Part-Time Science-U Lab Coordinator

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• 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, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Office of Science Outreach in the Eberly College of Science is currently seeking enthusiastic applicants for Lab Coordinator positions for the Science-U summer science 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 related to the Lab Coordinator position, which include:

• organizing materials and supplies

• preparing and implementing experiments

• conducting inventory and clean-up

• other duties as assigned

Requirements: Demonstrated success and enthusiasm with K-12 students, excellent interpersonal, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, experience working with children, and the ability to multi-task and learn on-the-job. Must be a proactive self-starter with willingness to adapt to changing position requirements. Reliability and flexible schedule (including occasional weekend hours and possible evenings during the months of June and July) are essential. Schedule will be communicated well in advance.  First Aid/CPR certification preferred.

Remuneration: A typical work week for most camps is 40 hours per week and the hourly wage starts at $12 per hour.  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 relevant experience and a resume. Applicants must supply the names and contact information for at least two references in their cover letter or resume. Please visit Science-U Employment Opportunities for a complete listing off all Science-U positions available.

If hired for this position, the following clearances will need to be obtained: 

• PA State Police Criminal Background Check,

• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and

• Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

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