Summer Camp Assistant Site Director

Job Title: Summer Camp Assistant Site Director Job Classification: Seasonal, FT, Nonexempt

Reports to: Summer Camp Site Director & Program Manager of Summer Camp

Position Objective: The Summer Camp Assistant Site Director contributes to the Museum mission by supervising and supporting the seasonal camp team (Camp Educators, Camp Counselors, and Camp Volunteers) on all day-to-day aspects of summer camp at one of two camp locations.

• Museum camps consist of approximately 200 campers per week, 24 paid camp staff, and 13 teen volunteers.
• Camp Curiosity (Chapel Hill location) consists of approximately 140 campers, 16 paid camp staff, and 8 teen-aged volunteers.

The Museum Assistant Site Director is a 13-week position. The Camp Curiosity Assistant Site Director is a 7-week position with the option of working as an educator at the Museum during the other weeks of camp. This position must be available for the entire duration of the Summer Camp Season.

Qualifications

Required Desired

• College degree or 2+ years equivalent experience in relevant field
• Previous experience in a formal or informal education setting
• Interest in informal science discovery
• Supervisory experience of children, teens, and adults
• Guest relations or customer service experience
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure with a positive attitude and creative problem-solving skills
• Experience working with children and youth of varying ages
• Excellent communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and organization
• Skilled at multi-tasking and planning/logistics
• The ability to join and learn from the Museum's team of professional science educators
• Availability to work approximately 13 weeks of summer at Museum Camp; consisting of at least 11 full weeks between May 26-August 21

OR

• Availability to work at least 7 full weeks of summer at Camp Curiosity June 15-July 31 with potential to work as a Museum educator additional camp weeks

• Must be able to be on their feet for up to 8 hours at a time, walk distances of up to one mile over varying terrains, be able to lift 25 pounds, and work outside in heat and humidity

• Bi-lingual Proficiency

• Experience working in a day or overnight camp setting
• Experience working with youth from different backgrounds and abilities
• Experience in volunteer management
• Willingness to work with live animals and insects
• Photography and marketing

For Technology Assistance:

• Programming in Java script
• Game Modeling
• Robotics building and programming including LEGO Robotics platforms

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of summer camp, which may include but are not limited to:
• Act as point of contact between parents, camp staff, and full-time Museum staff
• Communicate with Camp Site Director and Camp Program Manager about daily operations
• Provide parents with accurate information about the Museum, answer parent questions, and change reservations as needed
• Oversee extended care programs logistics, staff, and volunteers
• Facilitate camper drop-off and pick-up procedures, monitoring camper safety while coordinating staff and volunteer involvement
• Work closely with Camp Educators, Camp Counselors, and full-time Museum staff to prepare and present pre-developed science programs
• Update camp social media communications with weekly pictures and insights to camp activities
• Monitor classroom and admin spaces for general upkeep and communicate material replenishment needs throughout the summer
• Coordinate cross-departmental logistics
• Support the camp team when necessary, including
• Daily check-ins throughout the week
• Behavioral support and mediation
• Facilitating programs
• Step in as a staff substitute
• Coaching of classroom and group management styles
• Assist in managing teen volunteers
• Maintain general safety and well-being for all campers enrolled in camp for the week
• Alert Camp Site Director, Camp Program Manager, and appropriate Museum departments when problems arise and communicate action steps to camp staff.
• Demonstrate compassion and empathy while utilizing positive behavior techniques to ensure camper's follow safety and community guidelines
• Be aware, implement, and train staff on Museum policies and procedures
• Attend and help facilitate scheduled staff meetings and trainings
• Facilitate skill development meetings with Educators and Camp Counselors
• Trainings
• Camp Admin Training – early May
• Virtual Trainings – 2 weekday evenings a week throughout May
• General Camp Orientation – May
• Topics Trainings – evenings late May – early June
• Camp Curiosity Orientation (If assigned to this camp location)– June 13
• Review all written and virtual training materials
• Represent the Museum in a professional manner during interactions and while out on the Museum floor
• Additional job-related duties as assigned.

Staff Oversight: Summer Camp Educators, Camp Counselors and Volunteers