Careers at Evergreen

Title: CAMP INSTRUCTOR (Spring Break)

Status: Temporary (1-week position, March 24–28 2025), 40 hrs/wk

POSITION SUMMARY

Camp Instructors will deliver Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum curriculum over the course of one-week long aerospace camps to one of the following age groups when they are scheduled:

• Kindergarten-2^nd Graders
• 3^rd – 5^th Graders
• 6^th – 8^th Graders
• 9^th – 12^th Graders

This is a part time temporary position for the week of March 24-March 28, 2025.  We will host a mandatory training/prep meeting prior to the week of camp.

This position requires a dynamic individual with experience educating diverse students in group settings. We are seeking a Camp Instructor who is intelligent, compassionate, creative, patient, and highly organized to join our Education Team.

These camps offer exciting aerospace opportunities, including hands-on activities, problem-solving projects, and unique museum tours. The curriculum is developed and provided by the Education Department with all activities and materials determined in advance.

REPORTS TO: Education Director

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver engaging curriculum for aviation and space-themed summer camps as designed by EASM’s Education Department.
• Create a fun and safe environment that encourages creativity, experimentation, teamwork, and problem-solving for camp participants.
• Work with Camp Assistants in prepping materials and classroom for hands-on activities.
• Manage classrooms of up to twenty (20) students and handle a wide variety of behavioral issues with the support of Camp Assistants and the Education Department
• Communicate with Education Department and parents/guardians of campers to set expectations and ensure a positive feedback loop with our community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s (4-year) degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in K-12 education, including after-school, weekend, or summer programming
• Willing to submit to a background check and participate in any necessary training for working with youth

NICE TO HAVE

• Degrees in education, STEAM, aviation, or space science a huge plus
• Teaching certification or similar experience or training with classroom management
• Gaming or experience designers, public speakers, theater types, learning through play
• Youth counseling experience of any kind

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Familiar with Microsoft 365, Google Suite, or most contemporary digital office tools
• Comfortable with email, texting/messaging, and phone calls with staff and community
• Classroom management skills with specific or all youth age groups (K-12)
• Comfortable with public speaking, presentation, and facilitation in front of large crowds
• Ability to create a fun, playful, and engaged environment for students
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially with children
• Highly professional conduct (communication, dress code, appearance, respect)
• Great time management, coordination, and organizational skills
• Self-motivated and able to work without supervision or constant handholding

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Office-related tasks: typing, phones, handwriting, filing, etc.
• Able to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 50 pounds without support
• Stamina (physical and emotional) for working long hours with children

OTHER DUTIES

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.

(For this role, please submit resumé to jobs@evergreenmuseum.org)

Title: CAMP ASSISTANT – Spring Break

POSITION SUMMARY

The Camp Assistant will support the Camp Instructors and the Education Department of Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum curriculum over the course of one-week long aerospace camps for one of the following age groups when they are scheduled:

• Kindergarten-2^nd Graders
• 3^rd – 5^th Graders
• 6^th – 8^th Graders
• 9^th – 12^th Graders

This is a part time temporary position for the week of March 24-March 28, 2025.  We will host a mandatory training/prep meeting prior to the week of camp.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support Camp Instructor with execution of engaging hands-on activities camps.
• Assist Camp Instructor with supervision and behavioral issues as they may arise.
• Prepare and organize day-to-day activities with Camp Instructor and Education team.
• Maintain a fun, interactive, and welcoming environment.
• Communicate effectively with students, guardians, and staff about programming.

REPORTS TO: Education Director (with dotted lines to the Lead Instructor and Camp Instructor)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 18 years of age at the start of the camp
• Minimum 3 months of work and/or volunteer experience in K-12 education, including after-school, weekend, or summer programming
• Willing to submit to a background check and participate in any necessary training for working with youth

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience in education, STEAM, aviation, or space science a huge plus
• Teaching certification or similar experience or training with classroom management
• Passion for game design, experience design, theatre, or teaching through play
• Youth counseling experience of any kind (afternoon, in-school, camps, etc.)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Familiar with Microsoft 365, Google Suite, or most contemporary digital office tools
• Comfortable with email, texting/messaging, and phone calls with staff and community
• Ability to create a fun, playful, and engaged environment for students
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially with children
• Highly professional conduct (communication, dress code, appearance, respect)
• Self-motivated and able to work without supervision or constant handholding

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Office-related tasks: typing, phones, handwriting, filing, etc.
• Able to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 50 pounds without support
• Stamina (physical and emotional) for working long hours with children

OTHER DUTIES

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.

(For this role, please submit resumé to jobs@evergreenmuseum.org)