Summer Camp Program Assistant

Description

EDMO is a thriving educational nonprofit that has been inspiring and empowering young minds since 2004. With a dedicated team of 30+ passionate full‑time professionals and 400+ summer and school year staff, we are a leading provider of out‑of‑school programs, offering award‑winning summer camps and after‑school programs that reach hundreds of thousands of children. Our innovative approach to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) and SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) education is recognized across Northern California, where we partner with over 200 school districts.

Our mission is to make learning engaging and accessible to all, and we seek team members who share our vision of a connected world where all people feel confident on their journey toward self‑discovery and responsibility.

The Program Assistant is a key support role within the summer program, ensuring smooth daily operations and program continuity. Cross‑trained across site responsibilities, the Program Assistant provides operational, instructional, and leadership coverage as needed, sometimes across multiple locations. This role partners closely with the Program Manager to support site operations, coach staff, and maintain consistency in program quality and expectations. It is ideal for individuals looking to develop leadership skills and deepen their experience in youth program operations.

The Program Assistant reports to the Program Manager and assists with operational oversight of their assigned location, focusing on coaching and mentoring other site staff.

• Support the Program Manager with daily operations and overall site readiness.
• Assist with scheduling, attendance tracking, transitions, and on‑site problem‑solving.
• Provide instructional or leadership coverage during staff absences or vacancies to ensure uninterrupted programming.
• Support coaching, mentoring, and training of Instructors.
• Help ensure policies, procedures, and expectations are implemented consistently.
• Provide responsive, professional customer service to children, staff, and caregivers.
• Communicate with caregivers as needed regarding student experiences.
• Model the EDMO Vibe and demonstrate SEL skills including self‑awareness, problem‑solving, advocacy, collaboration, and empathy.
• Create and maintain a safe, positive, and engaging environment for children.
• Work collaboratively and communicate respectfully with team members and supervisors.
• Demonstrate dependability, punctuality, adaptability, and follow‑through.
• Remain calm and solution‑oriented in a fast‑paced environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support program success.
• Ability to hit the ground running and thrive in a short‑term environment (6‑week program).

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area and/or relevant experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Minimum of a high‑school diploma or GED.
• Up to 2 years of experience working with groups of kids or supporting youth programs in school, after‑school camps, coaching or similar settings.
• Completion or willingness to complete the Instructional Assistant Exam in coordination with academic level required for the position (waived if Bachelor’s degree with coursework primarily in English, an AA degree or 48 college‑level units).
• Three positive work/character references.
• Must complete Livescan and TB test.
• CPR/First Aid Certification required by the start date (must include an in‑person CPR component; compensation available for those not yet certified).

• A science background including biology, chemistry and physics.
• Basic science lab skills.
• Engineering.
• Basic technology topics.
• A large supply of costumes and/or a plethora of skits and songs in your back pocket is a plus.
• Teaching credentials, coursework or units toward credentials are a plus.

• Vision:
  Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
• Hearing:
  Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.
• Speech:
  Ability to be understood in face‑to‑face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood…