Camps Assistant

Organization

Port Townsend Marine Science Center

Job Posted

February 22, 2025

Job status

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Carolyn Woods

Contact Email

jobs@ptmsc.org

Deadline to Apply

Location

502 Harbor Defense Way
Port Townsend, WA
United States
The Port Townsend Marine Science Center seeks an environmental educator with a passion for marine biology and conservation, and working with youth outdoors. Work with the Education Manager, AmeriCorps and staff in providing burgeoning young scientists and adventurers the opportunity to spend a week exploring beaches, uncovering treasures hidden in our exhibits, playing games, making crafts, and hiking through beautiful Fort Worden State Park.

Summary

The Camps Assistant person will assist the Education Manager in overall management and operations of PTMSC marine biology Summer Camps. To learn more about summer camps at PTMSC, visit our website: https://ptmsc.org/summer-camps.

Essential functions of the position include accomplishing pre-camp tasks with the Education Manager, including creating schedules and activities, managing camper rosters, meeting with staff, and preparing materials; and leading fun and engaging educational activities on a variety of marine biology and natural history topics for groups of campers ranging in age from 6 to 16 years old.

Qualified applicants will have higher education courses in biology, environmental science, education, or a related field; or equivalent experience. They will also have at least one year of experience leading hands-on education programs for youth in a field and/or classroom setting, preferably science-related, as well as previous supervisory/team leadership experience. CPR & First Aid Certification must be attained prior to the start date.

This is an hourly position at a rate of $18.00/hr - $19.00/hr (depending on experience) and is paid bi-monthly. This position includes paid sick leave. On-site housing is provided in a rustic camper trailer (water and electricity hookups, but no internet).

How to Apply:

Find the full description for the Camps Assistant position on our website at PTMSC - Work for Us.

The priority deadline for applications is March 16, 2025. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Please email a copy of your resume and cover letter to jobs@ptmsc.org, with the subject "Camps Assistant Position Application". Please address your cover letter to Carolyn Woods, Education Manager.

All PTMSC personnel decisions are made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, physical, mental, or sensory disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other aspect unrelated to the purposes of this organization. Equal employment opportunity ensures that all employee actions are taken for job-related reasons.

Compensation Information

This is an hourly position at a rate of $18.00/hr - $19.00/hr (depending on experience) and is paid bi-monthly. This position includes paid sick leave. On-site housing is provided in a rustic camper trailer (water and electricity hookups, but no internet).