Title: Summer Camp High School Intern

Application Deadline:

May 24th 2024

Working Dates:

(select specific weeks or full summer options)

  • Summer Camp Wk 1: June 17 – 21

  • Summer Camp Wk 2: June 24 – 28

  • Summer Camp Wk 3: July 1 – 5 

  • Summer Camp Wk 4: July 8 – 12 

  • Summer Camp Wk 5: July 15 – 19 

  • Summer Camp Wk 6: July 22 – 26 

  • Summer Camp Wk 7: July 29 – August 2

  • Summer Camp Wk 8: August 5 – 9

  • Summer Camp Wk 9: August 12 – 16 

Working Hours: 

Monday - Friday 8:30-3:00 PM (possibly 3:30pm on occasion)

Mandatory Orientation:

Either May 30th from 3-5pm or June 1st from 9-11am. Date TBD by May 17th. (Online or In-person)

Purpose: 

The purpose of the Summer Camp HS Intern role is to empower youth to become agents of change in their community by guiding younger artists in the classroom. We encourage youth to become High School Interns who enjoy working with younger children and have an interest in education through the arts. Our focus is to expose youth to hiring processes in a professional environment, enhance youth leadership and communication skills, support the classroom instructor, and serve as a role model for younger students while supporting their projects and classroom management.

Role Description: 

  • Work collaboratively with the Program Director, Instructor, junior assistant, and student ambassadors

  • Help guide junior assistants and student ambassadors

  • Gather supplies & help the instructor with morning class prep

  • Check all students in for attendance

  • Promote a positive, caring, and responsible culture

  • Inspire students to actively participate in projects, conversations, and other activities, etc

  • Ensure students cooperate within classroom guidelines

  • Liaise between students and staff

  • Observe project instructions and assist students

  • Ensure management is aware of all incidents or behavioral concerns

  • Document Camp with photos & key moment notes, upload to our Flicker account

  • Create Content for camp updates social media posts (Monday-Friday) and parent update emails (Wednesday & Friday)

  • Lead small projects or necessary tasks assigned by staff or Instructor

  • Be the “guide’ on outdoor walks to the trailhead or park. You cross all streets first and stand there until the student ambassador passes. You always stand between the children and the street. You will also check attendance before heading back to River Arts

  • Ensure Parents Sign out children properly at pickup

Qualifications: 

Preferred- 

Interest in youth leadership, the arts, and an understanding of classroom expectations

Required- 

Reliable transportation to and from River Arts/ Offsite class locations.

Currently participates in Junior or Senior year of high school grade levels. ( must be at least 17 -19 years old to apply).

*Students of diverse backgrounds and identities, such as people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, English Language Learners, students from low-income backgrounds, and students from rural and urban communities, are encouraged to apply.

Working Conditions: 

  • Reports to Camp Instructor & Program Director

  • Tobacco, drugs, and alcohol are prohibited during working hours.

Pay Range: 

1st Year - $16.00/ hour | 2nd Year - $17.00/ hour

Dress code: 

  • River Arts T-shirts and pants, shorts, and skorts (tennis skirts) are allowed.  Please wear comfortable clothing for art and play. Sheer or revealing clothing, strapless dresses, garments with visible stains or holes, or shorts shorter than fingertip length are not permitted. 

  • Sneakers or tennis shoes are recommended, but not mandated. Flip-flips or thong sandals are not permitted.