Camp Specialist - Arts and Crafts

Camp Specialist - Arts and Crafts

This role at Camp Three Rivers is a multi-faceted, fast-paced position. The Art Specialist loves and embraces the camp environment, the camp philosophy, and ensures campers come first, teamwork, and fun. The Art Specialist develops and implements all activity plans in Arts and Crafts and assures that activities are skill and age appropriate for all camp groups. Campers attend multiple weeks;

the Art Specialist creates new and interesting activity plans for all 8 weeks with minimal repetition.

Pay range: $15.75 - $24.25/hour; starting pay based on qualifications. This is an hourly, part-time position, 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 – 5:15pm;
July 2 2025 4:15pm – 5:15pm

Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. The most highly qualified candidates will be invited to one or more interviews. All applicants will be notified of their standing once a decision has been made regarding their individual application.

Appointment of the final candidate will be contingent upon the results of pre-placement conditions including CORI and SORI checks. Costs of these pre-placement requirements will be borne by the Town.

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

• 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 Art 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 art-specific activities that are engaging and make use of the entire 30-45 minute time block allotted per group.
• Explore multiple mediums of art over the course of the summer including painting, clay, puppets, etc. 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 arts and crafts equipment and maintain its storage over the course of the summer keeping the art space tidy at all times.
• Interact with and work as a team player with other staff, participants, and participant’s families/care-givers.

• 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.

Education and Experience

• 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.

Special Requirements

• 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.