Careers at Evergreen

POSITION SUMMARY

The Camp Assistant will support the Camp Instructors and the Education Department of Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum curriculum over the course of one-week long aerospace camps for one of the following age groups:

• Kindergarten-2^nd Graders
• 3^rd – 5^th Graders
• 6^th – 8^th Graders

This is a part-time seasonal position for the weeks of July 7 – August 8.  We will host a mandatory training/prep meeting prior to the week of camp.

Accepting applications until June 1, 2025. Please submit resume to jobs@evergreenmuseum.org.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support Camp Instructor with execution of engaging hands-on activities camps
• Assist Camp Instructor with supervision and behavioral issues as they may arise
• Prepare and organize day-to-day activities with Camp Instructor and Education team.
• Maintain a fun, interactive, and welcoming environment
• Communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, and staff about all things programming

REPORTS TO: Education Director (with dotted lines to the Lead Instructor and Camp Instructor)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 16 years of age at the start of the camp
• Minimum 3 months of work and/or volunteer experience in education in any format (including after-school, weekend, or summer programming)
• Willing to submit to a background check and participate in any necessary training for working with youth

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience in education, STEAM, aviation, or space science a huge plus
• Teaching certification or similar experience or training with classroom management
• Passion for game design, experience design, theatre, or teaching through play
• Youth counseling experience of any kind (afternoon, in-school, camps, etc.)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Familiar with Microsoft 365, Google Suite, or most contemporary digital office tools
• Comfortable with proactive email, texting/messaging, and phone calls with staff and community
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially with children
• Highly professional conduct (communication, dress code, appearance, respect)
• Self-motivated and able to work without supervision or constant handholding

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Office-related tasks: typing, phones, handwriting, filing, etc.
• Able to push, pull, lift, and/or carry at least 25 pounds without support
• Stamina (physical and emotional) for working long hours with children

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

(For this role, please submit resumé to jobs@evergreenmuseum.org)