Classes Site Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

The Classes Site Supervisor supports the daily operations of OMSI's Summer Classes program. They are responsible for organizing and coordinating class visits with external partners and community organizations, supporting instructor staff, and communicating programming expectations and procedures.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Organizes and coordinates on-site science classes operations, working closely with Classes Supply Specialists and the Transportation Coordinator;
• Oversees daily classes operations including supporting instructors and handling in-class student behavior issues;
• Communicates effectively with students, caregivers, co-workers, and supervisors about programming expectations and procedures;
• Communicates with community organizations and other outside contacts;
• Actively integrates diversity, equity, access, and inclusion across their work.

Working Conditions

• This position is non-exempt, paid hourly;
• This position is a special project, full-time scheduled for 40 hours/week;
  • This position is scheduled to work June 16, 2025 - August 30, 2025.
• This position requires working onsite at the museum location;
• Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, and sit on the floor multiple times a day;
• Physical Demands: 50% sitting, 10% standing, 40% lifting/carrying/pushing up to 50 lbs.;
• Vision Demands include:
  • Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches of less)
  • Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
  • Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
  • Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left or right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
  • Depth and perception (three dimensional vision, ability to judge distance and spatial relationships)
  • Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eyes to bring an object into sharp focus)
• Environmental Demands include:
  • Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
  • Work near moving mechanical parts
  • Work in high, precarious places
  • Toxic or caustic chemicals
  • Risk of electric shock
• Noise Levels include:
  • Very quiet (examples: forest trail, isolation booth for hearing test)
  • Quiet (examples: library, private office)
  • Moderate (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)
  • Loud (examples: metal can manufacturing department, large earth-moving equipment)
  • Very loud (examples: jack hammer work, front row at rock concert)

Secondary Job Responsibilities

Secondary responsibilities include-but are not limited to-the following:

• Teaching or demonstrating science curriculum, as needed;
• Provides first aid care to participants and staff when necessary;
• Mentors instructors and assistants;
• Provides classroom and peer support.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

REQUIREMENTS:

• Working knowledge of and/or ability to effectively practice project coordination;
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills;
• Demonstrated ability to pivot between individual and team work;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products;
• Exercises sound judgment while upholding high integrity and ethical standards;
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and communication skills that adhere to confidentiality, protocol, and community agreements.

PREFERENCES:

• Developed knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles;
• Proficient or native fluency in a second language (non-English).

Education & Work Experience

REQUIREMENTS:

• Combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree;
• Prior classroom, enrichment, or youth engagement experience;
• Demonstrated experience or ability to work in a fast-paced environment, often with stringent and overlapping time constraints;
• Demonstrated experience or ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and talents in a professional work environment.

PREFERENCES:

• Demonstrated experience working in a STEAM education-based environment.

Additional Requirements/Preferences; Including Licenses and Certifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Pre-employment checks, such as criminal background checks and reference checks;
• Current CPR and First-Aid Certification.

PREFERENCES:

• None.

Benefits and Perks at OMSI

• Multiple health plans (OMSI pays 86% of employee premiums)
• 403(b) retirement
• Up to 2 weeks of sick time per year
• Free annual OMSI Family Membership
• Reciprocal Employee Attractions Pass (REAP)
• Inclusion-centered professional development opportunities
• Employee-led rewards and recognition program
• Discounts on summer programs for employees children