Description
Job Description
Position: Creative Arts Specialist
Responsible To: Camp Programs Coordinator
Classification: Seasonal Staff Member
Camp Location: Camp Cloud Rim or Trefoil Ranch
Job Purpose
This position plays a key role in upholding the mission of Girl Scouts of Utah by modeling respect, integrity, and service, prioritizing camper well-being, and contributing to a collaborative, camp-wide culture. When not serving as Creative Art Specialist, this position supports general camp operations, demonstrating flexibility, teamwork, and a readiness to assist wherever needed to provide a memorable and meaningful camp experience for all.
Job Accountabilities
· Plan, develop, and manage a quality art program for all campers.
o Teach staff their art area responsibilities during staff training.
o Write program outlines and lesson plans that allow for progression of activities and accomplish specific program goals.
o Instruct and enforce all safety rules relating to the art areas.
o Encourage creativity among campers and staff.
o Train on basic art skills, including ceramics (hand building and use of a wheel), drawing, and painting.
o Keep an inventory of the program closet and art supplies; order additional supplies as needed.
o Manage all art supply and equipment requests.
o Teach and monitor the proper use of equipment (including pottery wheels and kilns); report broken or missing equipment in a timely manner.
o Set up the art areas during staff training and break them down at the end of the season.
o Complete weekly and end-of-season reports.
· Manage health and safety conditions in the art areas.
o Verify the first aid kit is properly stocked with supplies.
o Report and document accidents and incidents promptly.
o Ensure safety and cleanliness of the art rooms, program closet, darkroom, and all supplies and other equipment.
o Confirm art areas meet all health and safety standards.
o Complete daily art program log.
o Ensure and manage safe usage of kilns.
· Work with the Program Coordinator to plan and provide a quality art program for all campers.
o Assist in teaching staff their art area responsibilities during staff training.
o Write program outlines and lesson plans that allow for progression of activities and accomplish specific program goals.
o Train and enforce all safety rules.
o Encourage creativity among campers and staff.
o Teach basic art skills, including wood shop (hand building and use of a lathe and other power tools), drawing and painting, and age appropriate arts and crafts.
o Instruct and monitor the proper use of equipment (including lathes and other power tools); report broken or missing equipment in a timely manner.
o Help set up the art areas during staff training and break them down at the end of the season.
· When not managing the art program, participate in general camp program and operations.
o Assist with unit and camp housekeeping, sanitation, and care of supplies and equipment.
o Help with weekly camper check in/out.
o Support camp-wide programs including workshops, all camps, campfire programs, camper’s choice activities, and flag ceremonies.
o Attend and participate in staff training and the closing of camp.
o Eat meals with the campers and supervise clean up after meals.
· Understand and implement safety guidelines and standards as outlined by Girl Scouts of the USA, the American Camp Association, and any state and local codes.
· Perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
Qualifications
· Be a minimum of 18 years of age.
· FOR CLOUD RIM: Have the knowledge and ability to teach skills in ceramics (including safe wheel and kiln usage), drawing, painting, and other crafts and fine arts.
· Possess good organizational, leadership, and teaching skills:
o Ability to schedule and manage time, resources, and people.
o Strong decision making skills while exercising good judgment.
o Six weeks experience in a management or supervisory role is required (six months is preferred).
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