Part-Time Science-U Evening Mentor - Eberly College of Science

Overview

The Office of Science Outreach in the Eberly College of Science is seeking Evening Mentor positions for the Science-U summer science camp program at University Park, PA. Successful applicants will arrange and supervise evening activities for residential campers outside of daily camp program hours. 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 the following.

• Overnight supervision of residential campers
• Organize evening activities
• Manage camper safety

Open to any undergraduate or graduate student who is at least 18 years of age and in good standing with their university. Must be capable of sustaining a fun and engaging environment for young people aged 10 to 18. Must be prepared to live in the dormitories from Sunday evenings through Friday mornings of every applicable week of camp. Supervise campers from 4:00 p.m. through the night to 9:00 a.m. the following morning.

First Aid/CPR certification is preferred.

Average pay of $780 per week (Hourly rate of $7.25 plus $10.88 per overtime hour). Room and meals during working hours (breakfast and/or dinner) are included for the weeks assigned to camp. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until all positions are filled. Applications must be submitted electronically and should include a cover letter with a statement of residential youth program/teaching/outreach experience and a resume.

Applicants must also provide the names and contact information for at least two references in the cover letter or resume.

Clearances required if hired: PA State Police Criminal Background Check; PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form;
Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all forms. We value inclusion as a core strength and essential element of our public service mission.

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University Park, PA