About the role#
The Sustainability Experience Center is a nine-acre property at Penn State University Park. It serves as a living laboratory for students, faculty, and the community to explore food, energy, water, and land systems. This internship involves leading educational tours and maintaining the property to ensure it remains a functional space for visitors.
What you'll do#
- Lead educational tours for visitors.
- Support public programming, such as workshops and volunteer events.
- Maintain the pollinator garden and vegetable plots, including planting, weeding, and harvesting.
- Assist with site operations, including data tracking, plant documentation, and preparing for tours.
What you'll need#
- An interest in sustainability, environmental education, gardening, and ecological stewardship.
- Comfort with public speaking and engaging diverse groups of people.
- The ability to work both independently and with a team in outdoor settings.
- Physical comfort working outdoors in various weather conditions, including extreme heat or cold.
- Basic proficiency in Excel or similar data tracking tools.
Location & details#
- Location: University Park, Pennsylvania.
- Term: Summer 2027 (March through June).
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, part-time position.
About Penn State University
Penn State University is an educational institution founded in 1855. It operates 24 campuses and serves a student body of nearly 88,000 people. The university focuses on education and research. It is based in University Park, Pennsylvania.
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