Camp & Teambuilding Program Lead

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

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