Part-Time AURORA Program Support

Penn State University • University Park, PA

110d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management Department is looking for support staff for its AURORA Programs. These support roles have an array of responsibilities including, but not limited to: Preparation of program gear and supplies, Interacting with prospective students at recruitment events, Work to prepare campsites and trails for program use. Support staff must be able to communicate details about the AURORA program in a clear and professional manner. This includes at varied recruitment events which involve interaction with prospective students and their parents/families. Support staff must be able to work independently on various types of projects with varied levels of support and guidance from full-time AURORA staff. This could include maintenance or cleaning of gear, preparation of supplies for backpacking trips, trail work, or other projects. Staff members must be able to work successfully as a team in order to complete these projects.

Requirements

• Group management experience
• Wilderness First Aid certification
• CPR/AED certifications
• Ability to drive a vehicle
• Valid driver's license
• Successful completion of a motor vehicle records check

Responsibilities

• Preparation of program gear and supplies
• Interacting with prospective students at recruitment events
• Work to prepare campsites and trails for program use
• Communicate details about the AURORA program in a clear and professional manner
• Work independently on various types of projects
• Maintenance or cleaning of gear
• Preparation of supplies for backpacking trips
• Trail work or other projects
• Work successfully as a team to complete projects

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services