Arts & Crafts Program Specialist

Reports to: Camp Director

Oversees: Arts Counselor(s) and all campers in Art

Dates/Times

  • Required Staff Development: Wednesday 5/28, Thursday 5/29, 1/2 day Friday 5/30

  • 7 Weeks of Camp (2- consecutive weeks minimum--bonus for staff who work all seven weeks)

    • Week 1: June 2nd - June 6th

    • Week 2: June 9th - June 13th

    • Week 3: June 16th - June 20th

    • Week 4: June 23rd - June 27th

      • No camp June 19th - Juneteenth

      • No camp June 30th - July 4th

    • Week 5: July 7th - July 11th

    • Week 6: July 14th - July 1918th

    • Week 7: July 21st - July 25th

  • 8:00 - 5:00 PM M-F

  • Weekends off

Description:

Please note: Specialists will be allowed to keep their devices/phones with them for appropriate use as it pertains to their specialty or to play music for campers.  (Counselors and J/CITs will not have their phones with them during camp.) All staff will be given radios for communication/safety. Specialists having their phones is a privilege that can be taken away with any personal use.

The Arts & Crafts Program Specialist will lead hands-on arts and crafts activities for kids including but not limited to drawing, painting, weaving, sewing (pillows, etc), latch hooks, creative decorations and items, pottery, friendship bracelets and pins, tie-dye, and bringing the imagination to life.  Campers will have the option to choose art as their weekly and/or daily choice. Campers will be rising K-8th grade. This person will serve as a bunk counselor when not leading art, also help support general camp activities.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Deliver fun and meaningful Arts & Crafts programs to campers.

  • Ensure plans are prepared and implemented that meet the abilities of the campers.

  • Ensure supplies are ordered and/or on hand in the proper quantities in plenty of time.

  • Demonstrate strong classroom management skills.

  • Effectively communicate expectations to counselors so they will be set up for success to assist in the art activity.

  • Ensure that camp staff and campers know and follow safety procedures during art activities.

  • Manage weekly tie-dye.

  • Oversee daily checks of art area and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair.

  • Oversee counselors and J/CITs that assist with art activities.

Other Job Duties:

  • Attend staff meetings.

  • Participate enthusiastically in other camp activities, providing support and guidance to those assigned as leaders.

  • Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise programs, special events, and other all-camp activities and camp functions.

Recommended:

  • Must be 21 or older.

  • Experience in the development and delivery of arts/crafts activities for a similar population (ideally at a school, camp or recreation center).

  • Current instructional certification in the program or related experience.

  • Current certification in first aid and CPR.

  • Two interview processes and a successful background check are required.

    Physical Aspects of the Position:

  • Ability to communicate and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff.

  • Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.

  • Ability to observe staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate management techniques.

  • Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.

  • Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

  • Ability to address stressful situations appropriately in a fast-paced, interactive environment.

Some physical requirements of this position are eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate program equipment and program activities.  Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs. Additional requirements are endurance, including prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, walking, jogging or running, hiking, climbing, and stretching; requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate outdoor equipment and camp activities;  requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs; willing to work irregular hours; and with daily exposure to the sun, heat, and bugs.