Seasonal Camper Support Specialist

What You'll Do

• Your Impact: Support the social-emotional health and wellness of campers at an art and nature camp.
• THE HIVE, July 6-August 7, is designed for fifty-six campers ages 5-12 who are curious about the world around them and interested in exploring nature and contemporary artistic ideas through energizing and emergent collaborations culminating each week in large-scale installations in the Sculpture Park.
• SUMMER STUDIO FOR TEENS, June 29-July 3 and August 10-14, offers opportunities for small cohort of 13-16-year-olds to refine and expand artistic techniques, create meaningful connections, and develop confidence in their unique artistic voice.

Requirements

• A master's degree or equivalent experience in social work, education, child development, or other relevant course of study.
• Proven expertise in the areas of trauma-informed practices, neurodiversity, behavior modification, and special education.
• Creative, passionate, open-minded, and knowledgeable in a broad range of behavioral, social, and developmental needs of campers and their caregivers.
• Effective documenter of camper behavior and ability to share observations and ideas to caregivers and camp staff.
• Experience working with children with diverse needs, abilities, and interests.
• Effective communicator and collaborator with strong interpersonal skills: helpful, calm, friendly demeanor.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Full availability for camp staff training sessions late May/early June and all weeks of camp (June 29-August 14).
• Must have or be willing to obtain Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification (provided, if necessary).
• Able and willing to work across a 30-acre site both indoors and outside in all types of weather.
• Able to lift 40 pounds.
• Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.
• A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.