Residential Youth Program Leader – Architecture & Landscape Architecture Camp

Penn State; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a part-time Residential Youth Program Leader for the Architecture & Landscape Architecture Camp held in July 2026. This role involves the supervision and safety of minors, managing daily program administration, and responding to various participant needs. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills, judgment in critical situations, and a readiness to manage compliance issues. Clearances such as criminal background checks are mandatory for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising and ensuring the safety of minors.
• Strong communication skills with program directors and managers.
• Ability to respond quickly and calmly to various situations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily program administration and participant safety.
• Manage youth compliance policies and emergency response.
• Develop instructional content and deliver lessons.

Skills

Supervision of minors

Emergency response

Judgment under pressure

Behavior management

Job description

## Residential Youth Program Leader – Architecture & Landscape Architecture CampApplylocations: Penn State University Parktime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ\_0000078164# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. **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 POSITION REQUIREMENTS**Conferences and Institutes is seeking Youth Program Leaders for Architecture & Landscape Architecture Camp to be held July 12-16 & July 19-23, 2026.Youth Program Leaders are responsible for the 24-hour supervision and safety of minors participating in this program and will manage all aspects of the daily program administration, including youth compliance policies and procedures, emergency response, direct communication with Program Director and Program Manager, medication collection, storage and verification, and oversight of participant health information. Youth Program Leaders may assist with the development of instructional content and deliver lessons and activities. Youth Program Leaders have full responsibility for monitoring the safety, whereabouts, and actions of program participants at all times, including non-instructional times. They must be able to identify and respond to issues concerning participant interactions, behavior, mental health, and acclimation to the program environment. Youth Program Leaders may face situations at any time of day or night when they must act quickly and calmly using sound judgment, handle sensitive issues or information, address behavior issues, and immediately follow any necessary notification protocols. **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. **CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS**Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. **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.Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.