Description:
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the purchase, organization and distribution of materials for camp classes in Sugar Land each week, including trips to local stores to purchase supplies
- Delivering summer camp supplies to and from the museum’s main campus in Hermann Park to Sugar Land several times a week
- Become familiar with the Education Collection procedures, materials and staff at the main campus
- Accompany camp or scout classes on field trips around the Houston area
- Communicate and coordinate with teachers, teaching assistants and other museum staff regarding camp logistics
- Prepare and inventory supplies for the following summer
- Interact with camp parents and campers in a professional and accommodating demeanor
- Problem-solve as questions and issues arise
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Organized and reliable
- Works well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, and takes initiative when necessary
- An interest in youth education and nonprofits, particularly in a museum setting, is preferred. Those interested in organizational aspects of large, nonprofit program management are encouraged to apply
- Experience in customer service is ideal as it is a key element of this position which interacts with campers ages 6-17, parents and museum patrons
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and PC platforms
Requirements:
- Must be a full-time college student as of spring 2024 returning as a full-time student in fall 2024
- Valid driver’s license and access to an insured, reliable vehicle for use during work hours
- Able to provide a driving record upon request
- Able to lift large items up to 40 pounds
- Able to walk and stand for long periods of time
- Must comply with the museum’s health and safety protocols
- Eligibility Restrictions: Family members of current or former employees or board members of the Houston Museum of Natural Science are not eligible for this internship.