Camp Stem Activity Coordinator (Seasonal)

Are you looking for a job with a true sense of purpose with a mission-based organization? Do you like working with kids and love animals? The Camp STEM Activity Coordinator (seasonal) contributes to the success of the Chicago Zoological Society by providing the highest level of quality customer service and extraordinary guest experiences with top-quality programming to participants to further the Society’s mission of inspiring conservation leadership.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Denotes Essential Job Function(s)

The requirements for this position include the following:

• Associate’s degree or two years of college education in any area of Science or Science Education, Ecology, Environmental Education, Education, or related field required or four years’ equivalent combination of relevant training and/or experience required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age as required by the American Camp Association Guidelines.
• One year or more paid and/or volunteer/unpaid experience working with groups of children and/or educating the public in a formal or informal educational setting, e.g., camp, park district, Special Recreation Association, day care, student teaching, school, or cultural institution, required.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills required.
• English fluency at a professional working proficiency.
• Must be an enthusiastic and flexible team player and able to work in a stimulating environment.
• Must have excellent customer service skills and ability to work with guests effectively.
• Cultural competency; experience and/or ability to work and interact effectively with a diverse, multicultural audience.
• Must have demonstrated ability to facilitate STEM activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or four years of college education in any area of Science or Science Education, Ecology, Environmental Education, Education, or related field required or eight years’ equivalent combination of relevant training and/or experience required.
• Experience working in inclusive informal, educational, or recreational programs a plus.
• Experience in a zoo, aquarium, museum, nature center, or art studio environment a plus.
• Multilingual ability, Spanish fluency a plus.
• Ability to integrate STEM with creative art extensions a plus.

Salary is $20.90 per hr.
Additional Information: This position description summarizes the primary duties and functions of this position, but should not be considered a complete listing of every duty the incumbent may ever be called upon to perform. Must represent the Chicago Zoological Society in an appropriate and professional manner to campers, families of enrolled campers and Zoo guests. Must have a genuine interest in nature and animals. Must be willing and able to learn play facilitation skills. Incumbent must display a positive attitude and be a positive role model to program participants and provide a fun and positive learning environment for program participants including school-aged children. Pre-school camp is for children 4 and 5-years old. School-age camp is for children in grades K–5. Incumbent may be scheduled to work non-standard hours including evenings, holidays, overnights, and weekends typically in the fall and spring. Camp programs run from June through August, training takes place in May. The work schedule for Zoo Camp is generally Monday through Friday, 7 to 8 hours per day, based on camper enrollment. All schedules are based on the needs of the operation.

The Chicago Zoological Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Chicago Zoological Society-Brookfield Zoo

60513

Education and Community Engagement

Conservation, Education & Training

Non-Union