• Job Description

  Req#: K1uJ9MjUiq

  Seattle Art Museum Summer Camp: Counselors and Senior Counselors

  Applications Due Date: April 15, 2024
  Position Start Date: July 1, 2024

  JOB TITLE Summer Camp Counselors and Senior Counselors

  DEPARTMENT: Education Department
  STAFF MENTOR: Manager of Teen and Family Programs & Museum Educator for Family Programs

  OVERVIEW:

  SAM is dedicated to racial equity and strives for employees, volunteers, and interns who are passionate, qualified, and offer diverse perspectives. SAM prioritizes racial equity in the workplace because we know that people of color are the most impacted when it comes to inequities. We are particularly interested in engaging with historically under-represented groups in the museum field as we strive to be inclusive and equitable. SAM is responsive to cultural communities and experiences, and our strategic plan goals address the role art plays in empowering social justice and structural change to promote equity in our society.

  The SAM Summer Camp Counselor is a member of the Seattle Art Museum Education department. This counselor will assist Teaching Artists and program staff to provide meaningful, hands-on experiences for children and families. They will facilitate art experiences and provide creative guidance, classroom management, and mentorship for children entering grades 1 - 6 during a three week summer camp.

  There will be four openings for Summer Camp Counselors this summer. Interviews will be scheduled during the first half of May 2024.

  FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt REPORTS TO: Manager of Teen and Family Programs COMPENSATION: $19.97 per hour for Counselors, $21 per hour for Senior Counselors

  BENEFITS: Temporary and on-call employees are able to enroll in our company’s 403b plan. Employees will also accrue sick leave at a rate of .0385 per hour worked. Additional benefits include access to fitness facility, and two guest passes to SAM each quarter.

  EXPECTED TIME COMMITMENT:

  SAM Camp Training Day : Monday, July 1 (8 hrs)
  Camp Dates: July 8 - July 26, Mon–Fri, 30 to 40 hrs per week

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all SAM campers and promote positive social interactions.
  2. Lead, create, and facilitate age-appropriate activities and games for elementary aged children in collaboration with SAM Camp counselors and staff.
  3. Provide developmentally appropriate guidance and support to campers as issues arise, maintaining open communication with co-counselor and camp leadership.
  4. Demonstrate enthusiasm and positive attitude towards campers, co-workers, and the Museum, serving as a positive role model for children.
  5. Work directly with teaching artists and a team of camp counselors to prepare all materials and studio spaces. This includes ensuring that studio spaces are organized, clean, and ready for the day.
  6. Support Teaching Artists with classroom management and during workshop instruction as needed and lead smooth transitions between scheduled activities.
  7. Support campers with art projects as needed and provide encouraging dialogue with open ended questions and constructive feedback.
  8. Ability to problem solve and respond to behavioral issues proactively and report them to SAM Camp Senior Counselor and SAM Education staff on a regular basis.
  9. Represent the Museum with a high level of integrity and professionalism.
  10. Other duties as assigned.

  QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  1. Must be at least 16 years old for Counselor position and 18 years old for Senior Counselor position.
  2. Experience working with children in an educational setting.
  3. Interest in elementary education, art, camp, and/or museums, social work, developmental psychology, or youth mentorship.
  4. Experience with a variety of visual art mediums preferred, but not required.
  5. Ability to work efficiently and prioritize tasks.
  6. Ability to represent the Museum with a high level of integrity and professionalism.
  7. Ability to adhere to Museum policies and support management decisions in a positive, professional manner.
  8. Able to take initiative, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
  9. Ability to work with co-workers, vendors, and volunteers professionally and tactfully.
  10. Ability to adhere to Museum policies and to support management decisions in a positive, professional manner.

  WORKING CONDITIONS:

  Exposure : Work areas are primarily inside, in a climate-controlled environment with light background noise. Work is occasionally performed at other indoor and outdoor sites.

  PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED FOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  Stationary Work : Approximately 90% of time is spent is spent moving around the work area. Extended periods of standing may be required when working at camp events.

  Communication : Clear and effective communication with volunteers, donors, members, the public, and co-workers is necessary.

  Moving : The ability to move up to twenty pounds on occasion is necessary for moving files, equipment, and supplies. Must be able to regularly position self to access files.

  Office Work : Ability to effectively and regularly operate a computer, keyboard, and other office productivity machinery, such as copy machines and printers, and ability to inspect, prepare and use paperwork, files, equipment, and supplies is necessary.

  Don’t check off every box listed above? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. SAM is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings!

  Centering equity, diversity, and inclusion as an organization, and as individuals, Seattle Art Museum (SAM) is committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. SAM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or any other protected class.

  Please contact the Human Resources Department at (206) 654-3188 or [email protected] for additional information or to request reasonable accommodations for the application or interview process.

  Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

• About the company

  The Seattle Art Museum is an art museum located in Seattle, Washington, United States.

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