Instructions to applicants: 2 positions available.
Job Title: Industrial Technologies Intern, Title III STEM Internship Program
Location: Alpine
Department: Agriculture and Industry
Posting Date: 04/17/2024
Until Filled: Yes
Appointment Date: 05/01/2024
Salary: $15.63/hour
Required: No prior construction experience required. Willingness to engage in physical labor and maintain a well-organized work environment. Must be enrolled as a full-time student in good standing.
Preferred: Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Technology with a strong focus on construction-related coursework. Demonstrated interest and training in construction technology and processes. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a construction team. Genuine passion for the field of construction and related industrial technologies.
Staffing Reason: Institutional
Primary Responsibilities: Purpose of Job: Collaborate with the Construction Project Manager to assist in various aspects of construction projects, gaining hands-on experience in the field. This position will focus on project support, maintaining construction sites, and participating in educational outreach initiatives.Duties and Responsibilities:- Assist in project support, including material handling and site maintenance.- Work on organizing construction sites and ensuring a safe and efficient work environment.- Collaborate with Project Managers to facilitate the logistics of construction projects.- Contribute to educational outreach activities related to construction and industrial technology.- Perform any additional tasks as directed by supervisors.- Responsible for personal safety and the safety of fellow team members, always adhering to safety protocols and best practices.Supervision: Direct supervision from Prof. Keith Nixon for day-to-day instruction. Prof. Nixon will also act as the Faculty Mentor within the STEM Internship Program. General instructions and work periodically reviewed by department among the Industrial Technology faculty. STEM Internship Program: This position is part of the Title III STEM Lobotrack to Success (LTS) SRSU STEM Faculty Internship Program. Along with the normal job duties, the student will learn from the faculty supervisor about the STEM workforce, different career pathways, research, and more. Students will gain knowledge, experience, and professional connections in the STEM field. Students will have access to professional development tools throughout the internship program (resume building, interview practices, etc.). Additionally, the student must present at the SRSU Spring Research Symposium. For more questions regarding the internship program, reach out to Maya Vaughn ( ).
All other duties as assigned unique to the department. Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others. This position is security sensitive.
Other Information: An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
About SRSU: Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.
A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling or emailing Is Background Check Required?: Yes
