Program Coordinator

Position: Program Coordinator
Reports To: Program Director
Compensation: $19 / Hour
Duration: June, July & August (20 – 40 Hours / Week)

About Us
ExplorationWorks is a hands-on science center located in the Great Norther Town Center in Helena. Founded in 2000, our mission is to ignite a lifelong love for science to enrich Montana’s future. We inspire kids and their families to discover, explore, and learn together through inquiry-based science education. Each year over 40,000 visitors of all ages come to ExplorationWorks to experience our many exhibits, programs, camps, and classes. STEM programs happen in our museum and schools, as well as public libraries and community events. Our staff consists of 16 regular employees, as well as 20 – 30 seasonal staff. We are proud to offer a fun, educational, and positive place to work.

Position Overview
The successful applicant will assist the Program Director and Instructors in a variety of different ways to ensure the staff team has support and operations run smoothly.

Job Description
Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited) to the following:

• Assist Instructors with campers who need additional support.
• Ensure the physical safety and emotional wellbeing of campers.
• Help with administrative tasks required for summer camp operations.
• Monitor classrooms and program areas to ensure they are clean and stocked with supplies.
• Ensure Instructors have everything required to lead their camps.
• Leading camps as an Instructor if needed in urgent situations as necessary.
• Collaborate with co-workers through email, phone, text, and in person.
• Maintain a high level of energy and enthusiasm regardless of the situation.
• Always model acceptable behavior through a professional demeanor.
• Monitor camper behavior and provide strategies to staff about behavior management.
• Record incident reports and share serious situations with the Program Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Clear Federal Background Check
• 2 Years of Post-Secondary Education
• Ability to Lift and Carry up to 30 lbs.
• Reliable Transportation
• Attend Staff Training Sessions on June 11 & 12 (9 am – 4 pm)
• First Aid & CPR (or willingness to acquire it with the cost covered by ExplorationWorks)

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Positive Attitude and Ability to Take Initiative
• Exceptional and Engaging Presentation Abilities
• Comfortable Supporting Campers with Additional Needs
• Excellent Classroom Management Skills
• Adaptable to Changing Needs
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Superior Communication Skills
• Reliable and Punctual
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Responsible and Self-Motivated
• Capable of Working as Part of a Team and Independently
• Flexible to Shifting Priorities
• Comfortable Handling Confidential Information
• Willingness to Learn
• High Level of Integrity

ASSETS

• Experience Working with Children (informal or formal educational setting)
• Experience in STEM Learning Environments (development and / or implementation)

BENEFITS

• Experience Supporting Staff & Campers
• Managing Administrative Tasks for Complex Operations

Apply
Please forward your cover letter and resume to: saraf@explorationworks.org. Hiring is ongoing until a suitable candidate is selected. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. ExplorationWorks is committed to an inclusive environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, and/or age.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Helena, MT 59601 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Helena, MT 59601: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19