Assistant Camp Director

About ALAC
Founded in 1953, Allens Lane Art Center is a community arts center in Mount Airy offering theater, visual arts,
exhibitions, and a vibrant summer art camp program serving youth of all ages.

Allens Lane Art Center seeks a collaborative and organized Assistant Camp Director to support the leadership of our arts-based summer camp program. This role works closely with the Camp Director to implement programming, supervise staff, oversee the Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program and aftercare, ensure camper safety, and maintain strong communication with families. The position begins with periodic part-time hours in the spring for pre-camp planning and transitions to full-time during the 8-week summer camp season.

This is an ideal role for a creative, dependable, and enthusiastic youth-program professional passionate about arts education and community engagement.

Reports to:

Summer Camp Director

• Support the Camp Director in all aspects of the summer camp program
• Oversee the CIT program, supervising, mentoring and training teen participants
• Supervise aftercare staff and ensure safe, engaging programming

• Support staff training and professional development, including CIT leaders
• Help coordinate logistics and program planning with leadership

• Foster an inclusive, creative, and emotionally safe environment
• Assist Camp Director and staff in observing health, safety, and emergency procedures
• Manage day‑to‑day camper concerns and assist with incident documentation

• Assist Camp Director in communicating with camp families
• Serve as a point of contact for parents and families participating in the aftercare program

• Help organize camp showcases, CIT presentations, and end‑of‑session celebrations
• Track attendance and assist with reporting for camp, CIT, and aftercare programs
• Contribute to program evaluation and recommendations for improvement

• Associate’s degree or higher; coursework in education or related fields preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage challenging situations calmly and effectively
• Commitment to inclusion and community‑based arts education
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

• Prior Assistant Director, Camp, or Aftercare leadership experience
• Experience in leading youth programs, camps, or education
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor teen leaders
• Background in visual arts, theater, or arts education

Active, hands‑on role supervising children and teens indoors and outdoors. Flexible schedule required during pre‑camp and camp season.

To be considered for this role, applicants must complete both of the following steps:

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis

Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance
The Philadelphia Building
1315 Walnut Street, Suite 1101
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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