Camps Supply Lead

Position Title: Camps Supply Lead

Division: Science Engagement & Outreach

Department:  Camps

Reports to: Exhibits, Education, and Outreach Supply Supervisor

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Pay Rate: $22.30/hr

Position Summary

The Camps Supply Lead will assist the Supply Supervisor in ensuring summer camp programming runs smoothly by inventorying, organizing, maintaining, and distributing camp supplies and assisting with overall operations for all camp locations. This position assists with purchasing by tracking, recording, and communicating supply needs, as well as leading a team of Supply Assistants. The Camps Supply Lead will also assist with preparing for the summer season prior to the start of camps.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Ensure camps supply needs are met by:

• Assist Supply Supervisor with supply inventory, communication, recording, and tracking purchases
• Monitor and maintain supply systems across all camp sites, including physical storage as well as online databases and resources
• Oversee and maintain the efficient organization and cleanliness of work and storage spaces, including the distribution of camp materials for both on and off-site locations
• Coordinate supply preparation and distribution and lead transportation of supplies to various offsite locations, including the set up and tear down of camp locations
• Direct the daily workflow of a small supply team to accomplish short-term and long-term tasks
• Assist camp admin with daily camp operations including supporting program staff, communicating with relevant Pacific Science Center departments, and implementation of all policies and procedures
• Communicating supply needs and changes with other camp staff, both on and offsite
• Assist with camper supervision when necessary, including during staff breaks, prep time, and drop off/pick up
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge of (or the ability to learn):

• Inventory and receiving practices, purchasing practices preferred
• The ability to learn basic science knowledge
• OSHA safety best practices
• Customer service best practices
• Leading the flow of various ongoing projects

Skills:

• Work and communicate effectively and respectfully with people from different cultural backgrounds
• Excellent customer service skills; approachable, with a welcoming body language and demeanor
• Flexible and able to adapt in rapidly changing, fast-paced environments
• Multitask, prioritize, and organize with sound judgement on time sensitive projects
• Excellent attention to detail

Ability to:

• Self-motivating, can work independently, as well as with a team and act as a leader of supply assistants
• Take initiative, learn and apply new content, policies and procedures
• Ensure campers of all ages and from diverse backgrounds are welcomed and served in a manner that makes their experience positive, memorable and consistent with Pacific Science Center’s mission, vision, and values
• Approach each interaction individually and without expectation or judgement of content knowledge level of interest, or background in science
• Work on present projects while simultaneously being proactive and plan ahead
• Comply with all camp procedures including all health and safety policies and supporting campers and others in the camp space with doing the same
• Maintain security and follow safety procedures

Qualifications

Required

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and respond to camp issues the arise throughout the day
• At least 21 years of age at the start of camp
• First Aid/AED/CPR certification or willingness to obtain
• WA State Food Handlers permit or willingness to obtain
• WA driver’s license and good driving record with at least 5 years of driving history, including no moving violations in the past 3 years

Preferred

• Associate degree (or in pursuit of), or equivalent experience
• Bachelor's degree (or in pursuit of)
• Informal education experience
• Supervisory experience
• Past summer camp experience
• Project management skills
• Availability from early June through early September

Working Conditions

• This is a temporary, full-time summer position that begins before the start of camps
• This position requires driving a 15-passanger van for supply trips and assuming responsibility of the safety and security of all passengers
• Due to a variety of camps and locations, hours can vary, typically totaling 40 hours per week from Early June through early September
• Some camps are full day while others are half day only, this position remains full-time
• A uniform T-Shirt is provided and required to be worn while on the job
• This position requires lifting (50 lbs. unassisted, program materials & supplies)

This position description generally describes the principle functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required.  It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Compensation

Pay is based on several factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and years of experience.

Starting Base Salary Range: $22.30

In addition to base salary, Pacific Science Center offers the following benefits to temporary employees: 

• 403(b) Retirement Savings
• Employee PacSci Membership

Pacific Science Center stands with those who are courageously fighting against hate, racism, and injustice. We recognize that not being racist is not sufficient. We must be actively anti-racist, and we commit to doing so.  We prioritize inclusion, diversity, equity, and access in everything we do. Curiosity and critical thinking are essential to the dialogue and changes that need to happen.

Pacific Science Center complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at HRDepartment@pacsci.org.