About the job

High School Student Assistant - Environmental Health & Safety

Application Deadline: 16 October 2026

Department: Environmental, Health, and Safety

Employment Type: Temporary

Location: W.M. Keck Headquarters

Reporting To: EHS Officer

Compensation: $16.00 - $18.52 / hour

Description

Start you career as a Student Assistant with our Environmental Health and Safety team at W. M. Keck Observatory in Waimea, HI!

Do you have fun creating unique and engaging video content? Are you able to recognize risks and imagine ways to mitigate those risks? If this sounds like you, we encourage you to join us as a High School Student Assistant in our Environmental Health and Safety department.

Why Choose W. M. Keck Observatory:

• Competitive starting salary ranging from $16.00/hr to $18.52/hr.

• Be a part of a dedicated team working on the frontiers of astronomy.

About W. M. Keck Observatory: With acknowledgment and profound respect for the cultural, ecological, and scientific significance of Maunakea, W. M. Keck Observatory offers astronomers a unique vantage point to explore the universe. Our twin telescopes are at the forefront of astronomical discovery, offering transformative insights into the cosmos. We are dedicated to service, stewardship, and our community, all while advancing our mission to unlock the mysteries of the universe. Join us in this endeavor!

What you will do as an Environmental Health and Safety Student Assistant:

The High School Student Assistant assists the Environmental Health and Safety team in enhancing safety and training programs through creating graphical representations for risk management and updating training materials. The Student Assistant will effectively create visually engaging multimedia safety-related content and assist in revamping training classes by incorporating interactive media and modern instructional techniques using movie editing software.  This may involve using specialized equipment, shooting video on-site, or accessing secure equipment or material that are not available remotely.

Required Qualifications

Education

o   High School Student in good standing.

Experience

o   Experience with filming, editing videos, and creating visual content.

Skills

o   Ability to read and understand policies, directives, and instructions in English.

Technical Competencies

o   Proficiency in Final Cut movie editing software, Adobe Photoshop Suite and/or other multimedia software applications.

o   Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar productivity applications.