At Great Lakes Science Center, we make science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) come alive for guests of all ages. We believe in the value of using real scientific challenges through opportunities to invent, design, tinker and create to encourage curiosity and experimentation. The Science Center remains committed to developing informal science education programs that inspire young minds, improve STEM literacy and cultivate the creative, critical thinkers who will shape the future of Northeast Ohio.

Over the last decade, Great Lakes Science Center has repeatedly launched innovative strategic initiatives that received national recognition. In 2013, the organization launched Cleveland Creates, an initiative in collaboration with corporate leaders to change the community’s narrative around advanced manufacturing for diverse middle-school youth and families. This work was recognized by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, who chose the Science Center as the unveiling site for the National Week of Making with Mythbuster’s host Adam Savage in 2016. The Science Center also has been honored to play an important role for national events in Cleveland, including the 2016 Republican National Convention and the 2021 National Football League Draft. As an anchor institution of downtown’s North Coast Harbor, the organization is now looking ahead to the exciting future of lakefront development.

The Science Center was recognized for its initiative, Cleveland Connections, that integrates emerging technologies such as blockchain and industrial internet of things, to educate and empower youth in developing personal and community solutions. The team at the Science Center leveraged their commitment to being a learning organization and used the best scientific research to develop safe operating models, allowing them to continue to serve families and schools during the public health and economic crises that have magnified persistent racial inequities in our community. The Science Center was honored for this work and named a 2021 National Medal for Museum and Library Service finalist, recognizing their pioneering approaches and deep community partnerships during this difficult time. In 2022, GLSC was voted a top three science museum in the USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice travel awards.

Great Lakes Science Center embraces and encourages the unique attributes, characteristics and perspectives that make each person unique. We consider diversity and inclusion essential for institutional excellence and fulfillment of our vision - a community where all people value STEM to inform decision making and enrich lives. We believe our strength lies in the collective sum of individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, ingenuity, self-expression, and unique capabilities. Our employees, volunteers, guests, and partners bring and invest these strengths in their daily experiences at Great Lakes Science Center. We champion an unending commitment to diversity of participation, thought, and action. It is our aim, therefore, that our board, staff, and key stakeholders embrace these principles.

Summary:

Camp Curiosity offers students, from kindergarten through 6th grade, hands-on fun, one-of-a-kind experiences, STEM fundamentals, and unforgettable memories. We believe that informal STEM education will cultivate creative, innovative, and critical thinkers for the 21st century.

The Camp Curiosity Operations Assist supports the School and Camp Supervisor for all program, staff, and camper needs. The Camp Operations Assist should be passionate about providing an engaging STEM experience for campers kindergarten through 6th grade and have a proactive and problem-solving mindset.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Ops Assist and School and Camp Supervisor will coordinate completing the following responsibilities:

• Working understanding of curriculum for and logistics for Camp Curiosity
• Organizing and following-up with required forms for campers
• Setting up and cleaning up instructional areas
• Working with the supply team to ensure supplies are complete and ready
• Lead camper check in/check out
• Answering radio calls from staff and assisting instructors as needed
• Running supplies as needed
• Handing out lunches and supervising campers during lunch and recess
• Establishing high expectations for performance and engagement amongst all camp staff
• Assist the School and Camp Supervisor with high-level behavior situations and health incidents
• Facilitating multi-grade STEM activities for campers in K-6th grade as needed
• Creating fun, interactive, and effective STEM learning environments for all campers
• Reporting to appropriate STEM Learning staff about any issues that arise with camp staff or campers
• Conducting him/herself with high levels of professionalism and appropriateness at all times
• Create and maintain a positive culture amongst Camp Curiosity staff

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Please note that this position requires working outdoors for prolonged periods in varied weather conditions, frequently climbing narrow stairwells and occasionally lifting heavy objects such as supply bins and demonstration props. It may also include working with chemicals and gases including, but not limited to, liquid nitrogen, dry ice, nitric acid, hydrogen, and oxygen. Training will be provided.

Education and Work Experience Qualifications:

• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must have experience working with youth
• Excellent verbal communication skills

Additional Eligibility Qualifications (K/S/A):

• Communication
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Problem Solving
• Multitasking
• Collaboration

• Rate - $20/hour
• Incentive Program:
  • Employees who work 5 weeks of the summer will be eligible for a $100 bonus.
  • Employees who work 10 weeks of the summer will be eligible for a $200 bonus.

Expected Hours of Work:
Camp Curiosity in-house summer camps are week-long (Monday-Friday) day camps and are offered downtown at GLSC 6/5/23-8/18/23.

Candidates must be available between 9 am-5:30 pm for majority of the summer, beginning on May 22nd.

Great Lakes Science Center is proud to provide staff members with a benefits program that offers choices designed to meet their individual needs and lifestyles. Eligible staff members can participate in the following benefits programs:

• Free Parking
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & 3 Paid Holidays
• 403b Retirement Savings Plan
• ASTC Membership
• Northeastern Ohio Intermuseum Council (NEOIMC) Membership
• And more!

COVID-19 Safety and Guidelines:

Great Lakes Science Center is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff (paid and unpaid), and guests. In accordance with our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all staff are required to be vaccinated and/or boosted against COVID-19. Reasonable accommodations will be made for those who cannot take the vaccine due to health or religious reasons.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

It is the policy of GLSC to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, immigration status, age, source of income, familial status, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. GLSC complies with applicable state, federal and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment.