Associate Program Manager for Camp and Teambu

Socket.dev; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Museum of Life and Science in Durham, NC, seeks an Associate Program Manager for Camp and Teambuilding to design and deliver engaging learning experiences across camps, Kids Night Out, TeamLab, and themed programs. You will supervise staff, coordinate caregiver communications, and ensure safe, high-quality programs.

You will work with the Education & Engagement team, develop summer camp curricula, act as Site Director for major programs, and lead training on facilitation and classroom

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience facilitating in informal education or summer camp settings.
• Experience developing curriculum for informal education or summer camp settings.
• Passion for informal education, particularly related to STEM, computational thinking, and/or design thinking.
• Ability to engage with children and adults in a friendly, professional manner.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Creativity, dependability, flexibility and enthusiasm.
• Experience managing a classroom or audience of children, young adult, or adult learners.
• Must be able to travel distances of up to one mile over varying terrains and lift up to 25lbs.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work some weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Program Manager for Camps in development of a strategy and operational plan for camp programs and onsite classes, including caretaker and client communication, program structure, classroom management, and program policies.
• Manage a team to develop Summer Camp curriculum, and serve as the primary curriculum writer
• Act as Site Director for all Schools Out Camps as well as our Camp Curiosity Summer Camp Location.
• Lead efforts in caregiver communication both in-person and virtually
• Supervise and coach staff on best practices for caregiver communication, customer service, classroom management, conflict resolution, and pedagogy.
• Lead training for staff on facilitation of activities and classroom management.
• Serve as an Emergency Coordinator on the Museum’s Emergency Coordinator Committee
• Provide ongoing support and feedback to staff working in camps and classes.
• Manage a team of part-time staff and volunteers in delivery of camps and classes.
• Assist in recruitment, candidate selection, onboarding and communication for over 60 seasonal summer camp staff
• Manage day of and post-program logistics for TeamLab, our adult teambuilding program
• Manage and facilitate the monthly Kids Night Out program
• Facilitate TeamLab programs as assigned
• Communicate and build relationships across departments to ensure quality program delivery.
• Some evening and weekend hours required

Skills

Camp program management

Curriculum development

STEM education

Leadership

Communication with families

Team coordination

Event planning

Emergency coordination

Education

College degree in a related subject

Job description

Are you equally at home designing a great STEM activity, coaching a camp counselor, and leading a roomful of adults through a team challenge? As Associate Program Manager for Camp and Teambuilding, at the Museum of Life and Science, you’ll bring creativity, organization, and a love of learning to some of the Museum’s most energetic programs.

Job Title:Associate Program Manager for Camp and Teambuilding

Job Classification: Regular, Full-time, Non-exempt

Department: Education & Engagement

Reports to: Program Manager of Camps

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Position Objective:

To support the Museum’s mission by developing and managing the delivery of a portfolio of facilitated learning experiences with a particular focus on camp, Kids Night Out, TeamLab, and other theme-based, recurring programs in camps and teambuilding.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

• 3 years’ experience facilitating in an informal education or summer camp setting
• Experience developing curriculum in informal education or summer camp settings
• Passion for informal education, particularly related to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), computational thinking, and/or design thinking
• Ability to engage with children and adults in a friendly, professional manner
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Strong organizational skills
• Creativity, dependability, flexibility and enthusiasm
• Experience managing a classroom or audience of children, young adult, or adult learners.
• Must be able to travel distances of up to one mile over varying terrains and lift up to 25lbs
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work some weekends, evenings, and holidays

PREFERRED

• College degree in a related subject
• Experience managing seasonal staff
• Experience in Summer Camp Leadership
• Experience working in a museum or other informal educational setting
• Fluency in language other than English (with particular interest in Spanish)
• Experience working with children or adults with different abilities
• Experience working with science professionals or academics
• Experience with program evaluation

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Program Manager for Camps in development of a strategy and operational plan for camp programs and onsite classes, including caretaker and client communication, program structure, classroom management, and program policies.
• Manage a team to develop Summer Camp curriculum, and serve as the primary curriculum writer
• Act as Site Director for all Schools Out Camps as well as our Camp Curiosity Summer Camp Location.
• Lead efforts in caregiver communication both in-person and virtually
• Supervise and coach staff on best practices for caregiver communication, customer service, classroom management, conflict resolution, and pedagogy.
• Lead training for staff on facilitation of activities and classroom management.
• Serve as an Emergency Coordinator on the Museum’s Emergency Coordinator Committee
• Provide ongoing support and feedback to staff working in camps and classes.
• Manage a team of part-time staff and volunteers in delivery of camps and classes.
• Assist in recruitment, candidate selection, onboarding and communication for over 60 seasonal summer camp staff
• Manage day of and post-program logistics for TeamLab, our adult teambuilding program
• Manage and facilitate the monthly Kids Night Out program
• Facilitate TeamLab programs as assigned
• Communicate and build relationships across departments to ensure quality program delivery.
• Some evening and weekend hours required

Additional relevant responsibilities, skills, and Trainings

• Small Animal Handling (requires internal training and adherence)
• Serve on Program Animal Committee
• In accordance with the Museum’s Child Protection Policy, support the Museum’s child abuse prevention efforts, including awareness and implementation of practices that promote the safety and well-being of all children on the Museum’s campus
• Standard CPR and First Aid Training

Staff Oversight

Summer Camp Staff, some part-time facilitators