Part-Time Youth Forestry & Natural Resources Intern

The Pennsylvania State University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University Extension is seeking applicants for a part-time Youth Forestry & Natural Resources Intern in McKean County. The role involves supporting interactive environmental education activities for K-6 students and helping with event setup, delivery, and wrap-up.

Applicants should have 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.
• 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 in McKean County.
• Support program set-up, implementation, and clean-up at educational events and programs.
• Participate in occasional meetings with the program leader/educator to interpret scientific literature and help develop, test, and refine educational games and activities.

Skills

Interest in nature

Science basics

Driver's license

School-day availability

Job description

Job Description and Position Requirements

Penn State Extension is seeking applicants for part-time job of Youth Forestry & Natural Resources Intern.

Job duties to include:

• Assist with interactive environmental education games and activities for K-6 students in McKean County.
• Support program set-up, implementation, and clean-up at educational events and programs.
• Participate in occasional meetings with the program leader/educator to interpret scientific literature and help develop, test, and refine educational games and activities.

Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:

• 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.

Schedule: 8 weeks at 8-10 hours per week

Compensation: The starting rate for this job is $15.00/hour.

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.

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