St Louis Science Center Hiring for Camp Supervisor Job at Saint Louis, MO Full Time

Description: The Saint Louis Science Center’s Summer STEAM Camp excels in creating exciting, purposeful, and unique educational experiences in which campers develop collaborative scientific skills and a passion for life-long learning. The Camp Supervisor directs, supports, coordinates logistics, and monitors ALL camp classes in the museum building. This individual will ensure that summer camp staff have the resources and operational know-how needed to lead quality programming. The Camp Supervisor monitors daily activities to ensure all campers experience an educational, fun, and safe environment. This individual will supervise and attend to the needs of campers along with the camp counselors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a team of 10 camp counselors.
• Work closely with the Camp Manager to ensure that camp procedures and policies are followed and adhered to by camp staff to provide an exemplary experience for campers
• Assist in fulfilling daily camp schedules and activities.
• Lead staff meetings and training sessions with the support of the Camps Manager and camp staff.
• Support and manage the design of camp programs that meet strategic goals to advance the Science Center’s mission.
• Direct classroom activities that engage and encourage camper participation.
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of camps operations and activities.
• Effectively problem solve parents’ expectations; address any issues that may arise including, but not limited to, camper or camp staff behavior issues, parent complaints, etc.
• Schedule: Must be available to work 20 hours per week, Monday-Friday from May 15th to August 1, 2023. No Exceptions. (Camp is not_ held the week of 4th of July.)_
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to respond quickly and effectively to directions involving emergencies or other safety-sensitive situations.
• May be subject to large crowds and loud noises for prolonged periods of time.
• Will need to transport campers’ supplies (up to 40 pounds), to various locations in the Science Center daily

Requirements: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• College course work in a relevant Science, Informal Education, Museum Studies, or child development preferred
• 1-2 years of summer camp counselor supervision required or 1-2 years’ experience teaching and working with children ages 5-11 in either a formal or informal setting required.
• Cultural institution experience and/or people facing work highly desirable.

Job Type: Part-time