Part-Time Youth Forestry & Nature Education 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

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.