Environmental Education Intern – Youth & Family Programs

The Pennsylvania State University; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 441,000 - 703,000; Part time

Job summary

The Arboretum at Penn State offers paid part-time internships for undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates interested in environmental education. The 16-week term runs May 3 through August 20, 2027, at 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

on weekdays, with some evenings and weekends required. Interns collaborate with Youth and Family Programs staff to develop and facilitate nature-based programs about local ecology, geology, plants, and animals, gaining experience in lesson planning, event

Qualifications

• Applicants should be currently enrolled in 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop, facilitate, and evaluate outdoor learning experiences, educational activities, lesson plans, and programs.
• Embrace a growth mindset by demonstrating critical thinking, taking on leadership roles, and seeking opportunities for professional engagement.
• Enroll in a mandatory 9-week non-credit Canvas course designed to support reflection on experiential learning.

Job description

The Arboretum at Penn State offers paid part-time internships for undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates interested in environmental education. The 16-week term runs May 3 through August 20, 2027, at 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

on weekdays, with some evenings and weekends required. Interns collaborate with Youth and Family Programs staff to develop and facilitate nature-based programs about local ecology, geology, plants, and animals, gaining experience in lesson planning, event