Evening Science Camp Mentor (Live‑in)

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and meals during working hours

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking Evening Mentors for the Science-U summer camp program on the University Park, PA campus. You will arrange and supervise evening activities for residential campers, collaborating with other mentors to ensure safe and engaging programs.

Overnight supervision of campers will be required, from 4:00 pm to 9:00 am the next day. These positions suit students who want daytime hours free for class or lab work.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success and enthusiasm with K-12 students.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliability and ability to follow a schedule, which is communicated in advance.
• Must be prepared to live in Penn State dormitories (single room) from Sunday evenings through Friday mornings.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and supervise evening activities for residential campers outside daily camp hours.
• Collaborate with other Evening Mentors to organize evening activities.
• Oversee camper safety during evening and overnight hours.
• Supervise campers from 4:00 pm through 9:00 am the following morning.

Skills

K-12 engagement

Interpersonal skills

Reliability & scheduling

Dorm living eligibility

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking Evening Mentors for the Science-U summer camp program on the University Park, PA campus. You will arrange and supervise evening activities for residential campers, collaborating with other mentors to ensure safe and engaging programs.

Overnight supervision of campers will be required, from 4:00 pm to 9:00 am the next day. These positions suit students who want daytime hours free for class or lab work.