Be a Catalyst! The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is seeking high school and first year college students to join our Science Camp team. If you love inspiring curiosity for science in kids ages 4-12 and want to do so in an informal and fun environment, then working at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science Camps may be for you! This person will assist the Science Camp team in the implementation of Summer Camp programs, while growing and strengthening educational skill and pedagogy.
Job Class: Part Time
Hiring Range: $18.81
Work Schedule: 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Direct Reports: 0
This is a seasonal job with fluctuating hours:
| May 6 - June 8 | Pre-camp | PT approx. 3-5 hours/week- online and in-person training |
| June 9 - August 8 | Camp | FT - 35-40 hours/week |
| August 9 - August 22 | Post-camp | PT - approx. 8-12 hours/week |
Essential Duties
- Assist Camp Educators with:
- Classroom management - aid educators with group ratios (bathroom breaks, camper lunch breaks, and educator breaks) and support campers with program activities
- Program material preparation - support camp staff in preparing materials and supplies for program activities, as well as program set up
- Supports an Inclusive, dynamic, and visitor focused experience for program participants
- Communicates and works collaboratively with a team of camp leads, educators, and camp directors
- Maintains prompt and frequent communication with supervisors, ensuring that instructions are following, and communicates problems immediately
- Conducts work within the safety guidelines of the Museum, ensuring personal safety and the safety of campers while (under the guidance of supervisors) following state license requirements for licensed childcare centers
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements
- Must be between 16 - 18 years old at the time of hire
- Ability to clearly communicate and work well with others
- Must be able to work the entire term stated
Ideal Candidate Will Be/Have
- Bilingual English/Spanish with $1 pay differential
- Interest in pursuing career in Education or Science field
- Ability to be flexible and multi-task
- Enthusiasm for working with and engaging children with patience and empathy
Application Instructions
Please submit your resume by 6:00 p.m. MT on Friday, February 28, 2025. Applications will not be accepted after this time. DMNS reserves the right to close the position prior to this date. Applications may only be accepted electronically via the Museum's website.
DMNS Core Values
- We love science.
- We are curious, creative, and playful.
- We cultivate relationships with each other, diverse communities, the environment, and for our future.
- We think critically and act with empathy.
Perks of Working at DMNS
Click HERE (https://www.dmns.org/about/careers/benefits//) to learn more about the benefits package offered to DMNS staff.
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The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is an equal opportunity employer. The Museum is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to serving the needs of all our visitors, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.