{ Operations Coordinator }

The Operations Coordinator supports the Camp Director and an entire staff of exceptionally talented, fun, and dedicated educators to create a high-quality art, science and outdoor camp program for families all over the Bay Area. If you are organized, detail-oriented and passionate about education (and the arts, sciences and outdoors), then the Operations Coordinator position is for you! Supported by our premier partners, The Tech Museum, de Young Museum and Klutz, and together with the camp staff, you will work to create something unforgettable for campers and staff alike. As Operations Coordinator, you will manage the day to day operations of a summer camp under the leadership of your Camp Director. In this dynamic, creative environment you will develop skills in the realms of camp operations, project management, staff scheduling, and leadership.

• Attend weekend of staff training June 7 & 8
• Work with the Camp Director for 2-3 paid days the week before camp begins for ongoing training and camp set up

• Provide administrative and management support to the Camp Director through daily, consistent, and clear communication
  
• Interact with camp families to ensure a professional, positive, and memorable experience
  
• Prepare, manage, and maintain weekly camper paperwork and materials needed for camper check-in, check-out and extended care
  
• Participate in daily opening and closing ceremonies, all-camp activities, snack and lunch supervision, and the camper check-in and check-out processes
  
• Potentially manage Summer Intern Program. This may vary depending on level of experience.
  
• Assist the staff with numerous daily tasks, some of which involve managing the campers
  
• Assist with daily set up and clean up before and after camp
  
• Attend weekly staff meetings on Thursdays
• Participate in one day of set up on the weekend before camps starts
• Participate in one day of clean up the day after camp ends
• Complete mid and end of camp staff surveys

 Work Hours (camp is in session 9am - 3pm)
Estimated work hours amount to 41-45 hrs per week.  Typical schedule:  Monday-Wednesday, Friday: 7:45am-4:00pm; Thursday: 7:45am-5:00pm.

Qualifications/Requirements

• College graduate
• Experience working with kids going into K-5th grades
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Computer savvy; knows how to use Microsoft Excel
• Flexible, trustworthy, and positive
• Works well as a member of a team, can multi-task, take personal initiative, responsible, energetic, organized, detail-oriented, communicative, and a demonstrated problem-solver
• Adult and child CPR/First aid certification is required. Certification must be completed before camp begins and be valid through the end of camp. You will be required to show proof of certification before beginning work (Galileo will reimburse for certification cost).