Part-time Project Assistant (AquaSteady) (71108)

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. 

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.

• 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

• 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 

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.