birthday activity guide
Chabot Space & Science Center seeks a dynamic, energetic,
responsible individual to deliver hands-on birthday party
activities to guests on weekends. As the program
deliverer, you will be responsible for checking and re-filling
necessary supplies, organizing and setting up the room
environment, facilitating the entire activity portion of the
birthday visit, and clean-up after the party. This
individual may also serve as a host for scout workshops and
overnights.
Job Title: Birthday Activity Guide/Scout Host
Position Summary: This position is responsible for
organizing & delivering birthday party activities and scout events.
The Activity Guide/Host will work with children of all ages, their
parents or caregivers, and scout leaders.
Birthday Party Responsibilities:
- Prep & deliver program activities (four themed parties;
Polar Ice Cream, Pop Rocket, Edible Compost Hotel and Solar
Car Challenge).
- Prepare the learning environment, including set-up, preparing
needed materials and inventorying supplies, initiating necessary
repairs and monitoring condition of equipment and furnishings
for everything used during birthday parties and scout events.
- Prep Birthday/Scout space prior to opening and clean up
room after closing each day.
- Communicate with Group Sales Coordinator for specifics of
scout event and/or birthday party activity.
- Lead informal classes and teach effectively in the classroom.
- Interact with and monitor children and parent/caregiver
activities.
- Report any problem that may occur with the children and/or
their parents/caregivers to group sales coordinator
- Maintain and improve organization of supplies and equipment
Scout Event Responsibilities:
- Scout group duties include checking the group in, giving
instructions as to the facility's resources, handing out schedules,
collecting liability forms, passing out name tags, etc.
- Check in with the instructor, astronomer, planetarium operator
and other persons in charge of the various nights’ events to
make sure that there are no issues related to the event.
- Shadow the group throughout the night, responding to issues
that arise.
- Set up for the dinner, and either 1) introduce overnight
host to group and transfer radio and responsibilities or 2)
stay overnight with the group, maintaining radio contact with
the scout leader and regularly checking center buildings to
make sure that no scout is out walking at night.
- The scout host may be required to set up for evening video
in classroom, set up breakfast the following morning, go over
the scavenger hunt form, pass out certificates, and check out
the group
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Previous experience working with children and families in
an educational setting
- Excellent oral communication skills
- Flexible team player and problem solver
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Outgoing, personable
- Works well with children
- Ability to work under pressure
- Interest in art, science, media, or early childhood education
helpful
- Must be able to lift 30lbs, occasionally climb ladder to
storage.
- Flexible to work holiday periods and weekend hours, punctual,
and reliable.
- Working knowledge of technology, especially Audio Video
equipment- occasional troubleshooting may be involved.
- Coursework in Early Childhood Education a plus
- Training in first aid and/or CPR for children and infants
a plus
- A basic understanding of astronomy a plus
Schedule and Pay Rate
Application Process:
Mail resume and cover letter to:
Human Resources Department
Chabot Space & Science Center
10000 Skyline Blvd,
Oakland, CA 94619
email:
Fax: 510-336-7491
* * We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only
those applicants under consideration will be contacted.
CSSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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