About Arizona Science Center
Located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona Science Center features more than 300 hands-on exhibits, a state-of-the-art planetarium, a five-story giant-screen theater, live demonstrations, traveling exhibitions, and exciting science programs. The Center offers programs for all ages, including Science on Wheels, CAMP INNOVATION, Teen programs, Professional Development, and Adults’ Night Out: Science With A Twist. Whether onsite or at your location–get ready to embark on a hands-on STEM learning journey you’ll never forget.
Arizona Science Center is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
POSITION SUMMARY
The CAMP INNOVATION offsite assistant, ensures the mission of the Arizona Science Center: to inspire, educate, and engage curious minds through science. As a part of the CAMP INNOVATION team the assistant will provide high quality STEM educational opportunities and experiences for camp participants outside of the museum, throughout the state of Arizona.
The offsite assistant will help with preparations for pre-planned engaging lessons and activities, they will ensure the safety of, skill achievement and general wellbeing of the camp participants. The offsite assistant provides quality assistance to 15-25 school aged camp participants. The offsite assistant will travel throughout the state of Arizona to various locations including libraries, theaters, schools, Native communities and science centers. This position is a multi-day, overnight position at different offsite locations throughout the state of Arizona during the Summer season.
MANDATORY TRAINING DATES AND SCHEDULING EXPECTATIONS
If hired, individuals are required to attend one of the two virtual training sessions offered, as well as the entirety of the week-long in person training session prior to the start of the summer camp season. Dates are as follows:
● Saturday, April 27 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Virtual Training Option 1
● Saturday, May 4 from 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Virtual Training Option 2
● Tuesday, May 28-Friday, May 31 from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 pm. In Person Training.
● Wednesday, May 29 from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Family Orientation Night
● Wednesday, July 3, from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Family Orientation Night.
If hired, individuals must be available to work a minimum of four out of eight camp week sessions, with the ability to work more than the minimum preferred.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be a minimum of 18 years of age on the date of hire, and able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
● College coursework and/or work experience related to STEM, natural sciences, youth development, youth education or related field
● Camp counselor experience is preferred but not required.
● Experience with family programming
● Experience with student-directed, inquiry-based, experiential learning approaches
● Fluency in second languages and/or American Sign Language is preferred but not required
● Public speaking/theater background; general ability to engage members of the public in conversation; an interest in and enthusiasm for science and working with children is preferred.
Qualifications:
● Able to help, prepare and facilitate in-person, pre-planned, hands-on STEM activities
● Assist Arizona Science Center in delivering its mission
● Assist the offsite instructor with activities and experiments to ensure safe and enjoyable experiences
● Help in educating students K-8 with grade-level appropriate content
● Set up classrooms and prepare materials for camp
● Clean, organize, and maintain the upkeep of the sites
● Communicate with schools/program sites before, during, and after camps
● Provide excellent communication with the offsite manager and/ or the Director of Camps and collaborate on projects
● Be respectful of other communities beliefs and practices
● Knows, enforces, and follows all safety guidelines associated with the camp program, including knowing the whereabouts of your campers at all times.
● Assists in maintaining accurate program records, including incident reports, daily attendance and record keeping of offsite spending
● Knowledge of youth development concepts and strategies
● Be able to work independently and collaboratively with a camp instructor
● Alertness
● Enthusiasm for working with kids with patience & a sense of humor
● Able to think critically on their feet
● Punctuality
● Enjoy traveling!
BENEFITS include, but are not limited to:
● 21 paid days off annually including holidays, birthdays, and vacation days
● 15 days of accrued sick time
● Professional Development Opportunities
● Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
● Life and Long Term Disability insurance
● Employee Assistance Program
● 401(k) retirement plan
● Family membership to Arizona Science Center and 600+ Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC)
● Admission Exchange Program - Year-round complimentary admission for the employee and one guest to visit the Phoenix Zoo, Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix Art Museum, Heard Museum, Arizona Museum of Natural History, etc.