Camp Leader

The Woodruff Arts Center•Atlanta, GA

1d•$30

About The Position

Woodruff Arts Center employees play an integral role in creating and supporting great art and education initiatives at the nation’s third largest arts center. Comprised of three Art Partners—Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and High Museum of Art—there’s a role for everyone at The Woodruff. Reports to: Director, Public Engagement FLSA: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Employment Status: Temporary/Part time Learning and Civic Engagement The High Museum of Art’s Learning and Civic Engagement Department connects people with art and ideas to inspire better civic life. We activate the Museum’s collections and exhibitions with inclusive learning opportunities, and we collaborate to share creative practices alongside art and artists. Our work cultivates growth through inquiry and strengthens people’s connections with themselves, one another, and the wider world. Summer Camp The High Museum Summer Art Camp is a hands-on art day camp for children in rising kindergarten through rising eighth grade. Eight different week-long topics are available during the summer months providing age-appropriate art exploration and creation. Each week, more than 80 campers participate, with up to 15 dedicated camp staff implementing and supporting the program. This Role The Camp Leader leads the High Museum Summer Art Camp program in collaboration with the Coordinator of Public Engagement. The ideal candidate will have outstanding organizational skills, a friendly and energetic demeanor, and will demonstrate a passion for working with people of all ages and from diverse backgrounds. The Camp Leader is responsible for the coordination, operation, and support of camp, ensuring the effective and cohesive operation on a day-to-day-basis; the training, support, and supervision of all staff; camper wellness and behavior management; administration when applicable. Hourly Rate: $30 per/hr

Requirements

Ability to pass background check
Post-secondary degree or studies in education, visual art, or other relevant field.
Demonstrated experience teaching or working administratively within camps, youth classes, and/or out-of-school programming for children
Demonstrated experience in customer service
Demonstrated ability to motivate and encourage others; experience managing people

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children with special needs or behavioral challenges preferred

Responsibilities

Assists with daily camper check-in and check-out procedures.
Oversees daily drop-off and pick-up; ensures that all campers are delivered safely and accurately from caregiver to workshop.
Communicates all pertinent staff and camper needs, issues, and concerns to Assistant Director, Public Engagement in a timely manner.
Works with the Assistant Director, Public Engagement to implement strategies and systems to minimize risk to campers and staff and increase caregiver, staff, and camper satisfaction.
Ensures all camp staff has the necessary camper information (waivers, rosters, medical needs) for each week.
Report on daily attendance, placement changes, and other workshop status to Assistant Director, Public Engagement.
Communicate with caregivers in person and over the phone about carpool changes, camper issues, and other concerns. Elevates any issues to Assistant Director, Public Engagement as needed.
Other duties may be assigned.
Assists the Assistant Director, Public Engagement in training staff prior to the start of camp, including development, scheduling, and implementation of training.
Relieves and assists staff as needed for breaks, emergencies, tardies/absences, and when extra help is needed.
Remains visible and accessible to staff, campers, and caregivers.
Checks in daily with all camp staff.
Proactively identifies and works to resolve staff issues and concerns in a timely manner.
Coordinates with and assists with overseeing the Assistant Camp Leader and Teen & Camp Assistant.
Oversees all supplies and inventory for camp, in collaboration with the Assistant Camp Leader and the Teen & Camp Assistant.
Provides direct assistance with campers in workshops, during lunches/snack times, and in galleries as needed.
Coordinates daily, weekly, and summer-long set-up, maintenance, and clean-up of camp spaces and supplies.