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Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan · 1 month ago

Art Director - Camp Linden

Linden, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$80/d - $80/d

Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan is dedicated to empowering youth through their camp programs. They are seeking an Art Director to plan and deliver engaging art activities that are safe and suitable for campers of various ages and abilities, ensuring a meaningful camp experience.

Responsibilities

Plan and supervise safe, fun, and educational activities

Create and deliver educational, creative, and adaptive lesson plans for arts and team building activities which will appeal to a variety of age levels and learning styles

Coordinate camp activities, camper activity choices, and special events in accordance with the weekly theme and camp goals

Evaluate abilities of staff and campers in activity areas and adapt materials to suit needs

Adapt activities as necessary to create a progression based on the needs and experience of the participants

Ensure knowledge of and adherence to safety and risk management guidelines to maintain high standards of health, safety, and supervision for campers and staff at all times

Take action to keep camp clean and safe, including assisting in camp chores, caring for program materials, and reporting all maintenance issues in an appropriate and timely manner

Set-up and manage the activity area facilities and materials

Conduct beginning- and end-of-season equipment/supply inventory

Submit order requests for equipment/supplies when needed, ensuring timely arrival of materials

Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude, behavior, and following of camp procedures

Apply youth development principles to empower campers, embrace diversity, aid in competency development, and build connections

Participate as a member of the camp leadership team to plan and supervise camp activities and the implementation of staff training including leading educational and training sessions for counselors

Support counseling staff with daily care and supervision of campers, including conducting bed-checks and sleeping in units as assigned

Take the initiative to ensure that everyone has a great summer at camp

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Art programmingYouth developmentActivity instructionBehavior managementFirst Aid/CPR/AEDCreativityLeadershipTeamworkInitiative

Required

Age 21 or older preferred

Experience working with different art mediums

Must become a member of Girl Scouts

Must have belief in and/or ability to speak with conviction about the mission and values of Girl Scouts, be willing to subscribe to the principles expressed in the Promise and Law and be aware of the needs of youth in our pluralistic society

Must be able to pass State and National background checks

Current certification in Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED or willingness to obtain

Preferred

Previous experience with children's camps or working with children preferred

Previously demonstrated knowledge and skill in camp and outdoor adventure programming, including but not limited to target sports, aquatic activities, camping skills, STEM activities, etc. preferred