Summer Camp Coordinator

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Summer Camp Coordinator is responsible for creating a safe, engaging, and inspiring learning environment where campers explore creativity, STEM, and problem‑solving through hands‑on experiences. The Coordinator will co‑lead daily activities, guiding youth through engineering design challenges, skill‑building projects, and student‑designed projects. A camp team consists of two educators and two counselors for 24 campers.

Safety is a primary responsibility. The Coordinator will support the organization, maintenance, and proper use of makerspace tools, including soldering irons, hand tools, drills, and power tools. The Coordinator fosters inclusive spaces where all campers feel seen, supported, and empowered to take creative risks. They use strong classroom management, thoughtful questioning, and encouragement to help students work through challenges. The role helps students develop confidence, build skills, and foster curiosity, teamwork, resilience, and learning through failure.

The Coordinator coaches campers on problem‑solving skills and strategies, supporting them in brainstorming, testing, and refining designs with real tools and materials during project time.

Collaboration with fellow camp staff is essential to maintaining high‑quality programming and a positive camp culture. The Coordinator will mentor the camp counselors and provide support to the camp educators. They model and enforce clear expectations for safety, respect, and awareness, responding quickly and appropriately to first‑aid situations and behavioral concerns.

The Coordinator will be a primary point of contact for parents and guardians, and will also host the celebratory "Big Show" presentation, where campers share their projects with friends and family at the end of the week.

This role requires energy, flexibility, organization, strong communication skills, and a commitment to hands‑on STEM learning and youth development.

• Program Facilitation (75%):
• Works with camp staff to prepare, deliver, and evaluate The Bakken Museum’s summer camp program.
• Provides daily supervision of counselors and campers indoors and outdoors.
• Enforces safety and procedural rules, maintains a safe environment for campers, staff, and volunteers.
• Monitors for and responds appropriately to injuries, behavioral concerns, or illness.
• Collaborates with summer camp staff to assist and mentor campers and student volunteers.
• Communicates relevant camper updates to leadership and families when appropriate.
• Assists campers in troubleshooting projects, including circuit and mechanical builds.
• Serves as a positive role model for campers and volunteers.
• Prepares materials, sets up activities, and ensures supplies are cleaned up before leaving each day.
• Responds to safety and behavior issues, including assisting with completing incident reports as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Program Support (10%):
• Oversees the maintenance of makerspace tools and materials.
• Tracks usage of materials and anticipates need for resupply.
• Is responsible for keeping the maker space clean and organized.
• Camp Training and Prep (15%):
• Participates in pre‑camp training to learn camp activities and procedures.
• Learns education strategies and best practices.
• Maintains organized, safe, and well‑stocked work spaces.
• Other duties as needed or required:
• Perform other duties within the position's scope.
• Diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion (DEAI):
• Demonstrate a commitment to DEAI through continuous personal development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
• Collaborate with museum staff to ensure equitable and representative experiences for all museum visitors and program participants.

• Must be 18 or older by June 1.
• Experience teaching, supervising, and/or working with youth aged 9‑14 in a formal or informal educational setting.
• Ability to communicate clearly with campers, families, and team members.
• Ability to oversee a team and provide constructive feedback.
• Willingness to follow and model safety protocols, including proper use of tools and protective equipment.
• Comfort using and maintaining…