Part-Time AURORA Program Support - Shaver's Creek Environmental Center

Updated: 7 days ago
Location: State College, PENNSYLVANIA
Job Type: PartTime

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Shaver's Creek Environmental Center 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.

Expectations

  • Support staff must be able to communicate details about the AURORA program in a clear and professional manner; This includes various recruitment events which involve interaction with prospective students and their parents/families

  • Must be able to work independently on various types of projects with varied levels of support and guidance from full-time AURORA staff including maintenance or cleaning of gear, preparation of supplies for backpacking trips, trail work, or other projects as deemed necessary

  • Staff members must be able to work successfully as a team in order to complete these projects.

Qualifications

  • Group management experience
  • Wilderness First Aid
  • CPR/AED certifications
  • Ability to drive a vehicle

This job requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid US 
driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required 
in addition to standard background checks.


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