Senior Summer Camp Instructor
Museum of Science and Industry, ChicagoChicago, Illinois, United States
Posted April 14, 2026
46000 - 46000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is committed to advancing diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion across our workforce, experiences, and day-to-day operations.
Job Description
The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is seeking a Senior Summer Camp Instructor to deliver summer camp workshops for youth entering Kindergarten - 12th grade. This is a temporary, fulltime position taking place onsite at the Museum from Monday, June 23rd through Friday, August 15th, 2025.
Requirements
- Deliver engaging and dynamic education programming for camp participants using the Museum Camps Grid System.
- Use inquiry-based practices in facilitating learning and engagement.
- Ensure safe operation of all Museum Camp equipment and hand tools.
- Organize and set up materials and camp space before and after programs.
- Assist with the daily operations of the Museum Camp space, including greeting youth and families, administer parents signing students in and out of camps, manage lunch and break times, and other camp related duties.
- In collaboration with Camp Associates, modify and implement content revisions within the Grid system used in each studio or classroom (based on instructor, intern, and student feedback).
- Provide guidance to junior camp instructors and interns with camp content and procedures.
Benefits
- Paid vacation days
- Health benefits
- Free admission to Griffin MSI for family and friends
- Free admission to other museums
- Free parking in Griffin MSI's garage
