Description

MathPath, an international residential summer program for 11-14 year olds highly gifted in mathematics, seeks to fill the position of Student Experience Communications Specialist (SCS). The person in this position will work closely with the Camp Director and other Senior Staff of MathPath. Base Compensation for this position will be $6000 (USD), plus room, board, and reasonable travel expenses to/from the program session.

Most of the work for this position will be done during the program (June 24, 2026 – July 29, 2026), during which time the Student Experience Communications Specialist must be living on-campus along with the other staff and faculty. There will be some preparation work that will need to be done remotely requiring up to 30 total hours of work in the weeks before and after the program session.

Job Duties (primary)

• Serve as primary initial point of parent contact leading up to and during the program
• Monitor incoming phone calls and emails from parents during the program.
  • Work with the Camp Director and other relevant Senior Staff member(s) to agree on a system for timely responses to communication from parents, addressing issues directly or forwarding to other staff, as appropriate.
  • Serve as the primary person contacting parents/guardians with updates
  • Regarding general daily student life & experiences
  • Regarding individual situations as needed (such as for minor health concerns, etc)
• Manage the production of information to publish about the student experience at MathPath
  (This work – published information about MathPath – can be done with support from the Senior Staff Assistants, though the ultimate approval & responsibility for messaging lies with the SCS.)
  • Send regular email updates (at least one/week) to all parents/guardians
  • Update and maintain social media accounts for MathPath publicity including Blog, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat (at least twice/week)
  • Maintain Flickr photo stream
  • Report on production of updates to the Executive Director
• Manage all on-campus visits of off-campus visitors
  • Approve/deny all requests according to MathPath policies
  • Communicate these visits to other Senior Staff members (at least including the Camp Director, Assistant Camp Director, and Student Life Director)
  • Ensure supervision of the visit is available according to MathPath policies
• Support the Camp Director, Assistant Camp Director, and Student Life Director in ensuring a positive student experience
  • Generate ideas about communicating the experience (via methods described above)
  • Support CD, ACD, and SLD in the creation & maintenance of a positive student experience

Job Duties (of all Senior Staff)

• Drive rental vans or cars, such as for weekend student trips, running errands, etc
• Participate in on-call rotation for urgent/emergent situations on-campus
• Be familiar with the host institution and the on-campus facilities used by MathPath, including any policies that may affect MathPath
• Be familiar with MathPath policies/practices

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following items via email to the Executive Director, Lara Pudwell (lara.pudwell@mathpath.org), and the Camp Director & Director of Admissions, April Verser (april.verser@mathpath.org):

• Letter of interest
• 1-2 page resumé, indicating related work experience
• List of 3 professional references, including contact information

More Information about this and other positions can be found on our website: www.mathpath.org/employment/seniorstaff

Requirements

Required Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Fluency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc) and GoogleSuite (Sheets, Docs, Slides, etc)
• Experience with Zoom, Skype, or similar video conferencing applications
• Confidence in working autonomously
• First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain certification at direction and cost of MathPath)
• Willingness to ask questions for guidance when uncertain

Preferred Skills

• Previous work experience with a summer program or in a Residential Life department
• Fluency with social media platforms
• Experience with public relations and/or organizational social media
• Experience with blogging (including software and sites)
• Experience with Flickr or similar photo-sharing sites
• Experience working with gifted students
• Experience as a First Aid-trained staff member
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage stress and strain in a work environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Driver’s license (valid in the United States) and good driving record
• Eligibility to drive a rental car in the United States (age 25 or older)
• Eligibility to work in the United States; ONE of the following:
  • US citizenship
  • Hold a US Resident Alien card
  • Possess or obtain at candidate’s expense a US work permit that does not expire until after the final date of employment (July 30, 2026)
• Candidate must pass a background check before employment, including a driving record check

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or related field
• Interest/passion for puzzles/mathematics