Youth and Family Programs Internship Summer 2025

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Youth and Family Programs Internship Summer 2025

Application Deadline: January 31, 2025

Opportunity:

The Arboretum at Penn State is offering four paid part-time summer internships at a rate of $14.00/hour for undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates interested in career paths in environmental education and related topics. This position will work approximately 20-25 hours per week and will last for a 12-week term, beginning on May 12, and ending August 8, 2025. Scheduled internship activities generally take place between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. Some early morning, evening, and weekend availability will be required.

Experience:

This internship provides a hands-on introduction to outdoor, place-based education in a children's garden setting. Work with the Arboretum's education staff to develop and facilitate nature-based programs and activities related to central Pennsylvania's ecology, geology, history, and culture. The program will also expose interns to the world of public gardens, field trip facilitation, lesson planning, event planning, volunteer management, public relations skills, and donor support.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop, facilitate, and evaluate outdoor learning experiences, educational activities, materials, and programs.
• Support field trips, tours, and events for visiting school groups, community members, and university functions. Act as an informal "garden guide" for visitors.
• Assist with the curation and maintenance of the children's garden educational supplies.

Qualifications:

Applicants should either be either currently enrolled or recent graduates from an undergraduate or graduate degree program and should demonstrate a strong interest in environmental education. A background in education, recreation, natural science, human development, or a related field is an asset. Preference will be given to candidates who can explain how this opportunity will help them reach their career goals.

Requirements:

• Resume or CV
• Cover letter
• Contact information for at least two professional references. Written letters of recommendation highly preferred

Application:

• Applications must be submitted online via PSU Careers Website: https://hr.psu.edu/careers
• Please make certain to include a cover letter, resume or CV, and reference contacts/letters of recommendation with your application materials.
• Deadline for application is January 31, 2025.

This job requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid US
driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required
in addition to standard background checks.

This job requires the following 3 publicly available clearances:
* PA State Police Criminal Background Check
* PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
* FBI Criminal Background Check

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