Sustainability and Climate Education Intern

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• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State'sSustainabilityInstitute is looking to hire a Penn State studentinternwho will work for at least the remainder of the academic years of 2024-'25 and '25 to '26.

This student will assist Penn StateSustainability's efforts to support the integration ofsustainabilityacross Penn State's curriculum, support best practices for informal and formal community climate change andsustainabilityengagement andeducation, and setting up workshops forsustainabilityeducationand climate planning. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate knowledge ofsustainabilityeducation, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, environmental justice, community engagement, and informal communityeducation. Candidates should have a record of accomplishment onsustainability.

Duties may include, but are not limited to: supporting the development ofsustainabilitycourses in partnership with university partners, reporting on results ofsustainabilityeducationto student, faculty, staff, and administrative stakeholders including University leadership and government agencies, supporting workshops forsustainabilityeducation, visiting undergraduate classes to communicate aboutsustainabilityand to recruit forsustainabilityeducationinitiatives, assisting in the logistics of external-facing programming for climate action planning.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a team player, with a GPA above 3.0, and superb written, interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Be a quick learner, able to manage and organize multiple sources of information, synthesize multiple sources of information into reports, lessons, course content, outreach activities, and possible recommendations.
• Have a record of interest in and knowledge about environmental justice,sustainability,educational programming, and policy.
• Maintain a log of goals, activities, and objectives.
• Have a driver's license and able to drive to locations using a campus vehicle.

This paidinternship will be for up to 20 hours per week throughout the school year with the possibility for more hours during the summer. Our offices are in the Land and Water Research Building near the outdoor track. Please apply online (Job #*****) and submit a cover letter, resume, one writing sample, and the names and contact information for two references.

Questions should be directed to Peter Buck atPeterBuck@psu.edu.

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.

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