Residential Youth Program Leader - 2025 Architecture and Landscape Architecture Camp (Week 1 - [...]

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (PA, TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University seeks Youth Program Leaders for summer Architecture and Landscape Architecture Camps. Leaders will supervise minors, ensure safety, manage daily program tasks, and instruct activities. Applicants must clear required background checks and demonstrate effective communication and emergency response skills.

Qualifications

• Must possess required clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI Criminal Background Check.
• Demonstrated ability in handling youth interactions and managing behavior.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the 24-hour supervision and safety of minors participating in programs.
• Manage daily program administration and ensure compliance with youth safety policies.
• Handle emergency situations calmly and effectively, following notification protocols.

Skills

Supervision

Emergency Response

Communication

Behavior Management

Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• Current Penn State Employees (faculty, staff, technical service, or students), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Do not apply here; apply internally through Workday.

• Current Penn State Students (not previously employed at the university) seeking employment, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Do not apply here; apply internally through Workday.

• External Applicants—if you are not a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Note: 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 DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS:

Conferences and Institutes is seeking Youth Program Leaders for Architecture and Landscape Architecture Camps, scheduled for Week 1 (July 12-16) and Week 2 (July 19-23), 2025.

Youth Program Leaders are responsible for the 24-hour supervision and safety of minors participating in this program. Responsibilities include managing all aspects of daily program administration, such as youth compliance policies, emergency response, communication with the Program Director and Manager, medication handling, and oversight of health information. Leaders may assist with developing instructional content and delivering lessons and activities.

Leaders must monitor safety, whereabouts, and actions of participants at all times, including non-instructional periods. They should be able to handle issues related to participant interactions, behavior, mental health, and acclimation, responding quickly and calmly to any situation, including behavioral or sensitive issues, following notification protocols as necessary.

This position requires the following three publicly available clearances:

• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance
• FBI Criminal Background Check

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. We value individual uniqueness, foster an inclusive culture, and leverage diversity benefits to support all individuals in thriving. Inclusion is a core strength and essential to our public service mission.

Campus Security Crime Statistics:

Penn State publishes an annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which includes crime statistics and security policies, available for review here. Employment requires successful background check(s) in accordance with university policies.

EEO Statement:

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you cannot access our online application due to a disability, contact 814-865-1473.

Additional policies include the Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster, PA State Labor Law Poster, Affirmative Action, and Penn State Policies.

Location: University Park, PA