(Seasonal) Camp Counselor at the Independence Seaport Museum
Job Title: Camp Counselor
Job Status: Approx. 40 hours a week, seasonal.
Salary: $15/hr
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Description:
Seaport Summer Camp Counselors guide campers through exciting and engaging lessons, lead museum and ship tours and provide additional on-water support during summer camp experiences.
Counselors work every Monday- Friday from June 20th until August 12th . There is mandatory training on June 16 and June 17. There is a built-in one-week break July 4th – 8th.
Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience teaching young children, bachelor’s degree or college coursework in the education or museum field preferred.
Willingness to spend considerable time outside and on the water each day.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with other counselors and Seaport Museum staff.
Must be available for all seven weeks of camp plus training.
Upon hiring, a PA Child Abuse History Clearance and State Criminal Record Check are required.
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated is defined as at least two weeks after your final dose. Medical and religious exemptions will apply.
Ability to row and maneuver rowboats and two-person kayaks preferred but not required.
Experience or interest in teaching environmental science and history preferred but not required.
First Aid/CPR certification not required but encouraged.
Essential Duties:
Lead educational programs and activities during 7 weeks of Seaport Summer Camp as assigned
Provide on-water kayaking and rowing support/assistance as assigned.
Provide chaperone coverage after camp hours for campers enrolled in After Care
Provide occasional Before Care coverage for early arrivals.
Lead ships or walking tours as assigned.
Assist Education, Curatorial, Workshop on the Water departments with programming content for Camp as needed.
Provide support and guidance for Junior Counselors as they perform assigned tasks and assist with activities.
Gather, maintain, and monitor inventory of supplies needed for programming.
Maintain calm, positive, and organized atmosphere using classroom management skills.
Serve as a positive role model and mentor to all campers and junior counselors.
Communicate with parents and chaperones as needed.
The Independence Seaport Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, inclusion, and equity as matters of fairness and effectiveness. We are committed to hiring and retaining a staff that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, fostering an inclusive working environment where staff of all backgrounds feel welcomed and engaged in our mission. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
To apply:
Upload a brief cover letter and your resume to https://phillyseaport.efficientapply.com/jobs/ . No phone calls.
Independence Seaport Museum deepens the appreciation, understanding and experience of the Philadelphia region’s waterways through history, science, art and community. For more information, please visit www.phillyseaport.org.
We are located on Penn’s Landing at 211 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19106. The Museum is easily accessible by public transportation and nearby parking and is ADA accessible.
(Posted 3/24)