Arts & Crafts Specialist

Arts & Crafts Specialist

General Responsibility: 

Plan, organize and implement an Arts & Crafts Program for a camp serving campers with various disabilities and disadvantaged youth.

Qualifications:

¨            Be 18 years or older

¨            High school diploma or GED required; one or more years of college preferred.

¨            Experience in the operations of camping programs as camper or staff.

¨            Knowledge and experience with working with campers in a supervised environment.

¨            Organized with good verbal and written communication skills.

¨            Possess strong leadership skills; experience in supervising and training others preferred.

¨            Emotionally mature, willing to accept responsibility.

¨            Exhibit the ability to place the needs of the campers and the camp above their own.

¨            Team player that can relate positively to all staff, volunteers and campers.

¨            Be in good health, vitality and physical stamina.

Specific Responsibilities:

¨            Be responsible for overall operations of the Arts & Crafts program including activity planning, implementation and safety management.

¨            Develop an Arts & Crafts supply list for Camp Director approval.

¨            Maintain a high quality of instruction for both campers and client groups.

¨            Attend and participate in pre-camp meetings and pre-camp preparation work.

¨            Assist with the overall camp program, including the planning and implementation of camp programs, development of weekly schedules and camper satisfaction.

¨            Develop Arts & Crafts activities that are innovative, creative and exciting. Ensure that programs reflect the development level of each camper, as well as, meeting the goals of Camp Ronald McDonald’s Mission.

¨            Train and supervise staff, volunteers and those assigned to assist you.

¨            Arrange and maintain Arts & Crafts area in orderly manner, inventory and direct clean-up operations of the Arts & Crafts area on a daily basis.

¨            Enforce camp rules consistently. (Develop, implement and post rules for your assigned area.)

¨            Rotate camp responsibilities in conjunction with other Program Specialists under the direction of the Camp Director and Program Director including meal supervision, twilight activities, campfires, closing ceremonies and special events.

¨      Assumes all other duties and assignments deemed appropriate by the Camp Director and Program Director.

Essential Responsibilities:

¨      Physically able to accompany campers on all Arts & Crafts Activities.

¨      Be able to communicate with campers and provide instructions.

¨      Visual ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.

¨      Abilities to observe camper behavior, assess it appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.

¨      Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid.

¨      Cognitive and communications abilities to plan and conduct the activity to achieve camper ability and development objectives.

End Results:          

¨      Achieve the goals and objectives of camp, in the lives of campers and in your own personal life, by operating a creative, safe and fun Arts & Crafts program.

¨      Ensure that campers acquire a sincere appreciation of Arts & Crafts, achieving an increased sense of self-esteem related to their own creativity.

¨      Make a positive effect on the life of each camper you come into contact with and strive to provide each camper with a fun and rewarding camp experience.

Reports to:              Program Director & Camp Director

Dates – May 27th – Aug 1st 2026

Stipend: $2640/month + Meals & Housing