Program Coordination Intern

Penn State University•University Park, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Penn State Extended Learning Partnerships (ELP) seeks a Program Coordination Intern to gain hands-on experience supporting the planning, coordination, and delivery of non-credit educational programs, including camps, workshops, and conferences. The Program Coordination Intern will work closely with ELP staff and program partners to support programs serving a variety of audiences, including adults and youth. Responsibilities will include assisting with on-site program operations such as registration (check-in/check-out), poster sessions, exhibits, receptions, meals, activities, and other program components. The intern will participate in staff and partner meetings and will lead or assist with assigned tasks and projects that contribute to the successful delivery of programs. Through these experiences, the intern will develop an understanding of the planning, communication, coordination, teamwork, and problem-solving that take place behind the scenes to create successful programs. As part of this experience, students will enroll in a free, non-credit, 8-week Canvas mini-course designed to support reflection and growth while being supported by an Experiential Learning Coach and periodic meetings throughout the semester. Students will develop NACE competences, including communication, critical thinking, teamwork, technology, leadership, professionalism, career and self-development, and equity & inclusion. Students will have the opportunity to present at the Experiential Learning Showcase at a future date if desired.

Requirements

Successful completion of the Pennsylvania (PA) Publicly Available Clearances: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and the FBI Criminal History Background Check.
Ability to communicate routinely.
Ability to organize information.
Ability to research and explore resources.
Ability to quickly identify solutions to problems.

Nice To Haves

Interest in events, meetings, recreation, or program management.
Some planning knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

Assisting with on-site program operations such as registration (check-in/check-out), poster sessions, exhibits, receptions, meals, activities, and other program components.
Participating in staff and partner meetings.
Leading or assisting with assigned tasks and projects that contribute to the successful delivery of programs.
Completing brief pre- and post-assessments and self-reflections aligned with the NACE Career Readiness Competencies.
Enrolling in and completing UpSkill Penn State, a free, non-credit, 8-week Canvas mini-course designed to support learning, reflection, and professional growth.