Summer Art Camp Leader Forum Art Centre Deadline: May 12, 2025

Creative Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Summer Art Camp Leader to inspire young artists. In this pivotal role, you will support Art Camp Instructors and ensure a smooth experience for participants. Responsibilities include organizing activities, supervising children, and maintaining a welcoming environment. Ideal candidates will have experience working with youth and a passion for the arts. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to an artistic and fun summer camp while developing your leadership and organizational skills. Join us for a rewarding summer filled with creativity and community engagement!

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with children and youth is essential.
• Candidates studying arts education or creative arts are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist with engaging art camp activities and maintain a welcoming environment.
• Supervise children during camp programming including morning and lunchtime.

Skills

Experience with children and youth

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Studying arts education or creative arts

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Canva

WordPress

Job description

Canada Summer Jobs 2025 – Youth Ages 18 to 30

To be considered applicants must meet all the eligibility criteria of the Canada Summer Jobs Program.

Forum Art Centre is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Summer Art Camp Leader!

As a Summer Art Camp Leader, you’ll play a vital role in supporting Art Camp Instructors and Forum Art Centre staff, ensuring a smooth and inspiring experience for young artists.

Duties will include assisting with engaging art camp activities, camp administration, maintaining a welcoming environment through centre cleaning, greeting and supporting visitors at reception, and contributing to outreach efforts that connect with the creative community.

During weekly summer day camp programming, the Day Camp Leader is an active part of the camp staff.

• Opening and Closing the Centre as required.
• Organizing and supervising activities in art making and recreation.
• Assisting children and youth during all camp activities.
• Provide supervision during camp programming including morning, lunchtime and end of day.
• Help to keep the camp areas clean and organized.
• Communicate with staff and parents as required.
• Record keeping, attendance, monitoring special needs or health issues and other direct supervisory requirements for children and youth.
• Other duties as required.
• As a key member of the Summer Programming staff, The Day Camp Leader supports the staff, students and families to provide an excellent, artistic, safe and fun summer camp.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working or volunteering with children and youth.
• Experience (work, studies, volunteering) in the creative arts is essential.
• Some experience with basic office administrative systems: MS Office, Google Workspace, Canva, WordPress is an asset.
• Candidates studying arts education, fine arts, or creative arts are strongly encouraged to apply!

Helpful Qualities:

• A friendly and welcoming demeanour
• Adaptable with shifting priorities and problem solving.
• Works collaboratively with others
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Leadership and decision-making skills

Potential Start Date: July 7th 2025 (possible earlier start)

Contract duration: Eight Weeks

The candidate works 35.0 hours per week Monday to Friday with occasional weekend or evening events.

Candidates will be required to provide a Police Record Check and Child Abuse/Vulnerable Sector Check

Submit to: [e-mail]

Include: Resume and cover letter. Please outline your work or volunteer experience with youth and/or the creative arts and your educational and/or vocational goals.

Tell us about yourself!

Application Deadline: May 12th, 2025