Education and Youth Engagement Manager

Position Summary : The Education and Youth Engagement Manager is a key member of the programs and education team, responsible for serving as the point of contact for our Discovery Camp program, as well as planning, developing, coordinating and facilitating educational summer camp programs, in addition to year‑round youth engagement programs. This role requires a dynamic individual with excellent interpersonal and management skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships with campers, families, and the community at‑large.

Discovery Camp Program Administration

• Plan and coordinate the Discovery Camp registration launch and manage those registrations from spring through the summer.
• Assist parents and guardians with program registration needs and related administrative support.
• Oversee recruiting, hiring, and onboarding of interns with the support, as needed, of the Director of Science and Programs.
• Plan and facilitate a 2‑week orientation for education interns with support from the Camp & Youth Engagement Coordinator.
• Stay up to date on compliance with State and Local regulations for summer camp programs.
• Coordinate, fill out, process, and submit the Town of Nantucket Application for Recreational Camp Permit.
• Lead educational instruction in alignment with MA State Science Frameworks and NGSS Standards through lesson design and revision.
• Serve as the immediate supervisor to the Discovery Camp team, schedule staff, and plan location assignments.
• Ensure education interns provide fun, educational, and safe outdoor experiences for children.
• Review weekly lesson plans created by interns, edit accordingly while providing instructional support not limited to theme revision and activity updates, and print for weekly clipboards.
• Assess, update, and create new themes and lessons for summer camps and year‑round programs.
• Provide location schedules for staff each week to use for schedule creation.
• Visit program sites around the island to check in on and support interns and campers, at least twice a week.
• Request permission from property owners for field trips and ensure site visits have been authorized and approved.
• Inventory, order, and maintain supplies for the Discovery Camp and youth engagement programs.
• Manage the maintenance of education vehicles by ensuring that they are cleaned and washed regularly, gas is filled, and all required inspections and oil changes are complete.
• Inspect vehicle fleet regularly for needed maintenance, any damage, and file relevant reports with administrative office as needed.
• Plan, organize, and lead end‑of‑summer cleanup of camp facilities.

Youth Engagement Programs Management

Qualifications

Application Instructions

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of three professional references to the MMA’s Director of Science and Programs, lfreedman@mariamitchell.org.

Application Deadline

December 15, 2025

The Maria Mitchell Association is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.

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