Science Museum Summer Camp Counselor
About The Position
Do you have a passion for working with kids, making science come to life, and creating unforgettable memories? The Science Museum of Virginia wants YOU to join our team as a Summer Camp Counselor! Get ready to have fun, inspire young minds, and be a part of a dynamic and exciting camp experience! As a Summer Camp Counselor, you will play a key role in ensuring every camper has the BEST summer possible. Duties and/or key responsibilities to include but are not limited to: Help facilitate engaging, hands-on science activities for campers ages 6-11 Plan and lead ice-breakers and fun games to keep kids laughing and learning Be prepared to handle emergencies with care and confidence, ensuring camper safety Communicate with parents to share the awesome experiences their kids are having at camp Be a positive, supportive role model who creates a welcoming, inclusive environment for all Perform other duties assigned as needed. This is a temporary position (11 weeks), Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm, from May 26, 2026 – August 8, 2026. No state benefits are provided. If you're ready to create an unforgettable summer for both yourself and our campers, interested applicants must apply at http://jobs.virginia.gov/ [http://jobs.virginia.gov/]
Requirements
- Desirable candidates should be energetic, outgoing, and have a genuine appreciation of working with children in an educational environment
- Have the ability to be a self-starter and work successfully with little supervision
- The ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with staff
- The ability to effectively present content in both one-on-one and group situations in an engaging way
- Science “expertise” is not required, but willingness to learn is
- The successful candidate will also demonstrate effective problem-solving skills, patience and flexibility
- Candidates must be at least 18 years of age.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in theater, teaching or public speaking
- Experience working with children of various ages in a camp setting
- Working towards a degree with coursework in science or education OR equivalent experience
- Previous experience delivering educational programs in informal and/or formal settings is a plus
- Museum experience and first aid training are a plus
- Bilingual competency, particularly Spanish language, a plus.
Responsibilities
- Help facilitate engaging, hands-on science activities for campers ages 6-11
- Plan and lead ice-breakers and fun games to keep kids laughing and learning
- Be prepared to handle emergencies with care and confidence, ensuring camper safety
- Communicate with parents to share the awesome experiences their kids are having at camp
- Be a positive, supportive role model who creates a welcoming, inclusive environment for all
- Perform other duties assigned as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
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