Part Time - Student - LaunchBox Amplifier

Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 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: The Penn State Abington LaunchBox seeks qualified candidates for the opening of LaunchBox Amplifier Intern, reporting to the Abington LaunchBox Director. Job Duties The Abington LaunchBox Director will function as the site supervisor. The duties of the opening include: Being available and dedicated to scheduled work hours. Maintaining and communicating information about Abington LaunchBox events and workshops. Supporting Abington LaunchBox physical spaces and labs (IDEA Zone, Amplification Lab for podcasting, and Mini Makerspace). Updating and maintaining Abington LaunchBox events calendars. Creating and updating Abington LaunchBox marketing and educational materials. Requirements and Qualifications The ideal candidate for this opening is an undergraduate student who meets the following criteria: Full-time student status at Penn State Abington with a preferred minimum of 60 credits (third-year standing). GPA of 2.5 or above. Demonstrable self-direction, leadership, organization, and/or interaction skills through a record of prior employment and/or academic achievement. Employment with the University for this job will require successful completion of the Pennsylvania (PA) Publicly Available Clearances: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and the FBI Criminal History Background Check. It is highly preferred that the candidate can demonstrate proficiency with one or more of the following digital skills: 3D Printing and vinyl cutting machine setup and operation through through design proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Tinkercad, and/or Fusion 360 and machine interface through Cura Slicing Software. Video capture and editing proficiency in Adobe Premier and/or other video editing software Audio capture and editing proficiency in Adobe Audition and/or other audio editing software Marketing material development proficiency in Adobe Express, Adobe InDesign, or Canva. Additionally, the candidate will be able to demonstrate high level written and oral communication skills, create marketing and presentation materials, and interact with members of the Penn State Abington Entrepreneurial Ecosystem that includes students, staff, faculty, community members, business owners, and local legislators. Available hours are negotiable based on schedule of candidate and the Abington LaunchBox Director. Current staffing needs allocate approximately 10 to 20 hours per week for the student opening. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. 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 . Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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 Affirmative Action Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines Abington, PA