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. 

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 the 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: 

Working collaboratively with the STEM Learning Department, Camp Curiosity counselors will assist the Camp Curiosity instructors facilitate creative, interactive, hands-on instruction for youth through our Camp Curiosity educational program.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

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

Camp Curiosity Counselors will assist the Camp Curiosity Instructors with the following: 

• Facilitating multi-grade STEM activities for campers in K-8th grade 

• Creating fun, interactive, and effective STEM learning environments for all campers 

• Prepping for all lesson plans, and creating an immersive classroom environment 

• Establishing high expectations for performance and engagement 

• Conducting themselves with high levels of professionalism and appropriateness at all times 

• Maintaining classroom safety and behavior management 

• Setting up and cleaning up instructional areas 

• Communicating with the Leadership Team about camper concerns in a timely manner 

• Providing operational support during camper check in/check out 

• Observing any other established program standards, policies, and procedures 

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: 

• Experience working with youth preferred 

• Rate - $12/hour 

• Great Lakes Science Center offers a range of benefits including employee discounts, 403(b) retirement savings plan, free parking, and more! 

Expected Hours of Work:

Camp Curiosity in-house summer camps are week-long (Monday-Friday) day camps and are offered downtown at GLSC 6/6/22-8/19/22. 

Candidates must be available between 6 and 8 hours per day for at least one full week of programming.

Great Lakes Science Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.