Summer Camp Art Specialist; NY & NJ

Position: Summer Camp Art Specialist (NY & NJ)
TURN YOUR SUMMER INTO SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARY - BECOME A SEASONAL ART SPECIALIST WITH KIDS IN THE GAME!

Empower Staff, Inspire Campers, and Build a Summer That Matters.

Kids in the Game provides unforgettable day camp experiences for hundreds of New York children across Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and now Westchester & Jersey City! When you join the Kids in the Game summer camp leadership cohort, you'll be part of a dynamic team of Camp Directors, Assistant Directors, and 275+ coaches running outstanding programming at our 13 summer day camps.
THE KIDS IN THE GAME SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE

Kids in the Game camps are where sports, creativity, and community come together to shape confident, compassionate, and connected kids. Every summer, our camps across New York City, Westchester & Jersey City bring together diverse groups of children to explore new sports, build friendships, develop positive social skills, and learn how to be part of a team. Our camps offer kids a uniquely designed blend of sports and games, arts and crafts, STEM enrichment, field trips, swim activities, theme weeks, and all-camp special events to make every week the highlight of a child's summer.

Each day is fueled by energy, laughter, and belonging. Our team of camp leaders, specialists, and counselors create an environment where every child feels seen, supported, and inspired to try something new. We believe camp is more than a summer activity - it's a place where kids discover who they are and who they can become.

As a Certified B Corporation, we're also on a mission to positively impact the lives of all of our stakeholders - campers, families, staff, community members, and our partners. We're looking for Art Specialists who want to be positive role models, build emotional intelligence, boost confidence, create inclusive communities, and help bring high-quality camp experiences to kids across NYC, Westchester and Jersey City..

Your Leadership Can Change the Game - Join Kids in the Game This Summer.

Art SPECIALIST ROLE & KEY TASKS

As an Art Specialist, you will report to the Programming Assistant Director and Camp Leadership Team and work collaboratively with counselors and fellow specialists to deliver daily visual arts and creative programming. You are responsible for leading structured art activity periods, supporting counselors during creative time, and ensuring a safe, inclusive, and engaging art environment throughout the camp day.

This role is hands-on, creativity-driven, and leadership-focused, requiring strong communication skills, organization, adaptability, and a passion for youth development through artistic expression.

We currently have 12 New York based camp locations and 1 Jersey City camp location. The sites and addresses are:

• Westchester & The Bronx:
• Westchester-Crestwood - 465 Westchester Ave, Tuckahoe, NY 10707
• Riverdale - 3120 Corlear Ave, Bronx, NY 10463
• Manhattan:
• Inwood - 532 W 215th St, New York, NY 10034
• Upper West Side - 147 W 70th St, NY, NY 10023
• West Village - 272 W 10th St, New York, NY 10014
• Chelsea - 259 10th Ave, New York, NY 10001
• Upper East Side (Carnegie Hill)- 980 Park Ave, New York, NY 10028
• Upper East Side (Lenox Hill) - 132 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075
• East Village - 215 E 6th St New York, NY 10003
• Brooklyn:
• Park Slope - 588 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
• Greenpoint - 100 Dobbin St, Brooklyn, NY 11222
• Fort Greene - 39 Adelphi St, Brooklyn, NY 11205
• Jersey City:
• 118 Ferry St. Jersey City, NJ 07307

You must be able to arrive by 7:45am daily via public transportation or personal transportation (car) and stay on-site until 4:15pm daily (and until 5:30pm twice per week to support after care activities).

The Art Specialist's responsibilities include:
Ambassadorship, Core Values & Camp Culture

• Positivity:
  You bring enthusiasm, creativity, and encouragement to each camp day, helping campers feel excited to express themselves through art. You celebrate effort over perfection and use positive, affirming language to build confidence in campers who may feel unsure of their artistic abilities. Your energy helps create an art space where campers feel proud of their work and excited to participate.
• Empathy:
  You demonstrate patience, understanding, and emotional awareness when working with campers of different ages, skill levels, backgrounds, and comfort levels with art. You listen actively to campers' ideas, concerns, and frustrations and respond with care and encouragement. You recognize that art is a powerful tool for emotional expression and support campers in using creativity to explore feelings, identity, and imagination.
• Commitment:
  You show up prepared, punctual, and organized for all camp days, trainings, and responsibilities. You fully engage in required pre-summer virtual and on-site trainings and apply that learning to your daily art programming. You follow schedules, lesson plans, and safety protocols consistently and communicate proactively with camp leadership about supplies, camper needs, or any concerns related to programming or…