Berks LaunchBox PT STEAM & Entrepreneurship Education Coordinator

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, Reading
Nov 21, 2024
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, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Penn State Berks LaunchBox is seeking applicants for the Part-Time STEAM & Entrepreneurship Education Coordinator position. The Part-Time STEAM & Entrepreneurship Education Coordinator is responsible for programming offered in the Berks LaunchBox to support community entrepreneurship education and youth outreach which includes: Facilitating serious play activities and design challenges for youth and adults Building youth activities to drive innovative thinking and a growth mindset Partnering with community organizations to lead youth experiences such as camps and Remake Learning Days This position is also responsible for leading, teaching and organizing the Idea TestLab customer discovery class every fall, which is a signature program of Invent Penn State based off the Lean Startup methodology. Must assist with developing new entrepreneurship programming as needed. It is important for this position to create and maintain relationships across Penn State Berks, the Berks County community and Invent Penn State/LaunchBox community and support a diverse population of entrepreneurs and youth. Candidates must have: Strong organizational and computer skills Be creative, innovative and enjoy working with both youth and adults Business, teaching and/or coaching experience is preferred Evening hours will be required for a portion of the up to 15 weekly hours with occasional weekend events possible as well This job requires flexibility, teamwork, and ongoing learning. This position is a wonderful opportunity to inspire our youth! This job requires the following 3 publicly available clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form FBI Criminal Background Check The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancingdiversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individualuniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversityinitiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society andnature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a corestrength 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 Reading, PA