Summer Camps Assistant

About Us: The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is the largest and most interactive science museum in the Western Hemisphere. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (Griffin MSI) exposes guests of all ages to awe-inspiring exhibitions that spark curiosity and bring science to life. Griffin MSI’s mission – to inspire the inventive genius in everyone – is realized through its world-class exhibitions and engaging guest experiences. The Museum provides programs and experiences that deepen the engagement of students and teachers in science and science-related disciplines, with a vision to inspire and motivate our children to achieve their full potential in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.

We offer a creative, collaborative, and innovative environment for our employees. Our employees get great perks such as: benefits starting day one of your employment, free admission to Griffin MSI for family and friends, free admission to other museums, free parking in Griffin MSI’s garage and more! If you are equally passionate about our vision and want to be surrounded by a team of dynamic, smart and innovative people, the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is the right place for you!

The Job: The Summer Camp Assistant is primarily responsible for providing administrative support for the Camps team and provide overall assistance with the general flow and running of summer camps.
 

This is a temporary, fulltime position taking place onsite at the Museum from Monday, May 5th through Friday, August 22nd, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Assist with organizing camper lists for each week of summer cap (e.g., organizing camper lists, sending out camper information prior to each week of camps, etc.).
• Support Camps Team by assisting with logistics and administrative support as needed during seasonal staff training.
• In collaboration with the team, ensure all program-related communications are sent out to families the week prior to camp enrollment, including ongoing communications with camp families before and during camp program period. 
• Provide support to the Camp Manager and team to ensure program materials are prepared and organized in all camp spaces.
• Assist with camper drop-off and pick-up on days of camp programs as well as lunch and recess supervision.
• Assist Camp Manager with camp wrap-up logistics including tear-down of camp studio spaces, material inventory, organizing camper information, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Prior experience working in educational (formal or informal) environments or programs is ideal.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, particularly in communicating with parents and caregivers in-person or over the phone.
• Organized and comfortable with dynamic work solutions.
• Must have experience maintaining and updating databases (e.g., Excel).
• Must demonstrate the ability to be proactive, work independently and accomplish results in a high-level service environment.
• Comfortable working with children and teens from culturally and linguistically diverse groups, as well as learners of varying abilities.
• Displays integrity, patience, adaptability, flexibility, a sense of humor, enthusiasm and a commitment to serve youth.
• Responsible, detail-oriented and hard-working.
• Bilingual ability is a plus.
• Microsoft Office Suite experience (beyond a beginner level) is required.
• Language:
  • Ability to read interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, etc.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of the organization.
• Mathematical:
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts.
• Reasoning:
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concreate variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
• Physical:
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
  • The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
  • The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste or smell.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment:
  • The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; outside weather conditions.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Our Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusivity Mission

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is committed to advancing diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion across our workforce, experiences, and day-to-day operations. As Griffin MSI employees, we are each responsible for making the Museum a welcoming place externally for guests and internally for our colleagues within the scope of our roles.

Griffin MSI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, which includes providing equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.