Student Worker - Freshwater Research Initiative - Environmental Education & Outreach Intern

Position Title:

Student Worker - Freshwater Research Initiative - Environmental Education & Outreach Intern

Position Approval Date:

01/24/2024

Is this position budgeted?:

Yes

Is this position an essential position?:

No

About Susquehanna:

Susquehanna University is the future-ready institution for today, invested in cultivating intellectual grounding, active learning and global citizenship for all students. Renowned as one of the finest U.S. national liberal arts colleges, Susquehanna inspires and challenges 2,200 enterprising, bright-minded students studying the arts, business, humanities and sciences. Our students seize opportunities through exceptional worldwide internships, expert-guided research and an acclaimed study-abroad program, leading to a transformative education that empowers each graduate to realize their unique potential and lead a successful and meaningful life.
The Susquehanna River Valley with its fresh air and overall pleasant year-round climate, provides four distinct seasons amidst a backdrop of vibrant autumn foliage, occasional winter snowfalls, flower-filled springs and warm summer evenings illuminated by fireflies. Nearby outdoor recreational areas for hiking, kayaking, fishing and skiing — and the bustling cultural and commerce hubs of New York City, Washington D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia within a three-hour drive — present abundant opportunities for learning and discovery.

Position Summary:

Job Summary:
The Freshwater Research Institute (FRI) has a collection of Environmental Education and outreach modules to be used by the Environmental Education and Outreach (EEO) team for public/community/school events by invitation or request. This is a temporary, non-benefit eligible, non-exempt position as defined by FLSA standards.
Specific Responsibilities:

• FRI EEO interns will create (if there is a subject need) and maintain/update modules so that everything is prepared for outreach events.
• Interns will conduct scheduled/requested FRI EEO events, promote the FRI, and be encouraged to search out opportunities to schedule additional events.

Learning Objectives:

• Prepare and execute Environmental Education information in an effective way.
• Communicate with the public by connecting them to the environment.
• Coordinating logistics with FRI employees and event/venues about needs, wants, and objectives

Required Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Communication Skills: verbal/written with people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Organizational Skills: show up prepared, on-time, with all materials

Education
Accepting applications from all majors.
Experience
Accepting applications from all majors.
Additional Requirements:This position is paid $10.00 per hour and approximately 1- 5 hours per week on average but can fluctuate based on demands.
Physical Demand

• Position requires the ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Position requires the ability to move about the campus.
• Position requires the ability to talk and to hear instruction.
• Position requires occasional manual dexterity and the ability to use fingers, hands, and arms to feel, handle, and reach.
• Position requires occasional stooping, crouching, and bending.
• Position requires the ability to occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.
• Working conditions are indoor and outdoor.

Benefits Eligible:

No

Number of Months:

9 months

Hours per week during the academic year (39 wks) :

5

Status:

Temporary

Posting Date:

01/23/2024

Closing Date:

02/05/2024

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Temporary

Open Until Filled:

No

Posting Number:

AH01112