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Job Description / Duties

This position involves assisting camp leaders in creating a safe, age-appropriate, and positive learning environment during educational camp experiences centered on environmental science, natural history, and astronomy for children entering grades 1-8 in the 2023-2024 school year.

Duties and Responsibilities

Camp Activities (85%)

Assist summer camp leaders in creating a safe, fun and enriching camp environment. Includes safety policies such as frequent hand washing, and reporting illness symptoms of campers.
Follow safety guidelines and practices ensuring that campers are safe at all times.
Assist with setup and tear down of camp activities.
Lead at least one camp activity per week.
Monitor and engage all age groups of campers during check-in and check-out by monitoring campers' well-being and safety, interacting with campers, playing games and leading hands-on activities.
Camp staff are required to follow all safety related policies and procedures at all times.

Other duties as assigned (15%)

Write a short bio to include in camp guardian communications.
Monitoring lunch time.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Essential Qualifications

Coursework in education, physical or natural science, or equivalent experience.
Experience working with youth and adults in a team environment.
Currently enrolled as an undergraduate carrying the minimum number of credits to qualify for student employment.
Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds.
Must be dedicated, dependable, flexible and enthusiastic.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Desired Qualifications

Experience with environmental education and/or interpretation, science, education, or youth studies.
Experience working in a camp or after-school setting
Experience using and troubleshooting virtual technology, such as Zoom.
Customer service experience.
First Aid and CPR Certification.

Additional Information

Hours, Pay, Other

Position start date: June 12, 2023
Position end date: September 1, 2023
Hours: Full-Time - 40 hours per week or Part-Time 20-25 hours per week

Required staff training days:
4-5 days (30-40 hours) of training to be scheduled between June 12 - 15. Times will vary
Pay rate: $16.00

Other: Successfully passing a background check is a requirement for this position.

To learn more or apply, visit:
UMN Job Board ID: 353946
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Pay Rate: $16.00
Link: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/353946

Salary: 16.00

Contact Information

Questions about the position can be directed to Kate Sigurdson, ksigurds@umn.edu.

Employer Profile

The Bell ignites and sustains curiosity for nature and the universe. The Bell Museum envisions a hopeful future where all are inspired by nature and empowered by science.

The Bell Museum is Minnesota’s official natural history museum, established by the legislature in 1872 and held in trust by the University of Minnesota. For over a century, the museum has preserved and interpreted our state’s rich natural history and served learners of all ages. Additionally, our scientific collections contain over one million specimens, representing every county in Minnesota and various locales around the globe, and the Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan Planetarium expands the mission to the universe and points beyond.

We are looking for individuals to join our team who are inspired by our mission to ignite curiosity and wonder, explore our connections to nature and the universe, and create a better future for our evolving world. We believe that difference is a strength and are looking for candidates that reflect and respect diversity. We encourage you to apply for the position even if you do not believe you meet every qualification