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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Office of Science Outreach in the Eberly College of Science is currently seeking enthusiastic applicants for Evening Mentor positions for the Science-U summer science camp program. Successful applicants will be responsible for arranging and supervising evening activities for residential campers outside of daily camp program hours on the University Park, PA campus. These positions are ideal for students who want to have daytime hours free for class or lab work. Applicants must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be prepared to be responsible for
Overnight supervision of residential campers
Organize evening activities in collaboration with other Evening Mentors
Manage camper safety
Requirements:
Demonstrated success and enthusiasm with K-12 students
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills
Reliability and ability to follow a schedule, which is communicated in advance
Must be prepared to live in Penn State dormitories (single room) from Sunday evenings through Friday mornings
Supervise campers from 4:00 pm through the night to 9:00 am the following morning
Benefits: Average pay of $815 per week (Hourly Rate of $7.59 plus $11.39 per overtime hour). Room and meals during working hours (breakfast and/or dinner) are included for the weeks you are assigned to camp.
How to Apply: Applications must be submitted electronically and should include a cover letter with a statement of interest and any relevant experience, along with a resume. Applicants must also provide the names and contact information for at least two references. Please visit Science-U Employment Opportunities for a complete listing off all Science-U positions available.
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.
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