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Employment Opportunities

Employment Opportunities

THE BISHOP MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND NATURE

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the most exciting museum on Florida’s Gulf Coast, with a unique combination of member and visitor experiences featuring The Planetarium, the Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Habitat, the Mosaic Backyard Universe and a constantly changing lineup of temporary exhibitions — offering something new to discover with each visit! We offer something for everyone.

Employment Opportunities

  • Instruct and deliver a fun learning environment by implementing and delivering hands-on science experiences and activities.
  • Always supervise campers, never leaving them unattended.
  • Adapt lesson plans based on campers’ needs, background knowledge, and interests.
  • Ensure the safety of all campers.
  • Help to maintain a neat, clean, and organized facility.
  • 9-week summer commitment, including a week prior to camp for training and wrap-up days at the end of camp.
    • Camps are M-F, every week from June 3rd – August 2nd, not including holidays.
    • Mandatory training session May 29th– May 31st
    • Daily schedule is 8:15 AM to 4:15 PM.
  • Foster interpersonal relationships through cooperation, helpfulness, and friendliness toward staff, campers, parents, and guests.
  • Be a role model for campers, mentor Counselors-In-Training (C.I.T.S.).
  • Communicate positively and effectively with all.
  • Gather and organize curriculum materials for daily camp activities.
  • Participate in daily setup and clean-up routines.
  • Plan games and activities for in-between times using a menu of options. Develop new games and activities if possible.
  • Deal with camper behavioral issues in a professional and positive way.
  • Communicate daily with the Camp Coordinator and the Director of Learning concerning camp concerns or developments.

 

Qualifications:

  • Enjoy working with children.
  • Ability to multi-task and be flexible, dependable, and responsible.
  • Passion for science and/or education, science/education background a plus.
  • Degree or progress toward a degree in education or sciences and/or significant relevant work experience in camp/education.
  • Experience facilitating groups of children in a non-traditional summer camp setting (outside or in zoos/museums) is preferred but not required.
  • Be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
  • Actively participate in games, crafts, and experiments to engage campers and build enthusiasm.
  • Experience delivering and implementing hands-on and interactive curriculum (in sciences a plus)
  • Ability to problem solve while being positive and patient.
  • Have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to make quick decisions.
  • Make sure all safety rules are followed.
  • Perform first aid to take care of injuries as needed.
  • Keep accurate daily logs and incident reports.

Application Process:

  • Hourly Rate $16.00 per hour.
  • Send resume.
  • Send interest letter/cover letter.

Intended for 13-17 year olds.

Gain experience working in non-traditional education in a museum setting during our summer camp! We are looking for passionate and focused individuals who are willing to be flexible and explore with campers through hands-on learning. Counselors in Training will support Camp Instructors with camper supervision and set up and clean up camp programming. Must be willing to learn new things and have fun with campers! Counselors in training can earn volunteer hours for academic programs and letters of recommendation for future jobs.

The 3-week sessions are listed below. If a CIT would like to work more than the allotted 3-week session, arrangements can be made. Daily schedule is from 8:30 AM to 4 PM (including breaks).

  • Session 1= June 3-21
  • Session 2= June 24-July 12
  • Session 3= July 15-August 2
  • Must be available for at least three consecutive weeks of summer camp and a mandatory training session on Saturday, June 1st.

 Counselor in Training Responsibilities:

  • Assist Camp Instructor with implementing hands-on activities and programming.
  • Anticipates and ensures safety for campers and staff.
  • Ensure a neat, clean, and organized facility.
  • Ability to multi-task, be flexible, dependable, and responsible.
  • Foster interpersonal relationships through cooperation, helpfulness, and friendliness towards staff, campers, parents, and guests.
  • Be a role model towards campers and communicate positively with co-workers.
  • Prepare and organize materials for daily camp activities.
  • Deal with camper behavioral and physical issues in a professional and positive way.

 

Qualifications:

  • Age: 13-17 years old.
  • Passion for science and/or education.
  • Experience working with children is a plus.
  • Be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
  • Be able to have fun and be goofy!

Application Process:

  • Teacher letter of recommendation required.
  • 1-page essay written by applicant describing experience and/or interest.
  • Completed application form Applications sent to Gabrielle Meyer, Director of Learning.