Summer Sleepaway 2024 at Camp Kaufmann
Arts & Crafts Specialist

 

Position Description
The Arts & Crafts Specialist will be responsible for planning, implementing, and facilitating arts & crafts programming for all Camp Kaufmann campers.
They will act in accordance with the New York Department of Health (NYDOH), Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), and the American Camp Association (ACA) standards while being passionate about the mission of Girl Scouting and the positive impact of camp.

 

Responsibilities

  • Deliver engaging arts & crafts activities with a highly energetic and enthusiastic attitude.
  • Collaborate with the Girl Scout Specialist, Program Director, and Assistant Camp Director to develop arts & crafts programming that is appropriate for the ages and abilities of campers.
  • Coordinate and serve as a lead project manager for the “Art-stravaganza” camp session using the GSUSA badge curriculum.
  • Work independently while developing creative programming.
  • Inspect and maintain the Arts & Crafts Pavilion, storage areas, and program areas.
  • Maintain a clean and organized program area, including the activity area’s first aid kit and the inventory of supplies and equipment necessary for arts & crafts programs.
  • Be fully prepared and organized for each group, ensuring a safe and engaging environment.
  • Provide support to Unit Managers, Unit Counselors, and their Girl Scouts as they complete badge work and prepare their Girl Scouts for the Thursday evening badge work showcase.
  • Mentor Counselors-in-Training (CITs) who will assist in facilitating programs.
  • Help ensure that the camp meets ACA and NYSDOH standards; training provided.
  • Assist campers and staff in emergency situations; training provided.
  • Report and document all incidents/accidents and maintenance issues to the Program Director and/or Camp Property Manager.
  • Enthusiastically participate in all aspects of camp, including staff training, team building, and debriefing.
  • Subscribe to the mission and values of the Girl Scouts by becoming a member.
  • Provide excellent customer service to other staff members, campers, caregivers, and other visitors to camp.
  • Demonstrate quick thinking and sound problem-solving techniques.
  • Model and teach good health practices for all staff and campers.\
  • Excellent communicator, calm under pressure, and works as a team player.
  • Set a good example for campers and staff regarding cleanliness, punctuality, respect, appropriate language, attire, etc.
  • Comply with all personnel policies communicated in staff training and staff manual.
  • Meet and communicate with the Program Director daily and the Assistant Camp Director as needed.
  • Accept other tasks and responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Assistant Camp Director and Camp Director.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • High school diploma or the equivalent.
  • Minimum of 1 year experience working with youth.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage challenging behavioral situations with youth effectively.
  • Interest in art, crafts, or other creative hobbies.
  • Teaching/instruction experience, informal art education preferred.
  • Clearance through the Sex Offender Registry and Criminal Background Check.
  • Willingness to prioritize the needs of Girl Scouts and Camp Kaufmann.
  • Desire and ability to provide care to children and peers in an outdoor environment.
  • The acceptance and understanding that employment is at a sleepaway (overnight) camp and that work hours are irregular. Candidates must live locally or on-site and be available to work for the entire summer season (June 23rd – August 11th).
  • Demonstrate enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, integrity, self-control, and an ability to adapt well to changing situations.
  • Possess the strength and endurance required to succeed in a Sleepaway camp environment.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior camp experience and/or interest in the outdoors.
  • Prior curriculum and content development experience.
  • Pursuing an art, art education, art therapy, or other arts-related degree.
  • Experience or interest in the Girl Scout Program and Leadership Experience.

 

Physical Demands
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  • Ability to lift 40 pounds.
  • Good health and the stamina necessary to work in a camp setting.
  • Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time while leading programming.

 

Required
• Candidates must be available to attend ALL trainings as needed (June 23rd – July 6th) in preparation for the summer program and work for the ENTIRE 5 weeks of camp and clean up (July 7th– August 11th). Additional certification classes may also be required. Those applicants who cannot attend these training dates will NOT be considered.

 

Compensation

  • $90 - $110 per diem rate range (based on experience and certifications)
  • Room and board while at camp.
  • Time off: Friday evening to Saturday evening each week.

 

No phone calls, please.
The Girl Scouts of Greater New York are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description. Any essential function or requirement of this job will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent or applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation(s) for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent or applicant when possible