Sustainability Mentorship & Leadership Intern

Penn State University; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a student intern to support the UMLTP program during the 2026-2027 academic year. The role involves coordinating mentorship, outreach, and communications to student mentors on the University Park campus.

You will track participation, attendance, and feedback, and contribute ideas to the EnvironMentors team. The internship is paid, up to 20 hours per week, with occasional weekend events such as the EnvironMentors Symposium.

Qualifications

• Be a team player with strong written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills.
• Be a quick learner, able to manage and organize multiple sources of information.
• Have a record of interest in or knowledge about sustainability, environmental science, youth education, and/or community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Recruit undergraduate mentors and conduct outreach with organizations on the University Park campus.
• Assist with tracking mentor participation, attendance, feedback, and progress throughout the program.
• Work independently while also contributing ideas and engaging with the EnvironMentors team.

Skills

Team player

Strong written communication

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Quick learner

Organizational skills

Interest in sustainability/education

Job description

Penn State University is seeking a student intern to support the UMLTP program during the 2026-2027 academic year. The role involves coordinating mentorship, outreach, and communications to student mentors on the University Park campus.

You will track participation, attendance, and feedback, and contribute ideas to the EnvironMentors team. The internship is paid, up to 20 hours per week, with occasional weekend events such as the EnvironMentors Symposium.