Part-Time Project Assistant (AquaSteady) (71108)

Salary: $25.00 – $30.00 Hourly
Location:
Brooklyn, NY, NY
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 202600370
Department: Math and Science
Closing:
7/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

About Pratt

Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the
professional knowledge and experience to make a better world. A world-class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design,
architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

The Institute’s impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough,
a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica, New
York. On Governors Island, Pratt is a core partner on the Stony Brook University team selected to develop the New York Climate Exchange, a
research and educational hub poised to establish New York City as the global leader for the most pressing issue of our time: climate change.
Another extension of Pratt’s campus is the Research Yard, a 20,000-square-foot facility that brings together the research activities of
Pratt Institute under one roof in the Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY).

Since our founding in 1887, Pratt has upheld the belief that
education should be accessible to all who wish to learn. As a community, we define ourselves as standard setters who are:

• Resourceful and collaborative problem solvers,
• Socially responsible and equity-centered creatives,
  
• Adaptable and resilient global stewards,
• Inquisitive and compassionate community
  members.

Description

AquaSteady is a water-absorbent hydrogel made from seaweed. It helps farmers
enhance soil fertility and water retention to protect crops from irregular rainfalls and irrigations. AquaSteady is a cross-disciplinary,
multi-establishment research initiative with Phase II funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation Convergence Accelerator.

This position is 100% grant-funded and is contingent upon budgetary approval and available funding. Current funding
allows for up to 20 hours per week until November 30, 2026, with the potential for renewal.

Examples of
Duties

• Support project team training and onboarding initiatives
• Track project resources and maintain organizational
  systems for project documentation, tools, and equipment
• Coordinate project inventory and resource allocation
• Manage
  stakeholder deliverables and coordinate with testing partners
• Monitor project progress and assist in optimizing team workflows and
  processes
• Provide hands-on support to project teams as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or
  equivalent
• Prior experience working in a team setting
• Skills:
  • Organized with good attention to
    detail
  • Reliable and can maintain consistent hours
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to perform
    repetitive tasks
  
  

Benefits:

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Supplemental
Information:

For consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter.

**Professional
references will be requested later in the interview process. Candidates should be prepared to provide at least three professional
references, including two current or former managers/supervisors. We encourage submitting up to five references total to ensure alternate
contacts are available if needed.

**Please Note: We are currently
unable to support new H-1b visas for candidates residing outside of the United States.**

Equal Employment Opportunity
Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color,
creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex,
gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or
local law. Pratt Institute recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

At Pratt, we prioritize equity and have
established a systematic approach to guarantee fair treatment for everyone. If your background and expertise align with the requirements of
the position, you will be contacted for further instructions.

To apply, visit: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/pratt/jobs/5400647/part-time-project-assistant-aquasteady-71108

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