Camp Operations Assistant

About the position

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. The Camps Operations Assistant will work with site leadership and education staff to ensure smooth day-to-day operations of summer programming at the designated site. The Operations Assistant will work closely with the Supply Team to support supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain supply systems for an individual camp site, including physical supplies, as well as digital resources and databases
• Leading daily camp operations including set-up and tear down of signage, distributing camper lunches, and other operational needs
• Assist Site Leads with daily operations like pick-up/drop-off, supervising campers, and facilitating breaks
• Assist educators with administrative tasks and supply inventory in support of daily operations
• Assist Site Leads with the creation and distribution of daily camp letters to communicate program activities to families and guardians
• Assist the Supply Team with supply distribution at an individual camp site
• Assess risk and ensure camper safety, including responding to first aid situations
• May include supervising campers in Extended-Day program
• Comply with all camp procedures and other health and safety policies and supporting campers and others in the camp space with doing the same
• Providing feedback and program evaluation to Camps for Curious Minds leadership
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Experience working with youth from grades Pre-K-8th
• High School Diploma (or equivalent experience)
• At least 18 years of age at the start of camp
• Attending and completing training sessions before start of summer camps
• First Aid/AED/CPR certification or willingness to obtain
• WA State Food Handlers permit or willingness to obtain before start date
• Available to work a minimum of 7-10 full weeks of the summer season depending on location placement

Nice-to-haves

• Informal education experience
• Past summer camp experience
• Passion for science education and early childhood development
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Associate's/Bachelor's degree or currently in pursuit
• Available to work all 10 weeks of the summer season (June 23-August 29)

Benefits

• 403(b) Retirement Savings
• Employee PacSci Membership