Program Coordination Intern

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please to complete the . 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 to complete the Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete .Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see .JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:Penn State Conferences and Institutes (C&I) seeks a Program Coordination Intern to help with the logistical planning of non-credit educational programs, such as camps, workshops, and conferences. The Program Coordination Intern will work closely with C&I staff to help develop and deliver educational programs to a variety of audiences including adults and youth. The intern will assist with various on-site aspects of summer programs such as registrations, poster sessions, exhibits, receptions, lunches, activities, and dinners. The intern will attend meetings with our staff and program partners and lead or assist with various tasks and projects to learn what happens behind the scenes to make a program successful. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team of experienced program planning professionals in an energetic and inclusive environment and develop rich knowledge and skills that are highly applicable in many career paths!A successful candidate for this position should be interested in event, meeting, recreation, or program management. Some planning knowledge and experience would be beneficial but is not required. The ability to communicate routinely, organize information, research and explore resources, and quickly identify solutions to problems are critical to success. C&I takes pride in providing a positive, supportive, team-oriented, and flexible work culture, in which employees have a voice and are valued.To be considered for this position, applicants must apply online and submit a resume and cover letter stating your interest.This position runs from May through the second week of August. Hours vary based on work volume but are estimated to be 20 per week. Some weekend and evening work is required during programs, which will be scheduled in advance. This is a paid internship at $10/hour.This job requires the following 3 publicly available clearances:

• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
• FBI Criminal Background Check

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