Environmental Education Intern — Youth Forestry

Penn State University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Extension is seeking applicants for a part-time Youth Forestry & Natural Resources Intern in McKean County. The role involves assisting with interactive environmental education games for K-6 students, supporting event setup and cleanup, and helping interpret science literature to improve educational activities.

Requirements include a passion for nature, basic science literacy, a valid driver’s license, and availability during school-day hours.

Qualifications

• Interest in and passion for nature, with a desire to share that enthusiasm with children.
• Basic understanding of science and environmental literacy concepts.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Availability during school-day hours, when most events take place.

Responsibilities

• Assist with interactive environmental education games and activities for K-6 students.
• Support program set-up, implementation, and clean-up at educational events and programs.
• Participate in meetings to interpret scientific literature and help develop educational games and activities.

Skills

Interest in nature

Basics of science

Valid driver’s license

Availability during school-day hours

Job description

Penn State Extension is seeking applicants for a part-time Youth Forestry & Natural Resources Intern in McKean County. The role involves assisting with interactive environmental education games for K-6 students, supporting event setup and cleanup, and helping interpret science literature to improve educational activities.

Requirements include a passion for nature, basic science literacy, a valid driver’s license, and availability during school-day hours.