Penn State University - University Park, PA
posted 4 days ago
About the position
Pennsylvania Sea Grant is excited to offer paid summer internship opportunities for undergraduate students seeking to gain experience in the areas of communications, education, outreach, and research. The purpose of the internships is to contribute to an ocean and Great Lakes workforce that understands technical and social challenges facing coastal communities as well as the natural environment. The experience will help prepare undergraduate students from all backgrounds for graduate school and careers in science, policy, management, and outreach focused on oceans, Great Lakes, and watersheds. The internships are offered in Pennsylvania as part of the Community Engaged Internship (CEI) program, which is offered by Sea Grant programs across the country. The Pennsylvania Sea Grant program encourages applications from students with unique lived experiences, skills, abilities, and interests with the intention of strengthening Pennsylvania Sea Grant capacity to enhance the practical use and conservation of natural resources for a healthy environment, resilient communities, and strong, sustainable economies.
Responsibilities
- Catalog and update existing Pennsylvania Sea Grant K-12 lesson plans and activity guides to ensure they address current Pennsylvania academic standards.
- Refresh and update existing loanable education kits to ensure they address current Pennsylvania academic standards.
- Gather and organize resources on a Great Lakes Literacy relevant topic and assist in developing an online, self-paced educator professional development program.
- Assist with in-person and online educator professional development program planning and implementation.
- Attend meetings with formal and nonformal educators and related partners.
- Assist with planning and delivery of in-person educator professional development programs if local to Erie.
Requirements
- Must be an undergraduate student currently enrolled in a U.S. institution of higher learning.
- Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
- Strong writing and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and with others.
- Good organizational proficiencies.
Nice-to-haves
- Interest in and experience with formal and nonformal educational settings.
Benefits
- Paid internship at $17 per hour.
- Expected to work up to 40 hours per week for 8-9 weeks.
- Opportunity to participate in professional development and networking opportunities.
