Environmental Education Coordinator

The Environmental Education Coordinator position at Penn State University involves working at the Shaver's Creek Environmental Center, teaching ecology-based lessons to K-4th graders and facilitating a residential camp for 5th graders. Interns participate in a two-week orientation and engage in various educational activities. A background in education or natural sciences is beneficial. The role requires outdoor work in varying weather conditions and certain background clearances.
Company Overview

The Penn State University is committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We value individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive.

Salary and Benefits

Average work week is 40 to 45 hours. Professional guidance and on-site housing at our intern house nestled in the woods away from park visitors are provided as benefits.

Job Description

Environmental Education Interns at the Shaver's Creek Environmental Center become an integral part of the staff and participate in many aspects of the nature center's operation. A two-week orientation and training period is followed by a variety of teaching opportunities in both day and residential settings. Interns develop and teach ecology-based lessons for K to 4th grade on and off site with our school day programming. At Outdoor School, a 4-day residential camp for local 5th grade students, interns become Learning Group Leaders for 2 to 3 weeks over the spring. In this role, interns facilitate hands-on lessons and guided exploration of the natural world, with a curriculum that supports the Pennsylvania education standards.

Required Skills and Qualifications

A background in education or the natural sciences is helpful but not necessary. Successful candidates will have a strong desire to teach and share their knowledge of and enthusiasm for the natural world. May require the ability to work in an outdoor environment in adverse weather conditions including extreme heat and cold. This job requires the following 3 publicly available clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and FBI Criminal Background Check.