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| Job Title: | Bell Museum Summer Camp Assistant |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | Unspecified |
| Benefits: | Unspecified. |
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| Physical Required: | Unspecified |
| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
| Education Required: | High School Diploma/GED |
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| Experience Required: | Unspecified |
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Job ID359879
LocationTwin Cities
Job FamilySupplemental Employee
Full/Part TimePart-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code0001
Employee ClassCivil Service
About the Job
Starting Salary: $17.00/ hour
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
College: College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences
Campus Location: Bell Museum, UMN Twin Cities, St Paul Campus
Position Overview:
This position involves assisting camp leaders in creating a safe, age-appropriate, and positive learning environment during educational camp experiences centered on environmental science, natural history, and astronomy.
Duties and Responsibilities
Camp Activities (85%)
Assist summer camp leaders in creating a safe, fun, and enriching camp environment. Includes safety policies such as frequent hand washing, and reporting illness symptoms of campers.
Follow safety guidelines and practices ensuring that campers are safe at all times.
Assist with setup and tear down of camp activities.
Lead one camp activity per week.
Monitor and engage all age groups of campers during check-in and check-out by monitoring campers' well-being and safety, interacting with campers, playing games, and leading hands-on activities.
Camp staff are required to follow all safety-related policies and procedures at all times.
Other duties as assigned (15%)
Write a short bio to include in camp guardian communications.
Monitoring and leading games with campers during lunchtime and recess.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Coursework in education, physical or natural science, or equivalent experience.
- Experience working with youth and adults in a team environment.
- Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Must be dedicated, dependable, flexible and enthusiastic.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with environmental education and/or interpretation, science, education, astronomy, or youth studies.
- Experience working in a camp or after-school setting.
- Customer service experience.
- First Aid and CPR Certification.
Hours, Pay, Other
Position start date: June 17, 2024
Position end date: August 21, 2024
Hours: Full-Time - 40 hours per week
or Part-Time 20-25 hours per week
Required staff training days:
4-5 days (30-40 hours) of training to be scheduled between June 10 - 14. Times will vary
Pay rate: $17.00
Other: Successfully passing a background check is a requirement for this position.
About the Department
The Bell ignites and sustains curiosity for nature and the universe
The Bell Museum is Minnesota's official natural history museum, established by the legislature in 1872 and held in trust by the University of Minnesota. For over a century, the museum has preserved and interpreted our state's rich natural history and served learners of all ages. Additionally, our scientific collections contain over one million specimens, representing every county in Minnesota and various locales around the globe, and the Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan Planetarium expands the mission to the universe and points beyond.
We are looking for individuals to join our team who are inspired by our mission to ignite curiosity and wonder, explore our connections to nature and the universe, and create a better future for our evolving world. We believe that difference is a strength and are looking for candidates that reflect and respect diversity. We encourage you to apply for the position even if you do not believe you meet every qualification.
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
Please include in your cover letter the dates you are unavailable between 06/17/2024 and 08/21/2024.
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.
Questions about the position can be directed to Kate Sigurdson, ksigurds@umn.edu.
Diversity
We believe it is essential to create an environment that welcomes and empowers people from historically underrepresented and marginalized communities to have equitable access to the museum's resources as well as opportunities to transform our work. We are committed to upholding the diversity, equity, and inclusion definitions and values set forth by the and the
These values will be integrated in all aspects of the museum, including:
- Hiring, recruitment, retention, and advancement of staff and volunteers
- Selection and evaluation of program and exhibition content
- Providing meaningful opportunities to participate in planning and leadership
Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.
About the U of M
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.
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