Clarkson University Horizons Summer Program Assistant

Clarkson University’s Horizons Program is seeking a pool of applicants to serve as summer Program Assistants. 

Horizons is a six-day overnight camp that aims to create a supportive community of peers that leads campers toward exploring a wide variety of STEAM fields (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics). 

Horizons Program Assistants (PAs) will work closely with Clarkson University faculty and staff to help equip school-age participants with the necessary tools to begin their STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) journey and to better position high school students to attend college and prepare them for STEAM careers. Through fun and challenging hands-on projects, Horizons PAs play an essential role in delivering the Horizons curriculum to more than 200 participants.

The Horizons Program will take place from July 7-12, 2024, at Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY. Horizons PAs will begin their in-person duties on July 3 and will earn $15 per hour. Successful applicants will also be required to attend up to three online training sessions between April 1 and June 30. PAs will earn $15 per hour plus room and board. PAs are required to stay in residence hall housing with the Horizons campers.

Non-Clarkson University undergraduate college students interested in becoming a Horizons PA may submit their resume and cover letter via Handshake before March 30. Qualified applicants who hold First Aid, CPR, and/or lifeguard certifications valid in July 2024 should note those certifications in their application. 

For more information, contact horizons@clarkson.edu.