Camp Specialist - Music and Drama

Camp Specialist - Music and Drama

This role at Camp Three Rivers is a very multi‑faceted, fast‑paced position. The Music and Drama Specialist must love and embrace not only the camp environment but also the camp philosophy, which is that our campers come first, we work as a team, and campers are here to have fun! The Music and Drama Specialist will develop and implement all activity plans in the area of Music and Theater and assure that activities are skill and age appropriate for all camp groups.

Many of our campers attend camp for multiple weeks each summer; the Music and Drama Specialist should be prepared to create new and interesting activity plans for all 8 weeks without much repetition.

Pay range: $15.75 - $24.25/hour; starting pay based on qualifications. This is an hourly, part‑time position, consisting of up to 37.5 hours per week.

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 8:30AM–4:00PM

Program Date:
June 16 – August 15, 2025

Training Dates:
June 5 & 6, 2025 @5:30pm – 8:30pm, June 7, 2025 @8:30am – 4:00pm, June 18, 2025 @4:15pm – 5:15p, July 2, 2025 @4:15pm – 5:15pm

• Actively work with campers grades K‑6 with and without disabilities, in an outdoor day camp setting.
• Develop lesson plans for all 8 weeks of camp. The Music and Drama Specialist will run 3–6 program sessions a day and is expected to have lesson plans that are appropriate for each age group, each day.
• Create, analyze and implement music and drama‑specific activities that are engaging and make use of the entire 30–45 minute time block allotted per group.
• Explore multiple forms of performative art over the course of the summer including: singing, drumming, theater, dance, improv, games, costume design, etc. Most instruction will be at a beginner level and use basic supplies and equipment.
• Vary activities throughout the summer based on camper interest.
• Act as part of the Leadership Team at camp: enthusiastically participate in all camp activities, themed dress up days, field trips, etc. Set a mature and responsible example for the camp staff.
• Inventory equipment prior to the start of summer camp.
• Oversee the Music and Drama equipment and maintain its storage over the course of the summer keeping the classroom space tidy at all times.
• Interact with and work as a team player with other staff, participants, and participant’s families/caregivers.
• Other tasks as requested by supervisor.

• A personality and character that exudes leadership, flexibility, trustworthiness, creativity, energy, inspiration and positivity.
• An eagerness to receive feedback and willingness to develop leadership skills.
• A tremendous work ethic.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as take action as needed.
• Confidence and positive presence in both group and one‑on‑one settings.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.

• Currently enrolled in a high school arts program or pursuing a degree in art or a similar field, preferred.
• Prior experience working at a summer camp, preferred.
• Experience teaching or running art programs, preferred.
• Must be 16 years of age or older (work permit needed if under 18).
• CPR and first aid certified (certification available during staff training).
• Available to work for the entire summer and be available for staff training, preferred.

Work is performed primarily outdoors during the summer months. May be subjected to moderate variations of temperature, noise, odors, etc. Work may be performed indoors in a relatively noisy work environment, with constant interruptions. Frequently subjected to the demands of other individuals and the volume and/or rapidity with which tasks must be accomplished.

Must be able to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time. Balancing, crouching, grasping, pulling, reaching, and stooping may also be required.

The Town of Concord, MA is an EEO Employer. We value diversity and welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply.