Deputy Camp Coordinator at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

The Deputy Camp Coordinator will assist the Summer Camps Coordinator along with the Camp Specialist with administration and management of the upcoming Summer Camps program.

·        Supervise Summer Camps staff, interns, and campers at two camp locations, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh and outdoor camps at Prairie Ridge Ecostation

·        Interact professionally with Museum staff, parents, and rising K-12 grade campers

·        Assist in planning, scheduling, marketing and promotion of camps in the spring along with camp preparation, design, administration, and supervision during the summer

·        Meet deadlines, comply with Summer Camps Orientation Manual and any other duties assigned by supervisor

·        Complete animal training before the beginning of camp, previous animal program skills is strongly preferred

·        Provide your own transportation to visit camp locations

·        Assist in camp drop-off and pick-up at the Museum downtown and Prairie Ridge Ecostation. Hours may vary before and after listed drop-off and pick-up times to address program setup or parental concerns.

·        Preferred: experience teaching children with disabilities and those who require extra support or modifications

·        Required: strong MS Office skills

·        Required: organize and lead small and large group activities, including games, crafts, programs, and crafts

·        Required: previous experience working in a formal or informal education setting

·        Required: attend all Summer Camps Orientation dates Friday, March 22 from 5:30 – 8:30 pm, Saturday, March 23 from 9:00am – 5:00pm, Saturday April 6 and 27 from 9:00am – 5:00pm

·        Required: CPR with AED training and First Aid, Wildness First Aid is suggested

·        Required: college degree or equivalent experience

This position starts at $14.00 per hour and is limited to 20 hours per week Monday through Friday from November - May. Hours worked will be finalized during the hiring process.

May – August 16, the position hours will increase to 40-45 hours per week with overtime pay. Candidate is required to work all the weeks of camp including July 5 - 6. Some flexibility will be required working weekdays/weekends.