Senior Counselor

Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all SAM campers and promote positive social interactions.
• Lead, create, and facilitate age-appropriate activities and games for elementary aged children in collaboration with SAM Camp counselors and staff.
• Provide developmentally appropriate guidance and support to campers as issues arise, maintaining open communication with co-counselor and camp leadership.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and positive attitude towards campers, co-workers, and the Museum, serving as a positive role model for children.
• 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.
• Support Teaching Artists with classroom management and during workshop instruction as needed and lead smooth transitions between scheduled activities.
• Support campers with art projects as needed and provide encouraging dialogue with open ended questions and constructive feedback.
• 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.
• Represent the Museum with a high level of integrity and professionalism.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

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