Hiller Aviation Museum – San Carlos, CA

Camp Coordinator– Full Time Summer 2026

Join us to work with kids and aircraft at the Hiller Aviation Museum! Work behind-the-scenes at a unique Museum located at one of California’s busiest small airports.

The Camp Coordinator is responsible for summer camp operations to ensure the delivery of professional, high-quality, and safe Camp programs. The Coordinator will support camp leadership and staff, coordinate program logistics, and fulfill administrative duties. They will be also responsible for maintaining a positive and educational environment for campers and camp staff.

Camp Coordinator pay range is $28.50 – $30.00 per hour depending on experience, education, and any applicable certifications.



Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of approximately 20-40 camp staff and 30-50 teen volunteers each week.
  • Supports Camp Instructors and serves as a substitute instructor if needed.
  • Supports Camp Assistants on breaks and with setting up activities.
  • Provide active, on-the-ground monitoring during the summer, combined with structured, consistent feedback to staff.
  • Support administrative duties of Camp Director, including creating schedule rosters, maintaining inventory, restocking supplies, preparing materials, and completing other camp-related tasks.
  • Addresses behavioral concerns with compassion and applies supportive behavior-guidance strategies when needed.
  • Manages camp Lost and Found.
  • Participates in camp drop-off, pick-up, and parent/caregiver communication.
  • Prepares and distributes clear, timely updates to parents and caregivers
  • Works cooperatively to maintain open lines of communication with caregivers, constituents, supervisors, and co-workers.
  • Demonstrates professionalism and serves as a positive role model for campers, caregivers, and the public.
  • Maintains supplies, equipment, and facilities.
  • Attends, supports, and helps facilitate scheduled camp staff training sessions.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements, Skills, Experience, & Education

  • Availability to work during the designated seasonal camp sessions between June 1st and September 4th, 2026. (Must be available for at least 9 weeks).
    • Full-time shifts available starting mid-May for summer camp preparations
    • Must be available for Summer Camp Staff Training on June 6th and 7th.
  • Must have experience leading staff in an informal education, summer camp, or childhood education setting.
  • Bachelor’s degree or some college coursework preferred; a degree in Education, Child Development, or a related field is a plus.
  • Previous experience in teaching or child-focused roles, with experience supporting children ages 5-12.
  • Familiarity with aviation is a plus but not essential—good teachers comfortable teaching elementary science can readily learn the aerospace-specific content with the provided curriculum and training.
  • Instructors must be at least 18 years old.
  • Demonstrates the ability to manage classrooms or lead youth groups effectively.
  • Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with campers, caregivers, colleagues, and families from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
  • Works collaboratively as part of a team while following direction effectively.
  • Takes initiative and works independently when needed.
  • Exhibits a mature, reliable, and hard-working attitude.
  • Willing to go above and beyond to support campers, staff, and camp operations.
  • Uses technology to communicate effectively with camp families, including sending and responding to emails and texts, sharing updates, and posting photos.

Shifts

  • 40-hour workweeks, Monday through Friday
  • Shifts fall between 8 AM and 5:30 PM. Shifts are 8 working hours and a 1-hour unpaid-lunch.
  • Mandatory training on June 6 and 7 from 8 AM to 5 PM both days

How to Apply

Fill out the Summer Camp Coordinator Application form.

Finalists for summer Camp Coordinator position will be required to present a demonstration lesson at the Museum as part of their application process.

More information is available on the Museum’s Aviation Camp web pages.

Apply today for a summer job you’ll never forget!

Questions?
Tanya Gist, Director of Education, education@hiller.org