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MCC Crew Trainer

May - August 2022 • Huntsville, AL

What I liked

It was an overall fantastic experience. The MCC leadership was incredibly dedicated and they were just generally wonderful people. If I needed help with something, they would be there to help. I learned a lot, including random space facts, and better ways to work with both kids and adults.

What I wish was different

The biggest negative at Space Camp is if you are an RA. I do not recommend being an RA at ALL. I had to work approximately 40 hours/month unpaid to cover housing expenses, but that doesn't include the general "kid knocks on your door and wakes you up 5 times in one night" kind of stuff. Also the accommodations were not very good. Food was not good, and there were not enough staff bathrooms in the Habitats.

Advice

Don't be an RA. If you like space history and can handle kids all day, be a team leader. If you are more interested in space missions, and can work with kids but can't handle them all day, I recommend being MCC. With MCC, you only have any given group of kids for about an hour at a time. If you like planes and a military feel, go for Aviation Challenge.
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Crew trainer

May 2019 • Huntsville, AL

What I liked

The people

What I wish was different

The hours

Advice

Their System
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Crew trainer

January 2019 • Huntsville, AL

What I liked

I love my job here, I get to empower and educate the next generation of scientists, engineers and aviators.

What I wish was different

Not much I would change

Advice

Learn all you can, go into each experience with an open mind, have fun and learn all you can from your trainees
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Space Camp Photographer

June 2019 • Huntsville, AL

What I liked

The amount of hours helped me save money over summer

What I wish was different

I wish it wasn’t so hot outside

Advice

You have to have a good work ethic
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Camp Counselor

May - August 2019 • Huntsville, AL

What I liked

strong employee friendships, interesting and fun job duties, fun place to work, free cafeteria meals while leading a team, working with kids

What I wish was different

unpredictable hours

Advice

This job requires a lot of patience and a love for working with kids
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Lifeguard

May - August 2019 • Huntsville, AL

What I liked

The other employees were fantastic. Management was also really good and took care of the lifeguards. If you like working with kids this is a great opportunity.

What I wish was different

Advice

Prepare to work. This is not a normal lifeguard job but it is rewarding. There are also other opportunities to work with kids and aerospace if lifeguarding isn’t your thing.
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Space camp photographer

June - August 2019 • Huntsville, AL

What I liked

Easy to adjust to, very diverse and friendly staff.

What I wish was different

Needed more staff at first, but eventually got enough to spread workload evenly.

Advice

Bring sunscreen and a water bottle. Also, wear comfortable shoes.
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Crew Trainer

May - July 2019 • Huntsville, AL

What I liked

Working with the other Crew Trainers at Aviation Challenge

What I wish was different

There was a lot of change this past year, so a little stability would have been nice.

Advice

Making friends with the other Crew Trainers is one of the most important things to do.
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MCC Crew Trainer

May - August 2019 • Huntsville, AL

What I liked

Management and communication within the MCC department were always clear and concise. It also allowed for great networking and the ability to teach and train people of varying ages who were interested in space and hoped to pursue it in the future was a rewarding experience.

What I wish was different

Double shifts scheduled multiple days in a row increases wear and tear on your body fatigue-wise

Advice

Pace your activities outside of work so you do not hit a fatigue wall on the job and if you are ever unsure of something just ask leadership or your boss. They are always happy to help or retrain.
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space camp counselor

May - August 2018 • Huntsville, AL

What I liked

I really enjoyed sharing all my knowledge about space and math to younger kids. Not only did I see their curiosity grow stronger throughout the week but I also got to learn about different cultures and customs.

What I wish was different

The hours were very long and I didn't have much time to do hobbies that I wanted to do over the summer like read or do art projects

Advice

I would say that it was an awesome experience but to not overwork yourself during the summer. Find some time to enjoy time off from school at least once a week because you don't want to get burned out!
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Crew Trainer

May - August 2018 • Huntsville, AL

What I liked

It was a very immersive experience surrounded by history and allowed me to teach the future generations

What I wish was different

The trainees were a bit out of control and leadership needed a stronger hand in all situations

Advice

Be prepared to work hard and expect the unexpected
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