Assistant, please complete the online application and supplemental questionnaire and view a complete list of job responsibilities by visiting our career section at www.hwd.com/Careers.  Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the online application.