Susquehanna University Hiring for Student Worker – CEER – Union County Conservation District Intern (Summer ) at Selinsgrove, PA Full Time

Position Title:

Student Worker – CEER – Union County Conservation District 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 Union County Conservation District located in Lewisburg, PA has partnered a successful internship program with many students and universities. Internships provide valuable experience to the students and provide the Conservation District staff assistance with projects. Many of the students who have utilized the internship program with the Conservation District have found employment with the district or other partnering agencies (PAFBC, NRCS, DEP, other conservancies or conservation districts within the state). An internship is a great way to network, meet professionals in natural resources conservation, and gain experience in a professional work environment. This position is defined as a non-exempt position under FLSA regulations. Specific Responsibilities This position will entail working alongside our District Manager, Watershed Specialist, Agriculture Tech/Environmental Educator, Erosion & Sediment Control Technician, and Chesapeake Bay Specialist to organize and enter data, prepare materials for publication/outreach, plan future meetings and presentations, and participate in field work such as riparian buffer maintenance, stream bank and habitat restoration, greenhouse/plant maintenance, and potentially assist in inspections.
Learning Objectives

• Understanding and ability to install watershed BMPs
• Ability to operate as a conservation professional
• Understanding of on-farm permitting as well as planning documents
• Understanding of conservation district operation and practices

Required Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Applicants must be 18+ years of age.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to tolerate summer temperatures while wearing appropriate clothing.
• Knowledge of English language including meaning and spelling of words, rules of
• composition and grammar.
• Skilled at written and verbal communication.
• Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Skills in Microsoft Excel are required.
• Ability to set priorities and advocate team concepts, also possesses good judgment.

Education First Year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior. All Majors.
Experience Ability and comfort driving a truck/large van is preferred.
Location On and off the SU Campus
Additional Requirements

• Applicants must be 18+ years of age
• This position is paid $15.00 per hour, with an estimate of 40 hours weekly.
• Driving training will be provided and required

Physical Demand

• Position will include office time and field time on farms and riparian buffers performing maintenance.
• 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:

Ability and comfort driving a truck/large van is preferred.

Benefits Eligible:

No

Number of Months:

9 months

Additional Work Schedule Details?:

This position will include office time and field time on farms and riparian buffers performing maintenance.

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:

AH01130