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Title: Camp CBG Operations Assistant
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Education
Reports to: Manager, Camp Programs
Supervises: Campers, Volunteers
Seasonal Full-time
Position Overview: Assist Camp Programs in all aspects of management of Camp CBG, with a focus on day-to-day logistics. Camp CBG is a specialized program of the Education Department that focuses on the development, delivery, and evaluation of outdoor science, nature, art, and food-based educational programs for children ages 2 to 15.
Responsibilities
- Prepare equipment and supplies for instructors daily.
- Assist with daily pick-up and drop-off site, including interacting with parents and supervising children.
- Direct volunteers to their assignments.
- Supervise campers during lunch period.
- Assist with administrative aspects of program as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Position is full-time, seasonal, June 3 through August 14, 2024.
Chicago Botanic Garden Values & Behaviors:
VALUES As an organization, we... | BEHAVIORS As an organization, we... |
Prioritize a culture of GROWTH. We commit to remaining curious in how we approach our work. |
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Seek to UNDERSTAND. We seek to understand others from their perspective. |
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See one another through a lens of RESILIENCE. We believe that all individuals can experience good outcomes with support. |
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Build TRUST through TRANSPARENCY. We hold ourselves and others accountable by centering decision making that honors all people. |
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Qualifications
Our ideal candidate will have the following:
- Summer camp experience and/or two or more years of working with children in an educational setting is preferred.
- Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills are required.
- Reputation for flexibility, efficiency, and punctuality.
- Must enjoy interacting with people of all ages.
- Candidates must have a valid driver's license.
Physical Demands: Must be able to work outdoors, stand for long periods of time, and lift 25 pounds.
Why Apply?
Come work in a setting that is like no other as you support our mission: We cultivate the power of plants to sustain and enrich life. Take the first step toward being one of the employees who make the Garden one of the treasures of the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Apply today. Please note that applicants who do not meet the required qualifications will not be considered.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or basis of disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of personnel so classified.
In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, the Chicago Botanic Garden does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its programs or activities, including in employment or admissions. Please call (847) 835-8264 to contact our Title IX Coordinator should you have questions or concerns. Please do not call this number to inquire about job postings or the status of your application, or with solicitations from companies or third-party recruiters.
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