Onsite Summer Arts & Crafts Lead

American Youth Foundation

Michigan

On-site

USD 27,000 - 41,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Job summary

American Youth Foundation oversees an Arts and Crafts Specialist who will manage the craft space and teach craft, visual arts, and performing arts blocks to campers across elementary to high school ages. The role requires living onsite during staff training and camp sessions, with meals provided and weekend availability.

You will lead craft groups, plan multi-day curricula, ensure camper safety, and support other camp activities.

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.

Responsibilities

Camper supervision: health, safety, and wellbeing of campers.
Lead craft interest groups and activity blocks daily, managing the craft space or cabin as assigned.
Plan and implement multi-day curriculums that differentiate for various skill levels of campers.
Create lesson plans; prepare for and facilitate programmatic events across camp throughout the day.