Aerospace Camp Experience (ACE) Lead Camp Counselor

**This is a seasonal position that will run approximately 6/8/2024 through 8/23/2024.**

**Hourly Pay Range: $20.00 - $24.00. Shifts run between the camp hours of 8:00am to 5:30pm**

Do you love working with and inspiring children? Do the worlds of aviation and aerospace excite you? Then a position with Aerospace Camp Experience (ACE) at The Museum of Flight is the place for you! From leading hands-on activities to guiding campers through our world class exhibitory and collection, to being a bridge between young people and engineers and experts, a day at ACE is always an adventure! Join the ACE team and help create a summer of meaningful experiences. You’ll build connections between youth of all backgrounds, gain leadership skills and knowledge to prepare for your future, and be part of a diverse team working together to share the rewarding, fun, and hard work of a camp day. Together, we’ll make ACE the best part of everyone’s summer! 

Summary

The Aerospace Camp Experience (ACE) Lead Counselor supports The Museum of Flight and its Aerospace Camp Experience (ACE) by leading one unit in this engaging STEM education focused day camp. This position ensures a smooth and successful experience in day-to-day camp activities and programs. Primary responsibilities include the execution, oversight, and some development of themed programming emphasizing STEM subjects that include aviation, space, robotics, and beyond. This position works to create a safe, fun, and educational camp environment and provides excellent customer service to a diverse ACE clientele. This role requires a level of professionalism to successfully serve as the shift lead for ACE Counselors.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

1. Lead and execute one unit of camp per week during the active camp season including instruction, direction, and supervision of campers, leading camp staff, and facilitating all camp activities. 
2. Lead or assist counselors with the teaching of camp activities. Actively participate in all program areas as assigned. In partnership with program leadership, may provide oversight and guidance with daily operations including team support, facilitation, volunteers, and colleagues.
3. Write weekly schedules for camper activities and oversee the daily activities assigned to the ACE Counselors.
4. Work to ensure a safe, fun, and educational environment for campers. Bring all personnel and safety issues to the ACE Manager for oversight and employment related actions. 
5. Follow all ACE and Museum policies and procedures, including those related to health and safety, medical and disciplinary situations, emergency procedures, and child abuse prevention.
6. Support campers emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
7. Participate in and help prepare for camp staff training and mentorship; provide input to ACE Manager in regard to performance reviews.
8. Assist in the research, development, improvement, and execution of educational activities for relevant camp themes.
9. Create requisitions for purchases for program activity supplies within established need. Track and communicate with administration about equipment and supply needs.
10. Assist with before and after camp care as needed.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

 

Education & Experience

•  High School diploma or equivalent required. Some college preferred. 
• Two (2) years of work experience in structured youth education programming. Prior experience in classroom, experiential, formal or informal education preferred.
• Experience leading teams in a work or academic environment.

 

Knowledge

•  Knowledge of STEM subjects, such as aviation, astronomy, robotics, and/or aerospace preferred.

 

Skills

• Competent planning and organizational skills.
• Proven effective interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication skills.

 

Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and plan work activities using time and resources efficiently, develop realistic action plans, and seek support when needed.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people, including staff, campers of all ages, parents, and volunteers.
• Ability to make solid decisions quickly under pressure and comfortable leading and directing staff and camp participants in a respectful and professional manner.

 

License & Certification

• Current First Aid, CPR and AED certification, or may be obtained prior to first day of camp through the provided Museum certification training or other.

 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This seasonal position’s primary work week is Monday and Friday with hours corresponding to the ACE summer calendar. Summer hours will be finalized at regular staff meetings, based on Museum need.
• No travel is expected for this position.

 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to work in an active camp environment within the public space of a busy museum.
• This position requires use of stairs, repetitive wrist, and arm movement; grabbing, reaching, pulling,
• The ability to bend, carry, reach to the side, front and overhead, push, pull, focus, walk, stand, twist and squat are frequent requirements for this position.
• Must be able to be physically active for the duration of a shift.
• Occasional overhead activities, working from ladders and step stools.
• Occasionally must be able to lift up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
• Onsite attendance is essential to perform the duties of this position.
• Oversight of minors; 18 years of age is required.

 

Benefits

The Museum of Flight offers seasonal employees benefits which include accrued sick leave, paid working holidays, 403(b) retirement plan and a 25% discount at the Museum Store.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $20.00 - $24.00 per hour depending on experience. 

 

Important Information

The Museum of Flight is committed to reflecting the diverse community around us. We continue to listen, learn, and implement change so that we can become a more inclusive organization that addresses bias and inequity, and better serves our communities. We highly encourage persons of color, members of marginalized communities, women, non-binary, and LGBTQIA+ individuals to apply.

Prior to hire and once an initial offer of employment has been made, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

The Museum of Flight is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

 

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