Share Email Opening Title Program Manager of Camp Experiences  Location Museum of Life and Science   About the Organization The Museum of Life and Science, one of North Carolina’s top family destinations, has been a beloved Durham institution for 75 years. The Museum features 84 acres of exhibits, experiences, and outdoor exploration, including one of the East Coast's largest butterfly conservatories and a two-story science center. As an accredited zoo, the Museum is home to lemurs, black bears, endangered red wolves, and more than 140 species of live animals, butterflies, and insects. Readers of Durham Magazine, Indy Week, and Carolina Parent have repeatedly named us the top Museum in the Triangle. Charity Navigator rated the Museum, a 501(c3) nonprofit organization, 100 out of 100-- the highest possible score. Our mission is to create a place of lifelong learning where people of all ages embrace science as a way of knowing about themselves, their community, and their world. The Museum serves our increasingly diverse community with interactive and accessible experiences that build and develop lifelong connections with science, nature, and critical thinking. The Museum partners with NASA, NOAA, the National Science Foundation, Duke University, NC State University, and the University of North Carolina on many research projects and programs. In addition to an incredible team of co-workers, the Museum provides competitive compensation commensurate with experience, as well as a full array of employee benefits for eligible positions, including a generous 403b retirement plan with employer contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, flex-spending plans, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, nine paid annual holidays, employee appreciation events, and a family membership to the Museum.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Description The Program Manager of Camp Experiences Program supports the Museum’s mission by: developing the vision, strategy, and roadmap for camp programs; overseeing camp program execution; and supporting the strategic objectives of the Innovation and Learning Experiences (ILE) team. Responsibilities: Program Manager Lead development of strategy for continuous delivery and growth of our summer camp program, track out program, day camp, and other camp-like programs. Responsibilities include: Research other institutions and other competitive programs, audiences and their needs Lead continuous design and “reimagination” of our overall camp program of work, including the orchestrated delivery of a portfolio of experiments and sub-projects to multiple audiences, deadlines, and objectives Grow the overall camp portfolio in terms of volume of participants, diversity of models / offerings, and revenue Create short and long-term goals for the programs, and a framework for program development and evaluation Develop and manage short- and long-term project timelines and budgets Research new software for managing camper data and parent communication Coordinate curriculum development for camp programs, including selecting camp topics and themes, managing camp writers' progress, overseeing materials acquisition Manage the logistics of camp execution, including in-person and online parent communication, creating weekly camp rosters and nametags, creating program schedules, overseeing camper check in and check out, supporting camp staff as needed throughout the day Manage seasonal staff and volunteers for summer camp programs, including recruiting, hiring, scheduling and training Serve as the Museum's representative for camp programs by leading current and prospective community partnerships related to camp programs, including our offsite camp location Develop and support camp registration and sales in conjunction with the Reservations and Marketing teams Lead summer camp scholarship award program Coordinate with the Museum's Accessibility/Inclusivity Team to promote and implement inclusive practices at camp and around the Museum Ensure safety and well-being of campers, staff, and volunteers while at the Museum Design and implement logistical and educational strategies to ensure smooth execution of all camp and camp-related programs General Innovation and Learning Conception, development, prototyping, and delivery of experiences and programs for visitors, including: Paid programs for children, families, adults and groups (summer camps, school programs, family events, scout programs, etc.) Informal, on-the-floor programs for visitors Special programs as they arise Management of space for delivery (e.g. classroom), storage areas, and materials Work within a budget for specific programs Work with the ILE team to develop short and long-term goals for the department Work on cross-departmental teams as needed Support general Museum activities Some evening and weekend work required Other duties as needed   Position Requirements Requirments: Passion for informal education, particularly related to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), computational thinking, and/or design thinking Experience developing and implementing inquiry-based, materials-rich curriculum to children, families and/or adults Ability to engage with children and adults in a friendly, outgoing, and professional manner Ability to manage a large, complex program and multi-tiered team Ability to make decisions and delegate responsibilities in a fast-paced environment Experience with project management, including budgeting, creating, and managing timelines, and supervising staff Ability to work independently and within a team Strong organizational skills Creativity, dependability, flexibility, and enthusiasm Must be able to travel distances of up to one mile over varying terrains and lift up to 25lbs Valid driver’s license College degree in science, education, or a related subject Desired: Experience working in a museum or other informal educational setting Experience working in a camp environment Fluency in language other than English (with interest in Spanish) Experience working with children with different abilities Experience with program evaluation Experience using technology to augment and enhance curriculum Experience coordinating events or large-scale programs   Shift Days   Pay Range   EOE Statement The Museum of Life and Science is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. As an equal opportunity employer, we value the differences and benefits that a diverse culture brings. Join us!   Category Education   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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