What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Representative - Explore Camp position at Cranbrook Educational Community?
Camp Representative – Explore Camp
Cranbrook Institute of Science’s on-site Explore Camps give inquisitive campers the support they need to learn through doing. Campers work together to tackle activities, experiments, and investigations as they explore popular science topics in a unique and safe environment. For more information, please visit our website at 2025 Explore Camps! | Cranbrook Institute of Science
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
This position supports the camp director and educator with activity prep, engages campers in activities, and assists with camper needs.
Qualifications Required:
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Demonstrated experience working with children such as babysitting, school/church groups or daycare environment.
- Ability to effectively relate to campers, staff, parents, and museum guests.
Preferred: College degree or current student; at least one years’ experience working with children in a camp/group setting.
Timeframe: Training begins in June; day camp sessions run Monday-Friday starting July 7th to August 1st with the possible opportunity to extend employment through August and beyond. Typically, an 8-hour day between the hours 8am/8:30am – 4pm/4:30pm. Must be able to work the entire length of camp.
Wage: $16.50/hour
Benefits:
- Paid training
- Camp/staff t-shirts (and unlimited sunscreen, water, and bug spray)
- Daily lunch provided (weeks of 7/7-8/1)
- Discounts for children/grandchildren
- Resumé builder
- Meet new friends (or talk a friend into applying, too)
- Institute of Science membership (provide at end of camp-some restrictions apply)
For consideration, please submit a resume.
Salary : $17
