Camps Supply Lead

Pacific Science Center•Seattle, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Camps Supply Lead will assist the Supply Supervisor in ensuring summer camp programming runs smoothly by preparing, inventorying, organizing, maintaining, and distributing camp supplies and assisting with overall operations for all camp locations. This position assists with purchasing by tracking, recording, and communicating supply needs, as well as leading a team of Supply Assistants. The Camps Supply Lead will also assist with preparing for the summer season prior to the start of camps.

Requirements

Knowledge of (or the ability to learn): Inventory and receiving practices, purchasing practices preferred
Project management and cross-team communication skills
OSHA safety best practices
The ability to learn basic science knowledge
Customer service best practices
Maintain rigorous organizational systems with an exceptionally high level of accuracy and precision
Work and communicate effectively and respectfully with people from different cultural backgrounds
Excellent customer service skills; approachable, with a welcoming body language and demeanor
Flexible and able to adapt in rapidly changing, fast-paced environments
Multitask, prioritize, and organize with sound judgement on time sensitive projects
Self-motivate, work independently, as well as with a team and act as a leader of supply assistants
Take initiative, learn and apply new content, policies and procedures
Ensure campers of all ages and from diverse backgrounds are welcomed and served in a manner that makes their experience positive, memorable and consistent with Pacific Science Center’s mission, vision, and values
Approach each interaction individually and without expectation or judgement of content knowledge level of interest, or background in science
Work on present projects while simultaneously being proactive and plan ahead
Comply with all camp procedures including all health and safety policies and supporting campers and others in the camp space with doing the same
Maintain security and follow safety procedures
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and respond to camp issues the arise throughout the day
At least High School Diploma (or equivalent experience)
First Aid/AED/CPR certification or willingness to obtain
WA State Food Handlers permit or willingness to obtain
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
Attending training sessions at beginning of summer season
Available to work a minimum of 8 full weeks of the summer season (June 22-August 28)

Nice To Haves

Associate’s/bachelor's degree (or currently in pursuit) or equivalent experience
Informal education experience
Supervisory experience
Past summer camp experience
Project management skills
Availability from early June through early September

Responsibilities

Assist Supply Supervisor with supply inventory, communication, receiving, recording, and tracking purchases
Monitor and maintain supply systems across all camp sites, including physical storage as well as online databases and resources
Oversee and maintain the efficient organization and cleanliness of work and storage spaces, including the distribution of camp materials for both on and off-site locations
Coordinate supply preparation and distribution to various camp locations in the greater Seattle area, including the set up and tear down of camp locations
lead the transportation of supplies to various camp locations in the greater Seattle area, including driving PacSci owned 15-passenger vans and assuming the safety of people and materials in the van
Direct the daily workflow of and provide coaching for a small team of Camps Supply Assistants to accomplish short-term and long-term tasks
Communicate supply needs and changes with other camp staff, across all camp locations
Assist camp admin with daily camp operations including supporting program staff, communicating with relevant Pacific Science Center departments, and implementing all policies and procedures
Assist with camper supervision, both inside and outside of the classroom, when necessary
Other duties as assigned