Camps Aide

Various Locations in Puget Sound Area, 200 2nd Ave N., Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Posted Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM

At Pacific Science Center, our mission is to ignite curiosity in every child and fuel a passion for discovery, experimentation, and critical thinking in all of us. Our colleagues are passionate lifelong learners who live our mission every day. Each of us commits to bring an inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) focus in every aspect of our work. Join our collaborative team and help steward our warm, welcoming, community-learning environment at Pac Sci.

As part of our ongoing commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, we’re invested in building teams with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Data shows that women and BIPOC candidates more frequently do not apply to a job because they don’t feel that they meet all of the qualifications listed. If you have some of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed and you share Pac Sci's values and support our mission, we encourage you to apply.

Position Title: Camps Aide

Department: Camps

Reports to: Education andCamp Programs Supervisor

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

The Camp Aide will ensure smooth camp programing by providing support to classroom educators and camp location site leads as directed. This position upholds our mission to provide safe, interactive, week-long STEM camps for school age children to spark lifelong curiosity, significantly enhance the participant’s experience and expand Pacific Science Center’s role as a driving force for informal science education. The Camp Aide position will focus on two areas of operations: classroom management and supply inventory.

• Assist education staff by supervising campers during staff breaks and prep time, and leading recreational activities, including songs and games
• Supervise campers in Extended-Day program if scheduled
• Comply with all camp procedures including all health and safety policies and supporting campers and others in the camp space with doing the same
• Assist in maintaining supply and inventory records for designated camp groups and communicating needs or issues to supply staff
• Provide feedback and program evaluation to Camps for Curious Minds leadership
• Welcome and assist campers and guardians during drop-off/pick-up, answer questions and convey necessary information
• Maintain an inviting and helpful demeanor while interacting with all guests
• Communicate guest feedback and concern to Camps for Curious Minds leadership
• Complete incident reports when needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge of (or the ability to learn):

• Basic science knowledge

Skills:

• Enjoys and expresses passion toward working with children, youth development, camps, or education settings, and areas in STEM
• Can problem solve, utilizes decision making skills as a team or independently
• Work effectively and respectfully with people from different cultural backgrounds
• Flexibility and adaptability in rapidly changing environments

Ability to:

• Take initiative and act independently, as well as within a team
• 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
• Maintain safety and security procedures at all times

Qualifications

Required

• Comfortable working with/teaching children
• High level of enthusiastic showmanship and initiative
• Attending and completing training sessions before start of summer camps
• Able to work in a team and accept instruction
• Flexibility and ability to work in a variety of fast-paced settings
• At least 16 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
• Available to work a minimum of 6 full weeks of the summer season (June 22-August 28)
• High school diploma (or currently in…