Penn State University · 1 month ago
Pennsylvania Sea Grant 2026 Summer Undergraduate Internship Program – Environmental Literacy
Penn State University is offering a paid summer internship program through Pennsylvania Sea Grant aimed at undergraduate students interested in environmental literacy and workforce development. The internship focuses on communications, education, outreach, and research related to ocean and Great Lakes ecosystems, preparing students for careers in science, policy, management, and outreach.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Catalog and update existing PA Sea Grant K-12 lesson plans and activity guides to ensure they address current PA academic standards, that the content is accurate, and that they meet accessibility best practices
Refresh and update existing loanable education kits to ensure they address current PA academic standards, that the content is accurate, and that they meet accessibility best practices. Additionally, investigate partnership opportunities for implementation of statewide loan distribution protocols
Gather and organize resources on a Great Lakes Literacy relevant topic and assist in developing an online, self-paced educator professional development program
Assist with in-person and online educator professional development program planning and implementation, including Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs)
Attend meetings with formal and nonformal educators and related partners
Additional opportunities as appropriate
If hire is local to Erie, PA: Assist with planning and delivery of in-person educator professional development programs, including Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) in Northwest PA
Qualification
Required
This opportunity is limited to undergraduate students currently enrolled in a U.S. institution of higher learning
Undergraduate students graduating in spring 2026 are eligible for the internship
Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or be authorized to work in the United States without restriction
Graduate students are not eligible for this opportunity
The intern should have strong writing and communication skills
The intern should have the ability to work independently and with others
The intern should have good organizational proficiencies
Preferred
An interest in and experience with formal and nonformal educational settings
Company
Penn State University
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