Share Email Opening Title Summer Camp Site Assistant Director  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 Seasonal   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Description 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 100 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.    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 – 1 weekday a week from April- early May  General Camp Orientation – May 18th – 19th   Camp Curiosity Orientation - June 15th  Review written training materials   Represent the Museum in a professional manner during interactions and while out on the Museum floor  Additional job-related duties as assigned     Actual Pay Rate: $17.00/hour   Position Requirements  Qualifications: 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 weeks between June 3-August 16   OR  Availability to work at least 7 weeks of summer at Camp Curiosity June 17-Aug 2 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  Complete COVID-19 Vaccination (Johnson and Johnson, Moderna, or Pfizer) or exemption    Desired: 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    Shift Days   Pay Range $17.00/hour   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. To search for an open position, please go to http://NorthCarolinaMuseumofLifeandScience.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Senior Accounting Specialist- Payroll in Durham, NC Posted on: 3/7/2024 [Apply Now] Controller in Durham, NC Posted on: 4/10/2024 [Apply Now] Rentals Associate in Durham, NC Posted on: 4/8/2024 [Apply Now] Birthday Party Educator in Durham, NC Posted on: 4/8/2024 [Apply Now] Automotive Mechanic in Durham, NC Posted on: 7/24/2024 [Apply Now] Follow us

 

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