Bell Summer Camp Youth Support Coordination

Hours, Pay, Other

• Position start date: June 5, 2023
• Position end date: September 1, 2023
• Hours:
  • Hours: 30-35 hours/week, for 10 weeks in the weeks of June 12, 2022 to September 1, 2022 time period. Approximately 24-32 hours per week between June 5 and June 9th. Times may vary.
• Required staff training days:
  • 4-5 days (30-40 hours) of training to be scheduled between June 12 - 15. Times will vary
• Pay rate: $19.00/hr
• Other: A background check is required for this position.

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Bell Museum

Temp Casual Employment

Pay Rate: $19.00/ hour

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

College: College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences

Campus Location: Bell Museum, St. Paul Campus

Working with the Youth & Family Programs Coordinator, this individual is responsible for coordinating behavioral and emotional support for campers, creating and operating camp systems in order to remain in compliance with safety policies and procedures, and communicating efficiently and effectively with camp families and camp staff. The Youth Support Coordinator will also provide assistance to camp leaders, assistants, and other staff during the course of camp activities, which may include stepping in to teach classes on an as-needed basis.

The person in this position will help manage check-in and check-out times, and follow all Safety of Minors policies.

The Bell ignites and sustains curiosity for nature and the universe. The Bell Museum envisions a hopeful future where all are inspired by nature and empowered by science.

The Bell Museum is Minnesota’s official natural history museum, established by the legislature in 1872 and held in trust by the University of Minnesota. For over a century, the museum has preserved and interpreted our state’s rich natural history and served learners of all ages. Additionally, our scientific collections contain over one million specimens, representing every county in Minnesota and various locales around the globe, and the Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan Planetarium expands the mission to the universe and points beyond.

We are looking for individuals to join our team who are inspired by our mission to ignite curiosity and wonder, explore our connections to nature and the universe, and create a better future for our evolving world. We believe that difference is a strength and are looking for candidates that reflect and respect diversity. We encourage you to apply for the position even if you do not believe you meet every qualification.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

In addition to the online application, please submit a resume and a cover letter.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).

Questions about the position can be directed to Kate Sigurdson, ksigurds@umn.edu.

We believe it is essential to create an environment that welcomes and empowers people from historically underrepresented and marginalized communities to have equitable access to the museum’s resources as well as opportunities to transform our work. We are committed to upholding the diversity, equity, and inclusion definitions and values set forth by the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences and the University of Minnesota.

These values will be integrated in all aspects of the museum, including:

• Hiring, recruitment, retention, and advancement of staff and volunteers
• Selection and evaluation of program and exhibition content
• Providing meaningful opportunities to participate in planning and leadership

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

Please note: All employees at the University of Minnesota are required to comply with the University’s Administrative Policy: COVID-19 Vaccination and Safety Protocol by either providing proof of being fully vaccinated on their first day of employment, or complete a request for an exemption for medical exemption or religious reasons. To learn more please visit: https://safe-campus.umn.edu/return-campus/get-the-vax

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.