Associate Program Manager for Camp and Teambu

Job Description

Job Description

Are you equally at home designing a great STEM activity, coaching a camp counselor, and leading a roomful of adults through a team challenge? As Associate Program Manager for Camp and Teambuilding, at the Museum of Life and Science , you’ll bring creativity, organization, and a love of learning to some of the Museum’s most energetic programs.

Job Title:  Associate Program Manager for Camp and Teambuilding

Job Classification: Regular, Full-time, Non-exempt

Department: Education & Engagement

Reports to: Program Manager of Camps

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Position Objective: 

To support the Museum’s mission by developing and managing the delivery of a portfolio of facilitated learning experiences with a particular focus on camp, Kids Night Out, TeamLab, and other theme-based, recurring programs in camps and teambuilding.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

• 3 years’ experience facilitating in an informal education or summer camp setting
• Experience developing curriculum in informal education or summer camp settings
• Passion for informal education, particularly related to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), computational thinking, and/or design thinking
• Ability to engage with children and adults in a friendly, professional manner
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Strong organizational skills 
• Creativity, dependability, flexibility and enthusiasm 
• Experience managing a classroom or audience of children, young adult, or adult learners.
• Must be able to travel distances of up to one mile over varying terrains and lift up to 25lbs
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work some weekends, evenings, and holidays

PREFERRED

• College degree in a related subject
• Experience managing seasonal staff
• Experience in Summer Camp Leadership
• Experience working in a museum or other informal educational setting
• Fluency in language other than English (with particular interest in Spanish)
• Experience working with children or adults with different abilities 
• Experience working with science professionals or academics
• Experience with program evaluation 

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Program Manager for Camps in development of a strategy and operational plan for camp programs and onsite classes, including caretaker and client communication, program structure, classroom management, and program policies. 
• Manage a team to develop Summer Camp curriculum, and serve as the primary curriculum writer
• Act as Site Director for all Schools Out Camps as well as our Camp Curiosity Summer Camp Location. 
• Lead efforts in caregiver communication both in-person and virtually
• Supervise and coach staff on best practices for caregiver communication, customer service, classroom management, conflict resolution, and pedagogy.
• Lead training for staff on facilitation of activities and classroom management. 
• Serve as an Emergency Coordinator on the Museum’s Emergency Coordinator Committee 
• Provide ongoing support and feedback to staff working in camps and classes.
• Manage a team of part-time staff and volunteers in delivery of camps and classes.
• Assist in recruitment, candidate selection, onboarding and communication for over 60 seasonal summer camp staff 
• Manage day of and post-program logistics for TeamLab, our adult teambuilding program
• Manage and facilitate the monthly Kids Night Out program
• Facilitate TeamLab programs as assigned
• Communicate and build relationships across departments to ensure quality program delivery.
• Some evening and weekend hours required

Additional relevant responsibilities, skills, and Trainings

• Small Animal Handling (requires internal training and adherence)
• Serve on Program Animal Committee
• In accordance with the Museum’s Child Protection Policy, support the Museum’s child abuse prevention efforts, including awareness and implementation of practices that promote the safety and well-being of all children on the Museum’s campus
• Standard CPR and First Aid Training

Staff OversightSummer Camp Staff, some part-time facilitators