Assistant Camp Leader

Woodruff Arts Center employees play an integral role in creating and supporting great art and education initiatives at the nation's third largest arts center. Comprised of three Art Partners-Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and High Museum of Art-there's a role for everyone at The Woodruff.
Reports to:
Coordinator of Public Programs
FLSA:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Employment Status:
Temporary/Part time
The Assistant Camp Leader supports the summer camp program in collaboration with the Camp Leader and the Coordinator of Public Programs. The ideal candidate will have outstanding organizational skills, a friendly and energetic demeanor, and will demonstrate a passion for working with people of all ages and from diverse backgrounds. The Assistant Camp Leader is responsible for aiding camp staff in all aspects of camp, including overseeing supplies, workshop management and upkeep, camper supervision, substituting, and administrative tasks when applicable. Additionally, the Camp Assistant oversees aftercare each day along with the aftercare assistant.
The High Museum Summer Art Camp is a hands-on art day camp for children in rising first through rising eighth grade. Eight different week-long topics are available during the summer months providing age-appropriate art exploration and creation. Each week, more than 80 campers participate, with up to 15 dedicated camp staff implementing and supporting the program. The Camp Assistant aids the Camp Leader in leading these efforts, with responsibilities including but not limited to:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Workshops and Supplies

• Oversees all supplies and inventory for camp, in collaboration with the Camp Leader.
• Provides direct assistance with campers in workshops, during lunches/snack times, and in galleries as needed.
• Assists with daily, weekly, and summer-long set-up, maintenance, and clean-up of camp spaces and supplies.
• Acts as a substitute when needed.

Instructors and Staff

• Relieves and assists staff as needed for breaks, emergencies, tardies/absences, and when extra help is needed.
• Remains visible and accessible to staff, campers, and caregivers.
• Checks in daily with all camp staff for any needs or issues.

Aftercare and Camper Needs

• Assists with daily pick-up; ensures that all campers are delivered safely and accurately from workshop to caregiver.
• Communicates all pertinent staff and camper needs, issues, and concerns to Camp Leader and Coordinator of Public Programs in a timely manner.
• Responsible for assisting with classroom clean-up and end of day routine.
• Responsible for picking up all aftercare students and moving them to aftercare classroom.
• Runs check-out, according to High Museum guidelines, as caregivers arrive for aftercare carpool.
• Ensures all campers are picked up safely and by authorized caregivers.
• Implements activities such as coloring, reading, games, and movies during aftercare hours.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Work Schedule:
Trainings
May 28 & 29, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Summer Camp
Monday - Friday 10 am to 6 pm
June 3 - 7
June 10 - 14
June 17 - 21
June 24 - 28
July 8 - 12
July 15 - 19
July 22 - 26
July 29 - August 2
Additional dates may be scheduled for prep, set-up, and clean-up.
Compensation: $18/hr
Qualifications:
High school graduate; current undergraduate studies in art administration, youth education, or museum studies preferred.
Previous experience working with children required, 1-2 years working in youth camp or class environment preferred.