Camp Coordinator

This is a new position that will be helping to oversee and grow the Museum's camp programming. This position will work year-round, on a variable-hour basis. During camp weeks, the position will work 40 hours per week; during non-camp weeks, the position may work anywhere between 0 and 25 hours depending on preparation/Museum needs. In total, the Camp Coordinator is anticipated to work 880 hours per year. This position will be supervised by the Director of Education.

A successful candidate will have experience planning and executing youth programming in an educational setting and will have a passion for history. Some evening and weekend work may be required and the employee will be allowed to flex their schedule accordingly when able.

Click here to read the full job description. Applications are due by May 19, 2024.

Duties and Responsibilities

Camp Prep (25 hours per week - approximately 12 weeks)

• Develop familiarity with interpretive topics and historical timeline of Strawbery Banke Museum
• Create age appropriate activities that are both educational and engaging and adhere to an assigned theme
• Complete lesson plans and a camp outline to maintain a record of camp activities
• Develop contingency plans for weather-related disruptions or other unforeseen issues that might affect camp operations
• Gather supplies and materials needed for each activity and do a test run to be certain of success with campers
• Plan and schedule field trips, guest speakers, and other special events related to the camp's theme
• Maintain an inventory of camp materials and equipment
• Correspond with camp families regarding upcoming programming
• Participate in annual and ongoing training to build professional knowledge in historical content, interpretive techniques, and educational theory
• Develop evaluation methods for both campers and parents following attendance of camp programming
   

Camp (40 hours per week - approximately 14 weeks)

• Communicate with parents and guardians to provide information about the camp program, including schedules, expectations, and safety protocols
• Address any concerns or questions from parents and provide updates on camper progress and camp activities
• Lead implementation of lesson plans for each program
• Help to ensure the welfare and safety of campers and collections
• Maintain accurate records of camp attendance, activities, and incidents
• Collect and analyze feedback from campers, parents, and staff to improve future camp programs
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and museum policies, including health and safety standards
• Provide first aid and manage any emergencies that may arise during camp activities

Additional Duties

• Provide excellent customer service and relations to deliver an outstanding visitor experience
• Maintain a professional demeanor; comply with stated personnel policies, cultivate good relations with colleagues; and represent the Museum in a positive light
• Work punctually on a tightly timed schedule 
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Education

Qualifications

• Education background required
• Museum Education background preferred 
• Experience working with children required
• Must be able to pass a background check consisting of criminal background and sex offender registry
• Knowledge/interest in American history, especially New England culture and history preferred
• Ability to work enthusiastically with all children regardless of age and ability
• Ability to read, remember, and transmit accurate content according to interpretive goals
• Sound judgment in response to challenging situations
• Positive Attitude and ability to build respectful working relationships
• Current first aid and CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain certification (paid for by the Museum)

Requirements of all Strawbery Banke Museum Staff: 

SBM is committed to fostering a workplace that is truly equitable, inclusive, and accessible for a diverse group of staff, volunteers, and visitors. As such, it is an essential requirement that every SBM staff member:  

1. Exhibit a positive, collegial attitude and ability to work cooperatively with others at all levels of the organization including direct reports, colleagues, supervisor, volunteers, and visitors of all ages, abilities, and cultural backgrounds;
2. Actively contribute to an organizational culture of empathy, dignity, trust, and respect.  Each person at SBM agrees to proactively prevent and address issues such as unconscious bias, harassment, gender disparity, racial inequity, political divisiveness, and barriers to accessibility; and
3. Foster inclusive and engaging interactions, accommodate safety and comfort needs and requests, and to provide the best visitor experience possible.  Staff members equally share the responsibility of immediately addressing a deficiency, and/or, notifying the appropriate department or supervisor to address any situations.

Strawbery Banke Museum Staff Norms:

SBM is committed to fostering a supportive and safe work culture. Through a series of training sessions in 2022-2023, staff collectively established and approved the following norms:

1. We will set and acknowledge boundaries that foster a healthy work/life balance
2. We will help and support each other to create psychological safety and trust
3. We will welcome different viewpoints, values, and ideas in solving organizational problems
4. We will proactively, honestly, and constructively create clear expectations regarding communication with all potential stakeholders
5. We will hold ourselves and each other accountable in executing mutually agreed upon decisions

Working Conditions

Work is performed indoors and out, in locations that may be hot, cold, dusty, or drafty. 

Physical stamina sufficient to maintain an attentive posture for several hours, to respond quickly to visitors’ needs, and to otherwise fulfill the requirements of assigned tasks as needed. Sufficient mobility is required to traverse uneven grounds and dirt roads on a timed schedule, to use steps and/or ramps, and in some assignments, to lift, carry, and use objects such as hearth cooking equipment, firewood, weaving apparatus, etc. 

Must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.