Summer Science Camp Assistant Coordinator

Position Title

Summer Science Camp Assistant Coordinator

Morehead Planetarium - 524500

North Carolina, US

Morehead Planetarium & Science Center seeks motivated individuals to play a vital role in the planning and implementation of its summer camp programs from June 15 – August 7, 2026. Each year, we offer exciting, hands‑on summer camps to kids from rising kindergarten to rising eighth grade. You will assist the Camp Coordinator with the logistics, administration, preparation, and operation of a fun, safe summer program.

• Registration
• Staff training
• Extended care supervision
• Coordination of the Counselor‑in‑Training Program
• Phone and email correspondence with parents
• Drop‑off and pick‑up coordination
• Supervision and support of Lead Counselors and High School Assistants
• Behavior management
• Camp curricula revisions and checks
• Materials inventory and procurement
• Organizing material storage areas
• Planning purchases
• Receipt reconciliation
• Creation and organization of camp materials bins
• Administrative recordkeeping
• Coordination of scholarship program

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

High level of responsibility;
Ability to supervise and set an example for undergraduate and high school student educators;
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills;
Ability to effectively communicate with both children and parents;
Ability to learn computer programs and online registration systems;
Experience with summer camp programs;
Experience with Morehead Planetarium Summer Science Camp;
Coursework in science, education, and/or art fields;
Bilingual proficiency;
Driver’s license strongly preferred.

Moderate physical effort is required, specifically related to preparing learning environments and providing routine maintenance of the educational classrooms, supply rooms, and outdoor programming areas. Assistant Coordinators will spend time in an office setting as well as teaching inside and outside. Prolonged periods of time will be spent outside during pick‑up and drop‑off times.

H-1B sponsorship is not available for this position.