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AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Office of Science Outreach in the Eberly College of Science is currently seeking enthusiastic applicants for Camp Director / Instructor roles for the Science-U summer camp program. Successful applicants will contribute to creating high-energy, hands-on science experiences for our campers during the camp season on the University Park, PA campus. Applicants must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be prepared to fulfill all job duties.
Job duties could include:
partnering with the Science-U Director to plan execute and deliver successful Science-U curricula to Science-U student staff and campers
helping Science-U student staff supervise campers and ensure youth safety during the camp
Appropriate science background for relevant camp(s) required. First Aid/CPR certification preferred. Remuneration: Rate commensurate with position. For a complete listing of camps offered, please go to the Science-U website ( sciencecamps.psu.edu). Applications must be submitted electronically and should include a cover letter with a statement of relevant experience and a resume. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until all positions are filled.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here
EEO IS THE LAW
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