The Camp Operations Program Supervisor works with CMA and CMNH staff to plan, develop, and implement activities that adhere to the museum’s student-centered, inquiry-based philosophy and utilize the museum’s indoor and outdoor spaces. Design activities that are appropriate for inter-age groups of up to 50 children. Assure safety and security of all post-campers at all times. Engage and interact with participants in collaboration with the operations team. Maintain classroom and supplies. Maintain communication with direct supervisors and interact successfully with parents/guardians of participants.

This temporary position will run from approximately May 2026 – August 2026.

SCHEDULING:

Applicants should be available for Summer Camp Orientation on Saturday, May 16th and Camp Training Day on Saturday, May 30th.

Shifts will be either 7:00am – 1:00pm or 10:45am – 5:30pm based on applicant’s availability and program needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BA, BS or BFA.
• Minimum two years’ experience working with children including some supervisory experience.
• Museum familiarity preferred but not required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated success as a councilor/teacher in a classroom, afterschool, or camp environment for children, including some supervisory experience.

• Strong verbal communication skills as well as ability to follow instructions independently.
• Timeliness, and cooperative and congenial demeanor.
• Must thrive in a team-oriented environment and work well with the public.
• Understanding of classroom management, strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Flexibility and ability to perform well in a fast-paced setting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position requires constant mobility around the program space and through museum exhibit halls for several hours at a time.
• If the person is not able to bend or lift items of 20 – 50 lbs., they must be willing to ask for assistance performing tasks that require these actions.
• Candidates will be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. 

ENVIRONMENT:

• This position requires daily time spent outside for lunch and recess in the summer and movement around the museum spaces.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITES:

• Design and lead creative, afterschool-like activities that are fun and engaging for inter-age groups of children ages 6 to 13.
• Ensure the entire operations team is actively participating, engaging, and interacting with participants and are adhering to all established safety procedures.
• Assure safety and security of post-campers at all times.
• Assist in the administration of camp materials, organization of supplies and cleanliness of spaces.
• Attend weekly consultation and debrief meeting with one or more direct supervisors.
• Maintain supplies ensuring that all equipment, games, toys, and supplies are available, are used properly, and are in good working order.
• Other duties as assigned.

Please see a full list of requirements on the Carnegie Museums' careers page.

This Temporary position is eligible for the Carnegie Museums' many benefits.