Part Time - Student - Case Competition Support

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Center for the Business of Sustainability within the Smeal College of Business is seeking to hire a student intern for the 2024 to 2025 Academic Year (with the intent to extend into subsequent academic years). The selected candidate will work as an Event Planning Specialist. The position requires in-person attendance for meetings and events in addition to remote work on a flexible schedule for a total of 10 hours/week at a starting rate of $13/hour.

This opening provides exposure to a broadly defined understanding of sustainability in business, including concepts as they relate to health, social equity, conservation, marketing and behavior, supply chain, and financial and social impact. This is an opportunity to work in a highly collaborative team of interns, faculty, and staff. This position will be supporting the Smeal Undergraduate Impact Case Competition.

A successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• A strong sense of commitment to the Center's mission and vision, including dedication to equity inclusivity, and initiative in a collaborative environment
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Strong written communication skills
• Team player
• Proficiency in Excel
• Previous case competition participation is a plus
• Ability to meet tight deadlines

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the creation and organization of the event schedule
• Coordinating vendors and logistics
• Organize spreadsheets of participants and submissions
• Assisting with registration and check-in during the event
• Weekly meetings with supervisor
• Biweekly meetings with the intern cohort for professional development topics and discussions of progress

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter. To inquire about the details of the positions, don't hesitate to get in touch with Tracey Mariner via email at tcd119@psu.edu.

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