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Do you have a strong desire to share your knowledge and enthusiasm for the natural world with students and families in a nature center environment?
 As Penn State University's outdoor learning laboratory, Shaver's Creek offers environmental education programs, a wide range of camps each summer for kids ages 4–14, raptor center, discovery room, and miles of enticing of hiking trails.
 Summer Camp Naturalists develop a lesson plan for their group each week, lead group games, activities, songs, riddles, and explorative exercises, and provide support and leadership opportunities to Assistant Camp Naturalists and Leaders-In-Training. This position is a daily blend of education, camp fun, and mentorship!
Environmental Education Interns become essential members of the staff, engaging in all aspects of the center's operations. Opportunities include day and residential school programs for grades K-12, visitor center management, live animal care and handling, volunteer training and supervision, weekend festivals and events, team-building initiatives, and curriculum/program development. Currently seeking EE Interns for the fall season (September to December).
Benefits include a $400/week stipend, on-site housing (nestled in the woods away from park visitors) with a private bedroom, opportunities for professional development, and a workspace with WiFi access.
    
Working at Confluence is a terrific avenue for those who want to explore a career in therapeutic services, experiential education, mental health, social work, and/or agrarian living.
Confluence Behavioral Health combines a residential care setting with the prescriptive use of outdoor adventure and wilderness experiences to guide young adults facing mental health, motivational and relational challenges towards engaged, positive and fulfilling lives. Now seeking Field Mentors to comprehensively guide participants through social, emotional and physical challenges with the goal of achieving greater emotional awareness, developing positive change, and fostering growth. Field Mentors work a continuous 8-day/7-night shift consisting of off-site adventure programming and activities on the farm, followed by 6 days off. Compensation starts at $48,650/year with benefits that include a relocation bonus, paid time off, health insurance, pro deals, and fully sponsored training opportunities (WFR, CPR, Lifeguard, Swift Water Rescue, Yoga Instructor, Motivational Interviewing, AEGIS, Mindfulness).
 If you have a Bachelor's degree, experience in camping and backpacking, and have the desire to join a supportive community dedicated to bettering the lives of young adults, join the Confluence team.
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