Investigative Learning Camp Office Assistant at Lakeside School – Seattle, Washington

About the Role:

Lakeside School, an independent coeducational day school located in North Seattle, is currently recruiting for an Investigative Learning Camp Office Assistant for summer 2026. The Investigative Learning Camp is an academic summer camp designed for students entering grades 3-8. The Office Assistant will work on campus 8am-4pm, Monday - Friday, June 24 - August 3. Campus is closed Friday, July 3 in observance of the national holiday.

Visit https://www.lakesideschool.org/summer/investigative-learning-camp to learn more about this camp and to see descriptions of the courses and activities offered for Summer 2026.

Responsibilities

• This position reports to the Director of Summer Programs and is responsible for providing administrative support for the four-week Investigative Learning Camp.

• Support the Summer Operations Manager in ordering, organizing, and tracking camp supplies.

• Assist the Summer Operations Manager in collecting and managing hiring paperwork for new hires onboarded into our HR and payroll systems.

• Manage all aspects of camp attendance: supervise check-in and check-out procedures; oversee late arrival check in and early release requests.

• Assist Investigative Camp Director and Assistant Directors in preparing orientation materials for the Investigative Learning Camp faculty and counselor orientation.

• Assist with classroom preparation at the beginning of the summer and supply pack-up at the end of camp.

• Assist the Investigative Learning Camp Director with collection of camp photographs and with the publication of a weekly email to parents and guardians.

• Assist with fielding employee, student, and family inquiries when they enter the Camp Office.

• Help maintain a welcoming, helpful culture in the camp office.

• Other duties as assigned by the Investigative Learning Camp Director or the Director of Summer Programs.

Qualifications:

• A high school degree

• Ability to work with elementary, middle-school, and high-school aged students; ability to collaborate with fellow administrative staff.

• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and the Google suite; ability learn new software systems

• First Aid and CPR certification obtained before July 1.

• Willingness to drive a school minibus is preferable. You must be at least 25 years of age and be willing to receive minibus certification training from a member of our facilities team.

• Candidates must satisfactorily complete two criminal background checks.

Personal Attributes:

• Demonstrated cultural awareness, including knowledge of themselves and the cultural lenses they bring to interactions. The candidate will understand different perspectives; interact respectfully with cultures other than their own; and cultivate meaningful relationships with people that have different cultural frameworks.

• Prior experience working with a diverse student population and demonstrated equity and inclusion mindset. Candidates should be aware of their own identity and biases; candidates actively work to create an inclusive work environment.

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Positive and collaborative attitude

Compensation and Benefits

The stipend for this position is $5,300 - $5,600. Lunch is included. Summer at Lakeside also offers free Investigative Learning Camp enrollment for children (entering Gr.3-8) of summer employees during the weeks they are working. The Investigative Learning Camp runs July 6-July 31.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a brief cover letter, resume, and work history. The application process will remain open until a qualified candidate has accepted an offer. Applicants being considered will be interviewed. Interviews will be conducted via Zoom. For additional questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Kat Yorks, Director of Summer at Lakeside, by email, or by phone, 206-440-2701. PLEASE DO NOT SEND APPLICATION MATERIALS TO KAT YORKS’S E-MAIL. Application materials need to be submitted online. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Lakeside School is an equal opportunity employer seeking to diversify its workplace.

Working At Lakeside

At Lakeside we are committed to sustaining a school in which individuals representing diverse cultures and experiences instruct one another in the meaning and value of community. To learn more about working at Lakeside, including our professional development and mentoring programs, benefits, diversity and inclusion, and opportunities for involvement in non-academic programs, please visit our Careers page on the Lakeside School website.

Participate in the 2026 Diversity Career Fair hosted by POCIS Northwest

Virtual: Sunday, February 8, 2026, 9am-12pm PST on Zoom

In-Person: Saturday, February 28, 2026, 9am-12pm at The Lakeside Middle School

For more information and to register, visit Diversity Career Fair