$11.50ph for first 40 hours; time + a half above 4...
On-site
Prior experience with children
Growth-oriented mindset
Outdoor education experience
Penn State is seeking a Part-time Summer Camp Naturalist for its Shaver’s Creek facility, focusing on outdoor education and mentorship for children. The position requires outdoor work, lesson planning, and leadership roles, with an emphasis on safety and engagement
Job Summary
Camp naturalists use available resources, prior knowledge, and new ideas to create a lesson plan for their group each camp week.
This position is a daily blend of education, camp fun, and mentorship, teaching critical thinking, creativity, communication, leadership, problem solving, and adaptability.
The position offers professional development, possible internship credit, and the opportunity to obtain 2-year certifications in First Aid, AED, CPR and Epi-Pens.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 85
Penn State is seeking a Part-time Summer Camp Naturalist for its Shaver’s Creek facility, focusing on outdoor education and mentorship for children. The position requires outdoor work, lesson planning, and leadership roles, with an emphasis on safety and engagement.
Salary
$11.50/hour for first 40 hours; time and a half above 40; returning staff earn an additional $1/hour
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
prior experience with children
growth-oriented mindset
outdoor education experience
leadership opportunities
lesson plan creation
ensure safety of group
Nice-to-have
critical thinking
adaptability
problem solving
creativity
communication skills
form connections with peers
Key Requirements
PA State Police Criminal Background Check
PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
Commitment to entire June 1 - August 1, 2026 timeframe or at least two full weeks of training and three weeks of program