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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

Shaver's Creek Environmental Center is looking for Leaders for its AURORA Programs.

These Leaders have an array of responsibilities including, but not limited to :

Teaching and instruction of students

Group and time management

Risk assessment and decision-making

Trip management of trip logistics

Other duties as assigned

Leader must be able to clearly instruct students on skills of backpacking and backcountry living. These include technical skills such as cooking and setting up shelters, as well as backcountry ethics that ensure a limited impact on the natural world.

Leaders must be able to manage this teaching role with the responsibilities of managing a group in the backcountry. This includes real-time risk assessment, time management, provision of first-aid care (as needed), and more.

Leaders also mentor and support students as they experience their transition to college life and explore their own leadership opportunities.

Qualifications include group management experience, Wilderness First Aid and CPR / AED certifications, driver’s license, and ability to drive a vehicle.

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 8, 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 .

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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Last updated : 2024-05-26