Day Youth Program Leader - Palmer Summer Art Camp

Penn State University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a Youth Program Leader for the Palmer Summer Art Camp, scheduled for July 13 – July 24, 2026. The role entails 24-hour supervision of minors, program administration, and compliance with youth policies. Candidates must demonstrate quick judgment in emergency situations and effectively communicate with program leadership. Background checks are required including PA State Police Criminal Background Check and FBI Fingerprint Clearance. This position is part-time with specific responsibilities outlined for ensuring participant safety.

Qualifications

• Must supervise and ensure the safety of minors in the program.
• Ability to respond to participant interactions and behavioral issues.
• Experience in handling sensitive information and situations.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily program administration and participant safety.
• Communicate directly with Program Director and Manager.
• Assist in developing instructional content for program activities.

Job description

## Day Youth Program Leader - Palmer Summer Art CampApplylocations: Penn State University Parktime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ\_0000078549# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.** **JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS**Conferences and Institutes is seeking Youth Program Leaders for Palmer Summer Art Program to be held July 13 – July 24, 2026.Youth Program Leaders are responsible for the 24-hour supervision and safety of minors participating in this program and will manage all aspects of the daily program administration, including youth compliance policies and procedures, emergency response, direct communication with Program Director and Program Manager, medication collection, storage and verification and oversight of participant health information. Youth Program Leaders may assist with the development of instructional content and deliver lessons and activities.Youth Program Leaders have full responsibility for monitoring the safety, whereabouts, and actions of program participants at all times, including non-instructional times, and must be able to identify and respond to issues concerning participant interactions, behavior, mental health and acclimation to the program environment. Youth Program Leaders may face situations at any time of day or night when they must act quickly and calmly using sound judgement, handle sensitive issues or information, address behavior issues, and immediately follow any necessary notification protocols. **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.