Associate Program Manager for Camp and Teambu

Museum Of Life And Science•Durham, NC

1d•$0 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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
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