Summer Camp Counselor

Title: Summer Camp Counselor

State Role Title: Education Support Specialist I

Hiring Range: $15.00/hour

Pay Band: 2

Agency: The Science Museum of Virginia

Location: Broad Street Station

Agency Website: https://smv.org/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Do you have a passion for working with kids, making science come to life, and creating unforgettable memories? The Science Museum of Virginia wants YOU to join our team as a Summer Camp Counselor! Get ready to have fun, inspire young minds, and be a part of a dynamic and exciting camp experience!

As a Summer Camp Counselor, you will play a key role in ensuring every camper has the BEST summer possible. Duties and/or key responsibilities to include but are not limited to:

• Help facilitate engaging, hands-on science activities for campers ages 6-11
• Plan and lead ice-breakers and fun games to keep kids laughing and learning
• Be prepared to handle emergencies with care and confidence, ensuring camper safety
• Communicate with parents to share the awesome experiences their kids are having at camp
• Be a positive, supportive role model who creates a welcoming, inclusive environment for all
• Perform other duties assigned as needed

This is a temporary position (11 weeks), Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm, from May 26th – August 8th, 2025. If you're ready to create an unforgettable summer for both yourself and our campers, apply today and be part of an experience that’ll make a difference!

This is a temporary seasonal position; no state benefits are provided. Interested applicants must apply at http://jobs.virginia.gov/

Minimum Qualifications

Desirable candidates should be energetic, outgoing, and have a genuine appreciation of working with children in an educational environment; have the ability to be a self-starter and work successfully with little supervision; the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with staff; and the ability to effectively present content in both one-on-one and group situations in an engaging way. Science “expertise” is not required, but willingness to learn is. The successful candidate will also demonstrate effective problem-solving skills, patience and flexibility.

Additional Considerations

Experience in theater, teaching or public speaking; experience working with children of various ages in a camp setting; working towards a degree with coursework in science or education OR equivalent experience. Previous experience delivering educational programs in informal and/or formal settings is a plus. Museum experience and first aid training are a plus. Bilingual competency, particularly Spanish language, a plus.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Science Museum of Virginia will accept ONLY online applications for all Science Museum employment opportunities. To be considered for this position, you must submit a Commonwealth of Virginia application or resume through the on-line “Virginia Jobs” (RMS) employment site no later than 11:55 p.m. on the closing date listed. If the position is an open until filled recruitment; the position will remain open for a minimum of 5 workdays or until the position is filled. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and additional qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application; therefore, it is essential to provide detailed information. Submitting an application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility. The RMS website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application and this position. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date. Computers are available for applying for jobs in public libraries and the Virginia Employment Commission offices.

The Science Museum seeks motivated people of all backgrounds. We value diversity of cultures, races and ethnicities, gender expressions, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer the Science Museum Welcomes Veterans to apply! We provide hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application or resume.

Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. A record of criminal history does not automatically bar an applicant from consideration. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks.

The Science Museum will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.