Part-Time Sustainability Experience Center Coordinator

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Oct 21, 2025
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 Outreach is seeking applicants for part-time job of Sustainability Experience Center Coordinator. More information about the Sustainability Experience Center (SEC) - a nine-acre property near Medlar Field on the University Park campus - can be found at this link. Job duties to include: Maintain calendar for Sustainability Experience Center and MorningStar House, input use into 25Live, log tour group size and information in tour database Maintain calendar for GEM Car Check MorningStar House and walk SEC property for issues, ensure GEM Car is charging/charged, ensure facilities are ready for any scheduled events/meetings Manage tour and reservation form Respond to inquiries for tours and/or use of MorningStar house and classroom, provide pre-tour information, send post-tour survey Oversee maintenance of educational/research gardens Provide tours of the SEC Meet groups holding events at MorningStar House at the beginning and end of the event to ensure that group has what they need Coordinate service projects at SEC (trash pickup from tailing gating, educational/research garden projects, etc.) Other duties as assigned Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies: Experience using Microsoft Outlook to manage group calendars Experience using Microsoft Forms and Excel Self-sufficient and able to accomplish tasks with minimal guidance Schedule flexibility to accommodate tour requests Passion for sustainability Comfortable with public speaking and leading tours for a wide range of audiences Knowledge of native plants and/or experience with garden/greenhouse management is desirable Schedule: Approximately 10 hours per week with flexibility on days of the week and times of day. Occasional weekend tour or event. Compensation: The starting rate for this job is $25/hour. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 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. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines