Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $26.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
basic life insurance
Disability insurance
Vacation Time
floating holidays
sick pay
403(b) retirement savings
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
Employee PacSci membership
Job Description
Pacific Science Center is a renowned science museum and educational organization dedicated to inspiring curiosity and fostering a lifelong passion for science, discovery, experimentation, and critical thinking among children and people of all ages. Located in Seattle, Washington, the center provides a warm, welcoming environment that emphasizes community learning and inclusivity. With a commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA), Pacific Science Center actively cultivates a culture where all voices are valued, and every visitor and team member can engage meaningfully with science and technology. The center hosts an array of interactive exhibits, public programs, summer camps, and educational... Show More
Job Requirements
- Experience working as a camp educator/counselor
- A strong interest in informal science education
- Experience/comfort in working with children in grades prek-12th grade
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and respond to camp issues that arise throughout the day
- Valid WA driver's license and good driving record with at least 5 years of driving history, including no moving violations in the past 3 years
- First Aid/AED/CPR certification and WA State Food Handlers permit or willingness to obtain
Job Qualifications
- Experience working as a camp educator/counselor
- A strong interest in informal science education
- Experience/comfort in working with children in grades prek-12th grade
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and respond to camp issues that arise throughout the day
- Valid WA driver's license and good driving record with at least 5 years of driving history, including no moving violations in the past 3 years
- First Aid/AED/CPR certification and WA State Food Handlers permit or willingness to obtain
- Associate or bachelor's degree, certificate or equivalent experience in science, education or related field preferred
- Experience with leading education programs related to STEM and/or STEM adjacent fields preferred
- Experience with social media platforms preferred
- Project management and communication skills preferred
Job Duties
- Serve as a camps coordinator during summer and break camp sessions to support daily operations
- Assist with the planning of summer camps and staff training related to daily operations
- Support reviewing and editing existing camp offerings, seek opportunities for improvement and modify curricula and training as needed from an operational perspective
- Assist with seasonal registration and interviewing camp staff
- Assist supervisor in conducting, monitoring, and reporting methods for evaluating camp staff and camp staff feedback
- Work with the camps content specialist and design team to support the consistent creation, review, and publish of daily and/or seasonal content for marketing
- Step into camp sessions to deliver curriculum activities as needed, including full/multi-day substitution for camp educators
- Use direct observations and feedback to improve the quality of camp daily operations
- report and advise program manager on alignment with IDEA standards
- Provide timely event alerts for summer and break camps to internal colleagues
- Plan requests for camps room space, furniture, and signage for all camp seasons
- Assist content specialist with coordinating guest speakers
- Coordinate van schedule in tandem with EEO supply supervisor
- Supervise, schedule, and support volunteers
- Model safe, effective and equitable science facilitation methods
- Assist varying camp sites with daily operations as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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