Summer Camp Assistant

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens offers world-class horticulture, art & nature-based exhibitions and educational programs. The 13-acre indoor and outdoor facility—situated two miles from downtown Columbus—features glasshouses including the historic John

F. Wolfe Palm House; botanical gardens including the Scotts Miracle‑Gro Foundation Children’s Garden and Scotts Miracle‑Gro-Foundation Community Garden Campus; and event venues. The Conservatory is home to the largest collection of Chihuly glass in a botanical garden and Light Raiment II by internationally renowned artist James Turrell. Committed to the community, the Conservatory strives to provide an accessible and welcoming experience to all.

As a premier botanical garden destination, we connect people to nature and create life enhancing experiences.

Envision a world that celebrates nature as essential to the human experience.

The Summer Camp Assistant is responsible for supporting the Camp and Scout Educator in executing the Summer Camp program. Duties include, but are not limited to, organizing and preparing supplies for activities, communicating with camp families, documenting camp incidents, and assisting camp counselors with activities as needed.

Compensation
: $17/hour

Number of positions
: 1

Schedule/weekly hours
:
Full-time Seasonal Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm or 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Start/end dates
: 05/25/26 - 08/07/26

• Organize and maintain all camp equipment, supplies, and campareas, focusing on the Pre‑K half‑day camps.
• Communicate in a professional manner with camp families through emails, phone calls, and in‑person conversations.
• Assist in documentation of all accidents, injuries, incidents, complaints, and problems.
• Assist in implementing and enforcing camp policies and procedures.
• Assist in leading and guiding camp counselors through camp policies, procedures, and administrative tasks.
• Assist as a support system for campers with intellectual and developmental disabilities by de‑escalating overstimulating situations.
• Lead before or after camp care.
• Substitute for camp counselors as needed in the occasion of an absence.
• Serve as a role model and maintain the health, safety, and welfare of children and camp counselors.
• Demonstrate a focus on serving the campers and guests of the Conservatory, maintaining the highest standards of customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D required; completion of at least 1 year towards an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Natural Resources, Environmental or other Sciences, Fine Arts, or similar field preferred.
• Experience working with preschool age children (ages 3‑5) is highly preferred but not required.
• Experience working with children or adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in the techniques of informal learning and a keen interest in sharing knowledge with visitors.
• 6 months of related work experience preferred, including informal education, customer service, and/or administrative work.

• Effective written & verbal communication skills with the ability to give
• precise information when communicating with camp families and assist in presentations
• to children as needed.
• Proficient in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Proficient organizational skills
• Child First Aid/CPR is required before beginning of camp.
• A professional demeanor and highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and meet timelines.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and remain on an exact schedule of events.
• Ability to deliver educational content that follows written lessons and departmental goals as needed.
• Ability to move about for up to 5 miles/day and move materials weighing up to 25 pounds with or without accommodations.
• Ability to pass a background check and fingerprinting.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to provide reliable transportation.

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Conservatory does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, lactation status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other protected status. The Conservatory values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.