Part-time Youth And Family Programs Intern - Summer 2026

Penn State Golf Courses

University Park, PA, US
Base: $16.00ph (undergraduate); $17.00ph (graduate...
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Part-time summer internship availability
Evening and weekend availability required
Valid driver's license and vehicle operation
** The Penn State Golf Courses is seeking part-time interns for their Youth and Family Programs for the summer of 2026. This paid internship offers students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in environmental education within a public garden setting. **

Job Summary

  • The position offers an experiential introduction to outdoor, place-based education within the Arboretum at Penn State's botanic children's garden.
  • Interns will collaborate with education staff to develop and facilitate nature-based programs focusing on central Pennsylvania's ecology, geology, plants, and animals.
  • This paid role provides exposure to public gardens, horticulture, field trip facilitation, and donor support over a 16-week term from May to August 2026.

Matching Summary

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** The Penn State Golf Courses is seeking part-time interns for their Youth and Family Programs for the summer of 2026. This paid internship offers students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in environmental education within a public garden setting. **

Salary

Base: $16.00/hr (undergraduate); $17.00/hr (graduate)

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Part-time summer internship availability
  • Evening and weekend availability required
  • Valid driver's license and vehicle operation

Nice-to-have

  • Strong interest in environmental education
  • Background in natural science or recreation
  • Growth mindset and critical thinking skills

Key Requirements

  • Current enrollment or recent graduate status
  • PA State Police Criminal Background Check
  • PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
  • Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
  • Successful motor vehicle records check

Work Rights

Not specified

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