Part Time - Student - LaunchBox Amplifier

Job Description and Position Requirements

The Penn State Abington Launch Box seeks qualified candidates for the opening of Launch Box Amplifier Intern
, reporting to the Abington Launch Box Director.

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.

• Being available and dedicated to scheduled work hours.
• Maintaining and communicating information about Abington Launch Box events and workshops.
• Supporting Abington Launch Box physical spaces and labs (IDEA Zone, Amplification Lab for podcasting, and Mini Makerspace).
• Updating and maintaining Abington Launch Box events calendars.
• Creating and updating Abington Launch Box marketing and educational materials.

• Full‑time student status at Penn State Abington with a preferred minimum of 60 credits (third‑year standing).
• GPA of 2.5 or above.
• Demonstrable self‑direction, leadership, organization, and/or interaction skills through a record of prior employment and/or academic achievement.
• Employment with the University for this job will require successful completion of the Pennsylvania (PA) Publicly Available Clearances: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and the FBI Criminal History Background Check.
• Proficiency in one or more of the following digital skills:

• 3D Printing and vinyl cutting machine setup and operation through design proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Tinkercad, and/or Fusion 360 and machine interface through Cura Slicing Software.
• Video capture and editing proficiency in Adobe Premiere and/or other video editing software.
• Audio capture and editing proficiency in Adobe Audition and/or other audio editing software.
• Marketing material development proficiency in Adobe Express, Adobe InDesign, or Canva.

• High‑level written and oral communication skills, ability to create marketing and presentation materials, and interaction with members of the Penn State Abington Entrepreneurial Ecosystem including students, staff, faculty, community members, business owners, and local legislators.

Available hours are negotiable based on the schedule of candidate and the Abington Launch Box Director. Current staffing needs allocate approximately 10 to 20 hours per week for the student opening.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Penn State is an equal‑opportunity, affirmative‑action 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 .

Abington, PA