- CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
- CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
- If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Sustain Penn State is looking to hire a Penn State student intern who will work for at least the remainder of the 2026-2027 academic year. This student will assist with the coordination of the Undergraduate Mentor Leadership Training Program (UMLTP), which supports Penn State undergraduate students through leadership development, culturally responsive mentorship training, and community building. The intern will assist with mentor recruitment and engagement, workshop and Reflection Circle planning, program communication, and other duties as needed. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate a willingness to learn about sustainability and mentorship/leadership development.
The successful candidate will:
- Be a team player, with strong written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills;
- Be a quick learner, able to manage and organize multiple sources of information;
- Have a record of interest in or knowledge about sustainability, environmental science, youth education, and/or community engagement;
- Help recruit undergraduate mentors and conduct outreach with interested organizations on the University Park campus;
- Assist with tracking mentor participation, attendance, feedback, and progress throughout the program;
- Be able to work independently while also contributing ideas and engaging with the EnvironMentors team; and
- All other duties as assigned.
This paid internship will be for up to 20 hours a per week during the fall and spring semesters. Some weekend availability may be needed for the annual EnvironMentors Symposium on April 24, 2027 and the UMTLP Retreat on May 1, 2027. Please apply online and submit a single document with a cover letter and resume that includes names and contact information for two references. Questions should be directed to Peter Buck at [email protected].
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster
PA State Labor Law Poster
Penn State Policies
Copyright Information
Hotlines
Skills Required
- Must be a Penn State student available to work at least through the remainder of the 2026–2027 academic year.
- Strong written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills.
- Ability to learn quickly and manage and organize multiple sources of information.
- Interest in or knowledge of sustainability, environmental science, youth education, and/or community engagement.
- Ability to work independently and contribute ideas in a team environment.
- Availability for up to 20 hours per week during fall and spring semesters.
- Availability for some weekends, including the EnvironMentors Symposium and UMLTP Retreat.
- Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check.
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance Form.
- Federal FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
Penn State University Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Penn State University and has not been reviewed or approved by Penn State University.
-
Retirement Support — Employer contributions to SERS and the TIAA Alternate Plan are described as significant, with supplemental retirement options available. Feedback suggests these choices and contributions create strong long‑term value.
-
Leave & Time Off Breadth — Full‑time employees accrue over 24 sick and vacation days annually, with additional university holidays and a winter break. Feedback suggests this depth of leave supports work–life balance.
-
Inclusive Benefits Coverage — A 75% tuition discount extends to employees, spouses, and dependent children up to age 26 across resident instruction, World Campus, and Penn College courses. Feedback suggests this broad eligibility meaningfully enhances total rewards, especially for families.
Penn State University Insights
What We Do
There’s a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the world’s universities. Across 24 campuses, our nearly 88,000 students and 17,000 faculty and staff know the real measure of success goes beyond the classroom—it’s the positive impact made on communities across the world. From access to state-of-the-art resources to interdisciplinary pursuits in collaborative atmospheres, a Penn State degree is more than an education. The experiences and knowledge gained here will form the foundation for the lives our students build. Their contributions to the world begin with a Penn State degree. We Are Penn State.
