Camp Site Lead

At Pacific Science Center, our mission is to ignite curiosity in every child and fuel a passion for discovery, experimentation, and critical thinking in all of us. Our colleagues are passionate lifelong learners who live our mission every day. Each of us commits to bring an inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) focus in every aspect of our work. Join our collaborative team and help steward our warm, welcoming, community-learning environment at PacSci.


As part of our ongoing commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, we’re invested in building teams with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Data shows that women and BIPOC candidates more frequently do not apply to a job because they don’t feel that they meet all of the qualifications listed. If you have some of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed and you share PacSci's values and support our mission, we encourage you to apply.


Position Title: Camps Site Lead
Division: Science Engagement & Outreach
Department: Camps
Reports to: Education & Camp Programs Supervisor
FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Pay Rate: 22.80/hour

Position Summary
The Camps Site Lead provides daily support and leadership for Camp staff, campers, families/caregivers, and guests at PacSci or an offsite camp location by facilitating smooth daily operations and providing excellent customer services. The Site Lead will work closely with the Camps Supervisor, supply team, and other operational staff.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Assist Camps Manager and Supervisor in overseeing daily operations of one camp location and communicating with relevant Pacific Science Center departments
• Coordinate and assist with customer service and communication between camp staff, families/caregivers, guests, and camper’s personal aides
• Oversee the creation and distribution of daily camp letters to communicate program activities to families and caregivers
• Ensure implementation of all policies and procedures, including first aid and emergency procedures at PacSci and/or offsite locations
• May include supervising campers in Extended-Day program
• Assist with planning and executing site logistical and operational plans including drop-off and pick-up, camper lunches, creating weekly At-A-Glance schedules, and overseeing site safety
• For offsites, serve as liaison between offsite staff and camp admin
• Ensure supply needs are met and assist with supply management, including working with the supply team and operations assistant with coordinating weekly movement of supplies
• Supervise campers when needed, including all lunch periods, and provide recreational activities when needed
• Respond to and support camp staff with camper behavior management
• Assist with training, assessing, and supporting camp staff to deliver programs and manage camper safety and behavior
• Model safe, effective and equitable science facilitation methods
• Assist in creating a welcoming and fun work environment where educators are supported and celebrated
• Comply with all camp procedures and other health and safety policies and supporting campers and others in the camp space with doing the same
• Assist Camps Supervisor in ensuring efficient staff coverage, schedules, and staff breaks
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge of (or the ability to learn):
• Basic science knowledge
• Behavior management best practices
• Informal education and STEM facilitation practices
• Leading others and various projects
Skills:
• Exceptional customer service skills; communicates effectively, respectfully, and in a timely manner with a welcoming and approachable demeanor
• Flexible and able to adapt in rapidly changing, fast-paced environments
• Great attention to detail
• Multitask, prioritize, and organize multiple daily tasks
Ability to:
• Supervise campers when needed, including all lunch periods
• Take initiative, work independently as well as within a team
• Be a leader for camp staff
• Track, maintain, and communicate program records including confidential health information
• Be proactive, have situational awareness, plan ahead and make adjustments in support of camp staff and campers
• 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
• Engage youth grades pre-K–8 using developed curriculum delivery; step in