Art Camp Team Leader [Camp/Conference Aide]

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or on-call position. Performs a variety of duties in support of summer camps and conferences, such as responding to participant concerns, questions and emergencies; maintaining/monitoring camp rules, checking in/out of participants, attending meetings. May involve overnight supervision of participants. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

MSU Broad Art Museum: 

The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum expands perspectives through art by connecting to people to ideas and each other. Our focus on contemporary art—in conversation with the historical—encourages engagement with timely issues of local and global significance. Featuring local, national, and international artists, a permanent collection of over 10,000 works, and dynamic public programming, we invite everyone to explore with us. We are dedicated to amplifying stories and perspectives from historically underrepresented communities. We aim to create an inclusive environment for meaningful conversations with the diverse communities we serve. Our approach is guided by values of co-creation and co-learning. We use community-centered strategies to address implicit bias, systemic racism, and social inequalities. These efforts support our goal of creating a more just and equitable society through the arts 

Summer Art Camp: Kid Studio 

This is not your average art camp! Creative campers will spend their week in our one-of-a-kind building working alongside other kids to experiment, wonder, imagine, and create in our Kid Studio. They’ll make and see art all around the museum as they explore the endless possibilities of what art can be. 

Position Description: The Camp Lead Teacher is responsible for creating and managing a safe, welcoming and inclusive art studio environment for summer camp youth ages 6 – 11. This role takes the lead in developing and implementing camp curriculum that connects with contemporary themes in art education. The Lead Teacher will provide instructional leadership for camp counselors and work closely with the team to develop a creative, fun, and comfortable community atmosphere.  

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:  Plan and manage daily schedule of activities including choice-based centers and whole group projects, lead large group activities, manage the camp art studio, oversee daily set up and clean up procedures, plan and communicate daily schedule with camp counselors through daily and weekly meetings, enforce equitable camp behavior expectations for all campers.  

Job Duties:   

• Draft weekly curriculum and daily plans 

• Develop camp supply list and maintain weekly inventory of supplies and equipment 

• Collaborate with operations and education staff on weekly schedule  

• Lead and manage groups of youth during studio, gallery, and social time 

• Effectively engage with youth and families to foster an inclusive atmosphere.  

• Maintain appearance, organization, set-up and clean-up  

• Learn about artworks and identify relevance and meaningful connections for K-12 audiences.  

• Oversee field trips and walks on campus 

• Organize installation of end-of-camp exhibitions 

• Communicate with and respond to feedback from the Broad Education Team on curriculum, schedule, and meeting student behavioral and social/emotional needs 

• Attend trainings and stay up-to-date for all MSU Youth Programs guidelines and policies as directed by supervisor  

• Adhere to all University guidelines for Youth Program activities.  

• Other camp support tasks as assigned by the Operations and Education Team.   

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