About the Department

Helix Water District is seeking a part-time Public Affairs Education Assistant to help bring our water education programs to life. In this role, you’ll deliver interactive classroom presentations and guide elementary students through hands-on tours of our Treatment Plant. With a schedule aligned to the academic year, you’ll enjoy having the holidays and summers off. If you’re enthusiastic, creative, and inspired by the idea of teaching young learners, we’d be excited to welcome you to our team.

The Details:

SCHEDULE: Our ideal candidate will be available to work Monday through Thursday, 7:30 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.
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 90^th day of employment. (Part-time employees do not receive medical benefits)

Position Duties

Our Public Affairs Education Assistant supports a variety of educational and administrative functions. Here’s what we’re looking for:

You’ll need strong communication skills to coordinate with teachers, school administrators, and members of the public. This role requires the ability to clearly share information about our programs, organize and schedule tours, and present water-related concepts in a lively, age-appropriate way.

A genuine interest in education and community engagement is essential. Your enthusiasm will help create memorable learning experiences that spark curiosity and build understanding of water treatment, distribution, and the water cycle for students and the broader community.

Confidence in public speaking is a must. You’ll deliver scripted presentations, engage audiences, and respond to student questions with ease and clarity.

In addition to creativity, excellent organization is key. Managing schedules, tracking program participation, and processing invoices requires attention to detail and the ability to keep administrative tasks running smoothly.

To read the full job description, please visit our Careers section at hwd.com/171/careers.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Ideal candidates will:

Be responsible and enthusiastic. They will have the ability to communicate and present information effectively, while also being able to effectively comprehend, interpret and follow oral and written instructions.
Possess computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to plan, coordinate, and organize work to meet deadlines.
Able to reach and lift items up to 25 lbs., the ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time, and traverse stairs.
Ability to perform job duties in a variety of weather conditions. A portion of the tours are located outdoors.

Other Qualifications

To be considered for the part-time Public Affairs Education Assistant, please select the APPLY button to complete the online application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an online application. For a complete list of job responsibilities, please visit our careers page.

Benefits

: This position does not receive benefits.

Supplemental Questions

Instructions for completing the supplemental questionnaire: Responses to the questions below will be used to determine your eligibility to advance in the recruitment. Please do not type "see resume" or "see application." Be advised you will be "timed out" of this page after 30 minutes. Please save your work continuously. I understand the guidelines above.

Do you possess a valid State of California driver license?

Are you available to work Monday - Thursday from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., with occasional shifts being scheduled on a Saturday?

Please acknowledge you understand that this position's yearly schedule mirrors that of the academic calendar, typically with no shifts being scheduled during summers and holidays.

In detail, please describe your proficiency level (beginner, intermediate or advanced) and describe in detail how you have used Microsoft Outlook (email & calendar).

In detail, describe your experience with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database software. Be specific about the level of your expertise.

In detail, please describe your experience working with elementary school children. If none, please indicate "N/A".

In detail, please describe your experience drafting letters, flyers and external communication. If none, please indicate "N/A".

In detail, please describe your experience giving presentations or providing training. If none, please indicate "N/A".

Why are you interested in a part time position?

Why are you interested in this part-time Public Affairs Education Assistant with Helix Water District?

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Agency Information

Employer: Helix Water District
Address: 7811 University Avenue

La Mesa, California, 91942
Phone: 619-466-0585
Website: http://www.hwd.com