Summer Camp Manager

About the Museum

The Childrens Museum of Pittsburgh provides innovative and inclusive museum experiences that inspire kindness joy creativity and curiosity for all learners. We forge connections with artists community partners and neighbors to work on behalf of children youth and families. We have a vision to transform education. We believe people of all ages can benefit from different types of learning experiences.

Position Summary:

Summer camps at Childrens Museum of Pittsburgh and MuseumLab are where kids ages 4-13 can explore art making storytelling nature game design metalworking and more on the largest childrens campus in the country. The weekly camps take full advantage of the Museums award-winning exhibits art studios maker spaces garden and community park.

The Summer Camp Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and logistics of the Childrens Museum 2026 Summer Camp program as well as hiring scheduling and supervising a diverse team of Summer Camp Educators and Associates. They work to ensure high-quality summer enrichment experiences which embody joy creativity curiosity and kindness for children and youth ages 4-13. This position requires experience in and knowledge of summer camp childcare settings or in/formal learning settings. This position also requires organization communication customer service and excellent teamwork skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Summer Camp Associates.
• Summer Camp Educators.

Essential Job Duties:

• Oversee summer camps operating M-F June 15-August 14 2026 exploring art nature making game design science movement and other topics.
• Support Summer Camp Educators in delivering high quality fun inclusive summer enrichment experiences for 65-80 children each week ages 4-13 on the Childrens Museum of Pittsburgh campus.
• Collaborate with members of the education learning and research departments to develop camp curriculum across subject areas.
• Coordinate material and snack orders and distribution for camp programs.
• Coordinate logistics of staffing and space use for multiple weekly camps creating schedules and monitoring operations.
• Communicate program information directly with museum staff campers and families.
• Train supervise observe support and provide feedback to camp educators.
• Provide direct support to campers and camp staff navigating issues that arise day-to-day to ensure the best possible experience for all involved.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Track program participation and outcomes for reporting.
• Follow all museum emergency and safety procedures.
• Provide behavioral support and conflict resolution between campers as needed.
• Assist with transitions during camp drop-off and pick-up lunches and exhibit exploration as needed.
• Respond to family questions and concerns in a timely manner.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time based on business needs and in support of the mission of Childrens Museum of Pittsburgh.

Job Qualifications:

Education:

• 3-4 years of experience in a related educational setting required including direct experience interacting with children and families. Bachelors degree preferred. Substitution of years of experience may be considered equivalent to formal educational training.

Experience:

• 1-2 years of supervisory experience required.
• Experience and enthusiasm for working with children required; experience with teaching or administration in a summer camp setting preferred.

Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills flexible thinking and ability to adjust expectations and actions with an open mind.
• Must be dependable and able to remain calm during stressful situations.
• Highly organized with excellent communication skills.
• Takes initiative and is able to work with a team but also work independently.

Physical Requirements & Equipment Usage:

• Walking Standing and Sitting: This position requires movement throughout museum spaces to interact with campers educators and to activate camp experiences.
• Lifting: Occasional lifting and moving of furniture equipment and supplies weighing up to approximately 35 lbs.
• Manual Dexterity: Employee in this position may operate various equipment including but not limited to power tools sharp tools etc.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment Hours of Work and Travel Requirements:

• The Summer Camp Manager will work Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm or as needed to support campers and staff.
• This is a temporary full-time position ending August 28 2026.
• Reliable travel capabilities to arrive on-site and on time for scheduled work shifts is required.
• Essential duties of this position are performed in a museum environment with regular interaction with the public children and families.

Clearances:

• FBI fingerprint results PA Child Abuse History Certificate (Act 33) and PA State Criminal Record Check (Act 34) are required.

Childrens Museum of Pittsburgh provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race color ancestry national origin gender sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation marital status religion age disability gender identity results of genetic testing veteran or military status or any other characteristic or trait protected by local state or federal law.

If you are interested in applying for this position please complete our online application found at:

you for your interest.

Required Experience:

Manager