Program Leader - Arts & Crafts

Featherrivercamp; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 31,668 - 36,218; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals included

Camp store discounts

Professional leadership training

Job summary

A summer camp community in Oakland is seeking an Arts and Crafts Program Leader for Summer 2026. This role involves guiding campers through creative projects in a supportive outdoor environment. Responsibilities include planning activities, preparing supplies, and ensuring a safe, welcoming space. Ideal candidates are friendly, patient, and dependable, with strong communication skills. The position offers competitive pay ($696 to $796 per week) along with free housing and meals.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• Comfortable standing, moving, and staying active during the day.
• Ready to help campers with creative projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead arts and crafts activities.
• Set up projects and prepare supplies.
• Guide campers through steps and offer help.
• Keep craft areas safe and organized.
• Track supplies and restock materials.

Skills

Friendly

Patience

Clear communication

Dependability

Leadership

Job description

Spend Your Summer Making an Impact

Oakland Feather River Camp isn’t only a summer job - we are a community that cares, collaborates, and welcomes everyone to access the magic of nature. Summer at OFRC is fast-paced, joyful, challenging, and incredibly rewarding. If you want work that’s meaningful, outdoors, and full of real connection, you’re in the right place!

What You’ll Get at OFRC

This is a real job with real responsibility - and real support.

• Free housing, meals, laundry, utilities and camp store discounts.
• Highly competitive, transparent pay.
• Five-day work week with true time off - a rarity in the summer camp world.
• Professional leadership training.
• A team culture built on respect, communication, and accountability.
• A diverse, inclusive community where different identities, backgrounds, and experiences are valued.
• A chance to create unforgettable experiences in nature for families.

We work hard here. We take care of each other. And we make space for joy, rest, and real connection.

Program Leader - Arts and Crafts - Summer 2026

Oakland Feather River Camp | Quincy, CA
$696 to $796 per week | Seasonal exempt | On-site | Free housing and meals

About the Role

As an Arts and Crafts Program Leader, you guide campers through a variety of creative projects. You help set up craft areas, teach simple steps, and make sure everyone feels safe and welcome. You work with other staff to support daily activities and bring creativity into the camp day.

This role gives you hands-on work, time with campers, and a chance to help kids explore art in a friendly outdoor setting.

Full Job Description: Program Leader - Arts and Crafts - 2026 Job Description

What You Will Do

• Plan and lead arts and crafts activities for campers.
• Set up projects, prepare supplies, and help clean up after each session.
• Guide campers through steps and offer help when needed.
• Keep craft areas safe, organized, and welcoming.
• Track supplies and restock basic materials.
• Work with other staff to support schedules and camper needs.

Your work helps campers try new things, explore art, and build confidence in a creative space.

Who We Are Looking For

• Someone friendly, patient, and ready to help campers with creative projects.
• Able to lead groups and give clear instructions.
• 18 or older.
• Comfortable standing, moving, and staying active during the day.
• Communicates clearly with staff and campers.
• Someone dependable who shows up on time and works hard.

We treat staff like adults. We expect people to show up fully, work hard, communicate clearly, and support one another.

The Right Fit

If you enjoy art, like working with kids, and want a summer job where you help campers create and have fun, this role may be the right match for you!

Our Culture & Hiring Philosophy

At OFRC, we work hard, support each other, and build a community where everyone belongs. We value people who show up with heart, effort, curiosity, and a willingness to learn - no matter their background or experience level. We welcome candidates from traditional and nontraditional paths, and we believe diversity makes our team stronger. You don’t need to meet every single qualification to be a strong candidate here; if this role feels right for you, we encourage you to apply and tell us what you’d bring to our community.