JOB DETAILS
Associate Program Manager for Camp and Teambu
CompanyMuseum Of Life And Science
LocationDurham
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 11, 2026
About The Company
The Museum of Life and Science is one of North Carolina’s top attractions. Situated on 84-acres, our interactive science park includes a science center, a butterfly conservatory which is one of the largest in the world and beautifully-landscaped outdoor exhibits which are safe havens for rescued black bears, lemurs, and endangered red wolves. Our mission is to create a place of lifelong learning where people, from young child to senior citizen, embrace science as a way of knowing about themselves, their community, and their world.
About the Role
Are you equally at home designing a great STEM activity, coaching a camp counselor, and leading a roomful of adults through a team challenge? As Associate Program Manager for Camp and Teambuilding, at the Museum of Life and Science, you’ll bring creativity, organization, and a love of learning to some of the Museum’s most energetic programs.
Job Title: Associate Program Manager for Camp and Teambuilding
Job Classification: Regular, Full-time, Non-exempt
Department: Education & Engagement
Reports to: Program Manager of Camps
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Position Objective:
To support the Museum’s mission by developing and managing the delivery of a portfolio of facilitated learning experiences with a particular focus on camp, Kids Night Out, TeamLab, and other theme-based, recurring programs in camps and teambuilding.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED
- 3 years’ experience facilitating in an informal education or summer camp setting
- Experience developing curriculum in informal education or summer camp settings
- Passion for informal education, particularly related to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), computational thinking, and/or design thinking
- Ability to engage with children and adults in a friendly, professional manner
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Strong organizational skills
- Creativity, dependability, flexibility and enthusiasm
- Experience managing a classroom or audience of children, young adult, or adult learners.
- Must be able to travel distances of up to one mile over varying terrains and lift up to 25lbs
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to work some weekends, evenings, and holidays
PREFERRED
- College degree in a related subject
- Experience managing seasonal staff
- Experience in Summer Camp Leadership
- Experience working in a museum or other informal educational setting
- Fluency in language other than English (with particular interest in Spanish)
- Experience working with children or adults with different abilities
- Experience working with science professionals or academics
- Experience with program evaluation
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Program Manager for Camps in development of a strategy and operational plan for camp programs and onsite classes, including caretaker and client communication, program structure, classroom management, and program policies.
- Manage a team to develop Summer Camp curriculum, and serve as the primary curriculum writer
- Act as Site Director for all Schools Out Camps as well as our Camp Curiosity Summer Camp Location.
- Lead efforts in caregiver communication both in-person and virtually
- Supervise and coach staff on best practices for caregiver communication, customer service, classroom management, conflict resolution, and pedagogy.
- Lead training for staff on facilitation of activities and classroom management.
- Serve as an Emergency Coordinator on the Museum’s Emergency Coordinator Committee
- Provide ongoing support and feedback to staff working in camps and classes.
- Manage a team of part-time staff and volunteers in delivery of camps and classes.
- Assist in recruitment, candidate selection, onboarding and communication for over 60 seasonal summer camp staff
- Manage day of and post-program logistics for TeamLab, our adult teambuilding program
- Manage and facilitate the monthly Kids Night Out program
- Facilitate TeamLab programs as assigned
- Communicate and build relationships across departments to ensure quality program delivery.
- Some evening and weekend hours required
Additional relevant responsibilities, skills, and Trainings
- Small Animal Handling (requires internal training and adherence)
- Serve on Program Animal Committee
- In accordance with the Museum’s Child Protection Policy, support the Museum’s child abuse prevention efforts, including awareness and implementation of practices that promote the safety and well-being of all children on the Museum’s campus
- Standard CPR and First Aid Training
Staff Oversight
Summer Camp Staff, some part-time facilitatorsKey Skills
Informal educationCurriculum developmentSTEM educationClassroom managementStaff supervisionTeam buildingProgram managementConflict resolutionCustomer servicePedagogyCommunicationOrganizational skillsLeadershipDesign thinkingComputational thinking
Categories
EducationManagement & LeadershipScience & ResearchCustomer Service & Support
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Associate Program Manager will develop and manage a portfolio of facilitated learning experiences, including summer camps and teambuilding programs. They are responsible for curriculum development, staff supervision, and ensuring high-quality program delivery through effective communication and classroom management.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
167
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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