EnvironMentors Leadership Assistant

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is offering a paid student intern position for the 2026-2027 academic year. The intern will assist with coordinating the Undergraduate Mentor Leadership Training Program (UMLTP), supporting leadership development, mentorship training, and community building on the University Park campus.

Responsibilities include recruiting undergraduate mentors, planning workshops and Reflection Circles, handling program communications, tracking participation, attendance and feedback, and

Qualifications

• Be a team player with strong written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills.
• Be a quick learner, able to manage and organize multiple sources of information.
• Have a record of interest in or knowledge about sustainability, environmental science, youth education, and/or community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the UMLTP activities and support leadership development, mentorship training, and community building.
• Assist with mentor recruitment and engagement, workshop and Reflection Circle planning, program communications, and other duties as needed.
• Track mentor participation, attendance, feedback, and progress throughout the program.
• Work independently while contributing ideas and engaging with the EnvironMentors team.
• Some weekend availability may be needed for the annual EnvironMentors Symposium on April 24, 2027 and the UMLTP Retreat on May 1, 2027.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Quick learner

Sustainability knowledge

Youth education

Community engagement

Mentor recruitment

Data tracking

Independent work

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Sustain Penn State is looking to hire a Penn State student intern who will work for at least the remainder of the 2026-2027 academic year. This student will assist with the coordination of the Undergraduate Mentor Leadership Training Program (UMLTP), which supports Penn State undergraduate students through leadership development, culturally responsive mentorship training, and community building. The intern will assist with mentor recruitment and engagement, workshop and Reflection Circle planning, program communication, and other duties as needed. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate a willingness to learn about sustainability and mentorship/leadership development.

• Be a team player, with strong written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills;
• Be a quick learner, able to manage and organize multiple sources of information;
• Have a record of interest in or knowledge about sustainability, environmental science, youth education, and/or community engagement;
• Help recruit undergraduate mentors and conduct outreach with interested organizations on the University Park campus;
• Assist with tracking mentor participation, attendance, feedback, and progress throughout the program;
• Be able to work independently while also contributing ideas and engaging with the EnvironMentors team; and
• All other duties as assigned.

This paid internship will be for up to 20 hours a per week during the fall and spring semesters. Some weekend availability may be needed for the annual EnvironMentors Symposium on April 24, 2027 and the UMTLP Retreat on May 1, 2027. Please apply online and submit a single document with a cover letter and resume that includes names and contact information for two references. Questions should be directed to Peter Buck at [e-mail] .

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.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.