Title: Summer Camp Jr Assistant

Application Deadline:

May 24th, 2024

Working Dates: 

  • 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 

Mandatory Orientation:

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

Working Hours: 

Monday - Friday 8:30-3:00 PM

Purpose: 

The purpose of the Summer Camp Junior Assistant 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 Jr Assistants 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, HS Intern, and class ambassador

  • 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 bad behavior

  • Lead game time

  • Assist in guiding students in cleanup and parent pickup prep time

  • Help keep students in line & organized for pickup

  • Be the “lead”’ on outdoor walks to the trailhead or park. You lead the “rope” and cross the street after the guide nods. You set the pace, the group can only move as fast as the slowest person

  • Assist in guiding students in cleanup and parent pickup prep time. Ensure all lunch boxes, backpacks, etc are in the students' hands during the lineup

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 Freshman or Sophomore high school grade levels. (Must be 14-16 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 HS Intern

  • Must have the ability to stand and sit for extended periods of time, bend and stoop, lift a minimum of 20 lbs, grasp, and complete repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

  • Must pass a background check

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

Pay Range: 

1st Year - $14.00/ hour | 2nd Year - $15.00/ 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.