Youth Program Leaders for MAKER DAY CAMPS

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (PA, TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking Youth Program Leaders for MAKER DAY CAMPS, responsible for supervising minors and managing daily program operations. Candidates must ensure safety, compliance, and effective communication with program staff.

Qualifications

• Responsible for supervision and safety of minors.
• Manage daily program administration and compliance policies.
• Assist with instructional content and deliver lessons.

Responsibilities

• Monitor safety and whereabouts of program participants.
• Identify and respond to participant behavior issues.
• Handle sensitive issues and follow notification protocols.

Skills

Supervision

Emergency Response

Communication

Job description

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, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Conferences and Institutes is seeking Youth Program Leaders for MAKER DAY CAMPS to be held August 5-8, 2025.

Youth Program Leaders are responsible for the 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, and 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 judgement, 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.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific 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.

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