Summer Camp Facilitator (Full-time & Part-time)

About KID Museum

KID Museum is the nation’s largest educational makerspace for youth. Our mission is to revolutionize how kids learn through the maker experience. Through hands-on programming and deep learning experiences, we empower youth with the creative problem-solving and STEM skills to invent the future. With a focus on engaging populations traditionally underrepresented in STEM, our programs aim to build economic opportunity and diversify the future talent pipeline.

Our vision is to become the standard of excellence for inclusive, impactful maker learning nationally, and a model for how to expand access to maker learning at scale. Our headquarters in the Washington, DC region serves as our innovation hub. In partnership with local school systems, government and philanthropic leaders, we design and deliver K-12 programs that produce results at scale in a large and diverse metropolitan region. We leverage the learnings from this learning lab to create resources, training, and technical support to expand high-impact maker learning nationally. For more information, please visit .

Position Overview

KID Museum Summer Camp Facilitators work closely with the Museum’s Educators and Education Program Managers to facilitate hands-on programming for children ages 7 – 14 in the Museum’s popular maker-based and Aftercare Program at its two Bethesda locations: 3 Bethesda Metro Center and Davis Library, Bethesda, MD. Summer camp programming runs from June 24th until August 23rd, with no camps running at either site the week of July 1st - July 5th.

Summer Camp Facilitators will assist with daily program set up and clean up and support engagement in various open-ended activities throughout the day. The ideal candidate will have experience working with youth in an educational, camp, or afterschool setting, as well as a keen interest in maker education and experiential learning. They will also have one or more of the museum’s key maker skills (woodworking, electronics, 3D printing, laser cutting, robotics, coding, design, 3D digital design, cardboard construction, textiles, animation, art making, and engineering). Candidates will need to be highly energetic and engaging; and have excellent interpersonal and communications skills.

Camp Facilitators are expected to work a minimum of 6 weeks of Summer Camp with one of those weeks being mandatory Camp Training. Summer Camp programming runs Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

There are two shift options: Morning 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (part-time) or Afternoon + Aftercare 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (full-time). Shift preference should be indicated during the interview process. Preference will be given to candidates who can work the full summer schedule (June 24 - August 23, 2024). Camp Training will be held the week prior to camp, June 17-20.

Essential Job Functions

Assist members of the KID Museum education team in fostering an inquiry-based, self-directed, and fun learning environment that encourages a sense of innovation and discovery by:

• Facilitating educational activities for groups of 10-25 students, engaging participants in the safe use of tools and materials.
• Promoting positive and inventive problem-solving skills.
• Inspiring kids to exercise their creativity and individuality.
• Assisting the education team with activity prototyping.
• Assisting with and taking initiative in the thorough and efficient set up and clean up of program activity space.

Minimum Qualifications

• Passionate and skilled in building hands-on projects with kids.
• Experience working with some or all of the following maker tools and equipment preferred: woodshop tools, 3D printers, laser cutter, vinyl cutter, basic programming, soldering, media production, etc.
• Basic maintenance and troubleshooting skills for computers and related technology.
• General knowledge of topics related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics.
• High energy and personable with exceptional communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of audiences including children, parents/caregivers and community members.
• Reliable, committed, focused, and communicative with colleagues/managers.
• Self starter who enjoys dynamic, informal learning environments.

If interested please submit your cover letter and resume to careers@kid-museum.org for consideration.

Diversity, equity, accessibility and Inclusion are important, interdependent components of everyday life at KID Museum and are critical to our pursuit of excellence. KID Museum is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $16.75 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 22.5 – 40.0 per week

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person