Details **Open Date** 02/17/2025 **Requisition Number** PRN15643N **Job Title** Classroom Assistant **Working Title** Youth & Family Programs Assistant **Job Grade** A **FLSA Code** Nonexempt **Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No **Type** Non Benefited Staff / Student **Temporary?** Yes **Standard Hours per Week** 30 **Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time **Shift** Variable **Work Schedule Summary** The work schedule for this position is mostly weekdays, with an occasional weekend with advanced notice. Camp Staff begin working in early June with staff training the week of June 2-6. Most of our summer camp weeks run Monday – Thursday, beginning the week of June 9 and running through the week of August 11. We will have three weeks that run Monday – Wednesday (weeks of June 9, July 21, and August 11). Assistants work weekdays from about 7:45am-4:45pm. Fridays (Thursdays of short weeks) will have staff attending an hour-long morning staff meeting. Schedules may adjust slightly. **Is this a work study job?** No **VP Area** Academic Affairs **Department** 00018 - Utah Museum of Natl Hist Oper **Location** Campus **City** Salt Lake City, UT **Type of Recruitment** External Posting **Pay Rate Range** $16.00-$19.00 with a $0.50 per hour increase for staff in this position who have the ability to actively engage with visitors in a language other than English. **Close Date** 03/31/2025 **Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)** **Job Summary** Kickstart Your First Job with Fun, Learning, and Adventure! Looking for an exciting way to spend your summer? Want to build skills, make new friends, and gain real job experience? At the Natural History Museum of Utah, you’ll be part of a fun and supportive team, helping kids explore science, discovery, and the natural world. Whether it’s leading hands-on activities, sparking curiosity, or working behind the scenes, you’ll play a key role in creating unforgettable experiences. Join us and make your first job one to remember! About the Role: This temporary, entry-level position offers the opportunity to grow into a permanent part-time role. Program Assistants support our award-winning summer camp by helping with set-up, clean-up, supply prep, and even leading some of the program! You’ll receive training in communication, critical thinking, collaboration, classroom management, and informal education strategies—all valuable skills for future careers. We’re looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals who are passionate about creating positive experiences for children and eager to learn. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy making a difference, we’d love to have you on our team! At the Natural History Museum of Utah, we know that our strength comes from the varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our team. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging and strive to recruit, support, and retain a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Every member of our team, across all departments and levels, plays a vital role in creating exceptional, memorable, and multifaceted experiences for our guests, partners, and community. All staff receive ongoing professional development and are expected to contribute to an environment where our community members feel welcome, valued and inspired. Join us in making NHMU a place where curiosity thrives and learning is for everyone! **Responsibilities** * Support Exceptional Programs – Collaborate with our team to ensure every camp session is fun, engaging, and packed with high-quality learning experiences. * Bring Activities to Life – Help set up and facilitate hands-on science experiments, creative projects, and exciting camp activities that spark curiosity and excitement in young learners. * Keep Things Running Smoothly – Assist with program logistics, from organizing materials to ensuring seamless transitions between activities. * Create a Clean & Inspiring Space – Help deliver supplies, set up interactive lab spaces, and ensure everything is tidy and ready for the next adventure. * Be a Supervision Superstar – Help keep an eye on campers, ensuring they stay safe, engaged, and having a blast throughout the day. * Deliver WOW -Worthy Customer Service – Be a friendly, helpful presence for campers, families, and fellow staff, making every interaction a positive one. * Jump In Where Needed – Be flexible and ready to assist with other camp needs as they arise—team players make camp magic happen! **Minimum Qualifications** This is an entry-level position. Training will be provided. Must demonstrate an interest in learning about child development and guidance; a willingness to take direction from the assigned teacher; willing to obtain a food handlers permit, TB test, Bureau of Criminal Investigation ( BCI ) background check, first aid training are required. Demonstrated human relation and effective human relations skills are also required. **Preferences** * Experience with Young Explorers – You’ve worked with kids in camps, classrooms, museums, or other informal learning spaces and know how to spark their curiosity. * Reliable & Organized – You’re the person who shows up on time, ready to go, with everything in order. Dependability is your middle name! * A Fantastic Communicator – Whether you’re giving directions, answering questions, or leading an activity, you know how to connect with campers, parents, and teammates. * Energetic & Self-Motivated – You bring enthusiasm, take initiative, and aren’t afraid to dive in and make camp an unforgettable experience. * Passionate About STEAM & Nature – You have a broad knowledge of science, technology, engineering, art, and math—or at least a strong curiosity to learn more! * Customer Service Pro – You’re friendly, approachable, and ready to help, ensuring every camper and family has a positive experience. * Bilingual? Even Better! – Spanish speakers (or proficiency in another language) are a huge plus in making our programs more inclusive and welcoming. **Special Instructions Summary** Please provide a cover letter telling us why you hope to work at the Natural History Museum of Utah and what skills you’ll bring to our programing. **Additional Information** The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. 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