Part Time Ambassador Position- Nuclear Engineering

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking enthusiastic students to join our team as Student Ambassadors. Ambassadors will specialize in leadership development, social media marketing, volunteer management, and other duties as assigned. These positions are short in duration and part time without benefits.

Remote/hybrid work is not guaranteed and will follow university policy. You will engage with event organizers, faculty coordinators, and the community to promote civically engaged initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Previous experience in event planning or student organizations is a plus but not required.
• Strong work ethic and customer service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support departmental outreach activities and student engagement on campus.
• Communicate effectively with event organizers and faculty coordinators.
• Ensure events run smoothly by addressing issues promptly.
• Coordinate volunteer events, logistics, and promotion.
• Prioritize inclusion, belonging, and accessibility in all initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Nuclear Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University is seeking enthusiastic and responsible students to join our team as Student Ambassadors. The Ambassadors will have the opportunity to specialize in focus areas including Leadership Development, Social Media Marketing, Volunteer Management, and other areas and duties as assigned.

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 Duties

• Support departmental outreach activities (local travel), and student engagement, not limited to the University Park campus.
• Communicate effectively with event organizers, faculty coordinators, and other parties.
• Ensure events run smoothly by addressing any issues that arise promptly.
• Assist in coordinating volunteer events and service projects, including recruitment, logistics, and promotion.
• Ensure all service and civic engagement initiatives prioritize inclusion, belonging, and accessibility.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Previous experience in event planning or student organizations is a plus but not required.
• Strong work ethic, customer service skills, the ability to take initiative.

These positions are short in duration and part time without benefits. Applications will be received on an ongoing basis and reviewed as need arises.

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. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

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.