Operations & Activities Coordinator

Location

Berkeley, CA | United States

Job description

Operations + Activities Coordinator
Explorations at UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

Explorations are 2-week experiential programs for high school students designed to live at the intersection of academics and industry. Our Explorations allow young people from around the world the opportunity to explore majors, careers, the state of research, and the future of the field, through hands-on learning and site visits.

• As an Operations + Activities Coordinator, you will be instrumental in the execution of our academic program.
• This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about creating engaging and well-organized educational experiences
• Your primary focus will be the planning and execution of afternoon and evening activities, as well as trips and other programming.
• You will be hands-on in setting up spaces, coordinating logistics, and managing the diverse needs of each day’s schedule.
• While your main responsibilities will not include residential supervision, it may occasionally be necessary for you to step into a supportive role in the dorms.
• Your willingness to tackle a wide range of tasks are vital to crafting a joyful, enriching, and safe student experience.

Operations + Activities Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Lead and support afternoon and evening recreational activities 
• Chaperone students on weekend and evening trips throughout the Bay Area
• Coordinate trip and event logistics, and work both individually and as a team to complete other tasks that are necessary for the smooth functioning of the program
• Provide support, as needed, on the residential halls
• Serve as support staff in our office, communicating with families, representatives from our host institution, and industry and academic partners

Applicant Requirements:

• 1+ years of post high school experience by the summer
• Availability to live and work on campus for the duration of the program
• CPR/First Aid certification (or a willingness to become certified)
  • If certification is necessary, EXPLO will pay for the cost of the course.

Dates, Compensation, and Training:

• Dates (in-person): June 27 - July 27, 2024, along with some remote training sessions in the spring; on-campus, in-person training will take place on Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29.
• Compensation: $3,600; room and board are provided for the duration of the program.

To learn more, please reach out to Greg Cooper, Program Director, at [email protected] . To apply, please send a letter of interest and a CV/resume to [email protected] , with “Explorations at Berkeley” in the subject line.
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EXPLO is an equal opportunity employer. EXPLO, as a part of the Exploration School, does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions, scholarships, or other social programs. It affords all students the rights and privileges that are generally made available at the School.

At EXPLO, our engine is curiosity. We drive joyful learning through investigation, collaboration, and play. We’re a mission-driven, educational non-profit with more than 89,000 student alumni who hail from 90 countries. We offer day and residential summer programs for clever and curious students in grades 4 through 12 on three of the most beautiful college campuses on the East Coast of the U.S. For many, EXPLO is a life-changing experience. Our students sometimes describe it as the place where they feel like the truest version of themselves. We know you’ll transform the lives of our students. We hope the experience will transform yours, too.

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$3,600 per month