Camp Arts & Crafts Specialist

Job Details

Job Location:

AOK-DHQ Camp - WELLING, OK 74471

Position Type:
Seasonal Full Time

Job Category:
Camp, Camp Season - Summer 2026

Plans, coordinates, and leads arts and crafts activities and programs at camp; maintains all arts & crafts materials and supplies. Ensures quality and cleanliness of supplies & assigned area. Trains camp staff to lead, chaperone, and monitor arts & crafts activities and ensures safety and a positive experience for campers.

• Plans, coordinates, and participates in a variety of arts and craft activities for the campers; organizes activities and promotes participation.
• Monitors the arts and crafts activities to ensure the safety of participants; instructs campers and staff in proper methods for operating tools; monitors and directs behavior at all times to ensure compliance with camp rules.
• Assists counselors in developing art kits for use by cabins.
• Maintains accountability and inventory of all arts and craft tools, materials, and supplies; orders or purchases needed supplies and materials as approved.
• Ensures the arts and crafts area and supplies are clean and free from debris at all times. Identifies potential hazards and responds appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Secures and locks all arts/crafts equipment and supplies after each session.
• Performs all duties in accordance with prescribed regulatory compliance guidelines as well as American Camp Association accreditation standards.
• Trains other camp staff to lead, chaperone, and monitor arts and crafts activities.
• Participates enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights, and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
• Sits with camper tables during meals and serves as a table monitor when needed.
• Perform as necessary ministry functions such as presenting approved devotional material to campers, praying with a camper, or leading in Christian songs, etc.
• Keeps personal living quarters neat, clean, and ready for inspection.
• Be available to participate and assist with camp programs and activities as directed by the Camp Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language.
• Some physical requirements include endurance, which involves activities such as climbing, standing, bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate arts/crafts equipment and activities are required.
• Requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program at the available facility. Operate in daily exposure to the sun, heat, and varying environmental conditions.

Education and Experience:

Two years’ experience performing and coordinating arts and crafts projects preferred or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• CPR and First Aid Certification

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