Summer Camp Science Center

Timber-Lee; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing included

Meals included

On-site living

Animal care experience

Job summary

Timber-Lee in Kentucky's northern region seeks a Science Center Associate for a transformative summer mission. You'll care for animals, lead outdoor education experiences, and help campers connect what they see to the God who made it.

This is a live-in, residential role with housing and meals provided. Expect hands-on animal care, on-site living, and teaching opportunities that stand out on a resume, all within a faith-based community.

Qualifications

• A professing Christian with a personal faith.
• Able to handle and care for Science Center animals.
• Interest in teaching and working with youth.
• Willingness to live on-site for the summer.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Background checks and references required.

Responsibilities

• Care for Science Center animals and maintain activity areas.
• Lead activities such as Creation Walk and Animal Encounters.
• Help campers connect creation with God through education.
• Assist with camper arrival and departure on weekends.
• Participate in activities planned by Recreation and Ministry Departments.
• Be flexible for other roles, including Cabin Leader.

Skills

Personal faith

Animal care

Teaching

Live-in commitment

Job description

Description

Creation is calling. This isn't just a summer job, it's a mission.

Spend your summer teaching campers to notice things they'd otherwise walk past. As a Science Center Associate, you'll care for animals, lead outdoor education experiences, and help campers connect what they're seeing to the God who made it.

If you're looking for something that actually matters, not just a paycheck, this is it.

What You'll Do

• Care for Science Center animals and maintain activity areas
• Lead activities including Creation Walk, fishing, Animal Encounters, and more
• Help campers engage with God's creation through fun, educational experiences
• Assist with camper arrival and departure on weekends
• Participate in camp activities planned by the Recreation and Ministry Departments, primarily after dinner hours
• Flex into other roles and temporary assignments as needed, including Cabin Leader

What You Get

• $275/week + housing and meals included
• Hands-on animal care and outdoor education experience
• Live on-site with a built-in community
• Teaching and program delivery experience that stands out on a resume
• A summer that impacts lives, including your own

Important Role Details

• This is a live-in, residential role
• Requires active participation in a Christian ministry environment
• Allergens present in the Science Center include tree nuts, peanuts, gluten, citrus, and animal dander

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• A professing Christian with a personal faith
• Able to handle and care for Science Center animals following all departmental guidelines
• Comfortable working around the allergens listed above
• Interest in teaching and working with youth
• Willingness to be fully engaged in a live-in summer camp environment

Physical Requirements

• Able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
• Able to work outdoors in hot and humid conditions for extended periods

Summer Schedule

• Staff Training: June 1 – June 12
• Camp Sessions: June 13 – August 7

Why This Role Matters

You'll spend the summer explaining things to people who don't know them yet. That's a skill, and it gets sharper every time you do it. You'll also be the one holding the snake when a camper decides to touch it, which is a bigger moment for them than it looks. That's a summer worth having.

Perfect for anyone studying biology or education, or anyone who loves animals, nature, and sharing God's creation with others.

Additional Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Employment is contingent on background and reference checks