Camp Lead

Camp Leads will serve fundamental roles in The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature’s Summer Science Camps. Leads will facilitate high-quality camp experiences by developing and delivering eight different, themed weeks of summer science camp. 

Reports To: Special Programs Manager

Essential Functions:

• Reliable attendance for a 40 hr/week summer commitment, including two weeks prior to camp for training, a planning week in July, and wrap up days at the end of camp (M-F, May 22 – August 8, not including holidays). Camp days are from 8:45 am - 4:15 pm; Lead schedules will be either 8:15 am - 4:15 pm OR 8:45 am -4:45 pm and 9:00 am - 5:00 pm during training.
• Prepare and organize curriculum and materials for daily camp activities based on camp themes and previous camp curriculum.
• Facilitate a fun learning environment by implementing hands-on programs and activities and adapting lesson plans based on campers needs and interests.
• Lead campers in respectful and organized use of museum public spaces and exhibitions.
• Meet camper behavioral and physical support needs in a professional and positive way, including communicating these to parents effectively.
• Anticipate and ensure safety for campers and staff, including following all Museum safety guidelines.
• Ensure a neat, clean, and organized classroom and related facilities.
• Foster interpersonal relationships through cooperation, helpfulness, and friendliness towards staff, campers, parents, and guests.
• Be a role model towards campers and a mentor to Camp Interns and Assistants (as assigned).
• Collaborate effectively and communicate positively with Co-Leads to manage daily classroom responsibilities.
• Communicate daily with Special Programs Manager or Co-Curators of Learning about camp developments.

Importantly, we recognize and honor that the qualifications required to excel in this position can come from a range of both professional and lived experiences. Below we describe what we believe to be important qualities for a candidate to have while remaining open to the diversity of experiences that can lead to these skill sets. We strongly encourage anyone who feels passionate about this work and believes they have what it takes to thrive in this role to apply.

Qualities

• Passion for science education; a science or education background is a plus
• Strong leadership skills and ability to make quick decisions
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong skills with MS Office products, including Teams
• Able to multi-task, be flexible, dependable, and responsible
• Able to problem solve while being positive and patient
• Able to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Able to lift, pull, and push 25 pounds 
• Able to have fun and be goofy!
• First Aid and CPR certifications preferred

Range of Experience

• Experience facilitating groups of children in a non-traditional summer-camp setting is preferred
• Experience developing and implementing hands-on and interactive curriculum (in sciences a plus)

Compensation

• $18 / hour
• Seasonal staff are not eligible for benefits

Applications will be reviewed starting February 1st. Positions open until filled.