Camp Arts & Crafts Lead: Inspire Young Makers

American Youth Foundation; Michigan; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

On-site staff housing

Job summary

American Youth Foundation seeks an Arts and Crafts Specialist to oversee craft spaces, plan and teach craft, visual arts, and performing arts blocks for campers of elementary through high school ages. The role supports other camp activities and lives on-site during staff training and camp sessions, including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities include supervising campers, leading daily activity blocks, planning multi-day curriculums, and coordinating with the Activities Coordinator to ensure

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with at least one year of post-high school experience.
• First Aid and CPR certification (training available).
• Strong teaching/facilitation skills, especially with youth; ability to facilitate activities and teach skills to children with confidence and humor.
• Knowledge of a wide range of crafting and arts skills, from beginner to advanced.
• Close attention to detail, highly organized, and able to take initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to follow through on projects and deliver on deadlines.
• Strong emotional and mental health. Must be adaptable and exhibit good judgement to determine what is in the best interest of the campers in their care.
• Support the organization’s mission and vision with integrity, dependability, and accountability.
• Interact effectively with individuals and groups respecting social and cultural diversity.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health, safety, and wellbeing of campers assigned to your care.
• Manage behavior with a focus on social-emotional development.
• Supervise campers during activities and transitions.
• Lead craft and art blocks, plan multi-day curriculums for diverse skill levels.
• Instruct visual and performing arts and support other program areas as needed.
• Create and deliver lesson plans and arrange supplies for daily camp activities.
• Participate in staff training and help with program scheduling and coverage.

Skills

First Aid & CPR

Youth teaching

Crafts & arts

Organization

Safety management

Relationship building

Adaptability

Communication

Job description

American Youth Foundation seeks an Arts and Crafts Specialist to oversee craft spaces, plan and teach craft, visual arts, and performing arts blocks for campers of elementary through high school ages. The role supports other camp activities and lives on-site during staff training and camp sessions, including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities include supervising campers, leading daily activity blocks, planning multi-day curriculums, and coordinating with the Activities Coordinator to ensure