Part-Time Science-U Program Assistant - Eberly College of Science

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch provided

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Penn State's Office of Science Outreach is hiring Summer Program Assistants for the Science-U camps on the University Park campus. You will help with materials, databases, and camp communications while engaging with K-12 students in a hands-on learning environment.

We offer a 40-hour work week during camps with an hourly wage starting at $12.70, plus lunch and professional development opportunities. Strong communication and reliability are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm to work with K-12 students and share science.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and learn on-the-job.
• Reliability and ability to follow a schedule in advance.
• Clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and FBI Fingerprint Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Assist administrative team in preparing camp materials (rosters, documents).
• Maintain various databases.
• Assist with marketing efforts such as the Science-U newsletter.
• Provide on-site assistance at all camps.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Reliability

Schedule adherence

Job description

Job Description

The Office of Science Outreach in the Eberly College of Science is currently seeking enthusiastic applicants for Summer Program Assistants for the Science-U summer science camp program. Successful applicants will contribute to creating high-energy, hands-on science experiences for our campers during the camp season on the University Park, PA campus. Applicants must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be prepared to fulfill all job duties related to the Summer Program Assistant position, which include:

• Assisting the administrative team in preparing materials for camps, such as camp rosters and other operational documents
• Maintaining various databases
• Assisting with marketing efforts such as the Science-U newsletter
• Providing on-site assistance at all camps
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Enthusiasm to work with K-12 students and share science with others
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and learn on-the-job
• Reliability and ability to follow a schedule, which is communicated in advance
• 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.

Benefits

A typical work week for most camps is 40 hours, with an hourly wage starting at $12.70 per hour. Lunch and professional development opportunities are also included.

EEO Statement

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