Summer Camp Counselor- Part- Time, Temporary

Summer Camp Counselor – Part Time, Temporary

The Brooklyn Museum is a world-renowned cultural institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing art, history, and heritage. Our mission is to bring people together through art and experiences that inspire celebration, compassion, courage, and the will to act. Our vision is to serve as an institution where art is a powerful force for personal transformation and social change. Celebrating our differences and learning about our diverse communities through our collections, exhibitions, and programming is the core of who we are and what we do.

We are committed to creating and cultivating a community of talented, passionate people who are inspired to make the Museum an important hub of community activity and a great global destination. Our staff have the opportunity to grow their professional skills and work collaboratively with colleagues they admire and respect.

The Brooklyn Museum seeks four high school or college students to assist art‑making classes in a summer camp for diverse youth ages 8–13. Art classes focus on painting, sculpture, drawing, animation, and photography.

• Assist with daily check‑in and check‑out
• Prepare art supplies
• Work one‑on‑one with campers in art classes
• Lead afternoon activities
• Work with the camp team to sanitize art supplies and clean work spaces in between classes
• Support campers throughout the camp day
• Supervise campers at the beginning and end of day and during lunch time
• Stay late one day per week to supervise campers in After‑Camp

• Experience teaching youth and/or assisting in art classes
• Excellent communication, group management, and teaching skills
• Documented good attendance and punctuality
• As required by the Department of Health, all staff must submit a physical exam and TB test, with signed documentation from a physician, by the start of training
• Applicants must be a minimum of 16 years old

Start date: June 29, 2026

Department: Education

Reports to: Associate Manager of Art‑Making Initiatives

Salary: $18/hour

Union status: Union-UAW Local 2110

FLSA status: Non‑exempt

Position type: Part‑time, Temporary

Schedule:

• Training:
  June 29, 2026 – July 3, 2026
• Camp:
  July 6, 2026 – August 14, 2026, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
• After‑Camp: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm once a week during camp
• All dates are required

The Museum provides competitive compensation along with generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Individual benefit offerings may vary based on position type and union status.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan and Pension Plan
• Generous paid time off, including annual vacation leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) & Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for eligible pre‑tax health care, dependent care, and commuter expenses
• Employee Assistant Program
• Free admission to various NYC museums and cultural institutions
• Early access to Museum exhibitions
• Invitations to staff‑only programs, tours, and on‑site engagement events
• Opportunities to participate in community initiatives and Museum programs
• 40% discount for staff in Museum shops
• All positions are based in Brooklyn, New York, with some eligible for a hybrid work schedule (three days on‑site / two days remote)