Part-time Project Assistant

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please to complete the. 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 to complete the Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete .Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see . JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTSThe Department of Nutritional Sciences' Project PA group is seeking applicants for a Part-Time Project Assistant.This position involves assisting with a variety of projects involving training and support for individuals who operate Child Nutrition Programs in Pennsylvania. One focus area will be the Farm to School, providing assistance and support for a Farm to School summit and culinary training sessions for Child Nutrition Program operators.Tasks will include assistance in managing registration for these sessions, participating in planning meetings, developing promotional materials, conducting small group presentations, communicating with speakers, compiling materials for the sessions, assisting with on-site registration at the sessions, entering and analyzing evaluation data, and developing evaluation summaries. This position will involve travel to the Farm to School summit, expected to be held in eastern Pennsylvania, and travel to culinary training sessions throughout the state in the spring/summer of 6. Strong attention to detail, willingness to learn, the ability to work independently, strong organizational and communication skills.Compensation:The starting rate for this job is $.BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCESEmployment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICSPursuant 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 .EEO IS THE LAWPenn 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 --3.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.