Susquehanna University Hiring for Student Worker – CEER – Middle Susquehanna River Keeper Intern (Summer ) at Selinsgrove, PA Full Time

Student Worker – CEER – Middle Susquehanna River Keeper Intern (Summer 2024)

Position Approval Date:

02/09/2024

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 SummaryThe Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association is a nonprofit organization tasked with protecting and promoting our river-based resources over 11,000 square miles of watershed that feed into the North and West branches of the Susquehanna River. The intern will support and learn about all aspects of a watershed non-profit. This position is defined as a non-exempt position under FLSA regulations.
Specific Responsibilities

• This position will include teaching outdoor programs to k-grey audiences.
• Help the organization to broaden their library of video overviews of notable stretches of our waterways as a way to advertise the beauty and importance of our river, creeks and streams to those who haven’t been on them.
• Use social and print media to tell environmentally related stories.
• Help to increase engagement in our 2024 Susquehanna Survey and reports via the Water Reporter app in an effort to collect valuable data in locating issues and developing future programs.
• Assist in the hands-on programs with young people. Our HERYN (Helping Engagement our River’s Youth with Nature) program offers one-day kayaking and fishing instruction (in May and June) to middle and junior high aged students. Our Floating Classroom series aboard the Hiawatha Paddleboat in Williamsport will provide sessions over the course of July-September for families on various environmental issues.
• Assist the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper in researching and securing a reliable income stream to help provide necessary funds for our programs and help the organization rely less on grant funding for future endeavors.
• Update our “Watershed Opportunities” contacts, which involves different groups across the watershed that people can get involved with to make a difference for our river

Learning Objectives

• Become an effective communicator of environmental issues.
• Learn to lead programming for diverse audiences.
• Develop independence in the workplace.
• Understand local watershed issues affecting the Susquehanna River

Required Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of English language including meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.
• Skilled at written and verbal communication.
• Skill in social media communication.
• Interest and experience in environmental education.
• Interest in environmental advocacy.

Education First Year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior. All Majors. Experience Understanding of environmental education and/or teaching pedagogy is preferred. Location On SU Campus Additional Requirements This position is paid $15.00 per hour, with an estimate of 40 hours weekly. 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 30 pounds.
• Working conditions are indoors and outdoors.

Preferred Qualifications:

Understanding of environmental education and/or teaching pedagogy.

Benefits Eligible:

No

Number of Months:

9 months

Hours per week during the summer (13 wks) :

40

Status:

Temporary

Posting Date:

02/09/2024

Closing Date:

03/01/2024

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Temporary

Open Until Filled:

No

Posting Number:

AH01129