Job Listing: Summer Camp Coordinator at the Visual Arts School
Date postedFebruary 13, 2025
Name of Organization – Hermitage Museum & Gardens
7637 N Shore Rd, Norfolk, VA
Closes – April 15th, 2025
Title – Summer Camp Coordinator at the Visual Arts School
Compensation –
Type – Seasonal, 40 hours per week
Apply – Email resume and cover letter to Amber Pierce, apierce@thehermitagemuseum.org
Summary – This is a seasonal position (June through August) that focuses on supporting the day-today operations of the Hermitage’s Summer Art camp program. This position is also responsible for maintaining the classroom and studio spaces at the Visual Arts School.
Responsibilities –
• Assist the Curator of Education in overseeing the daily activities and general camp operations to ensure a quality camp
• Assist camp instructors with special projects and activities
• Monitor the health and safety of all campers and contacting parents if needed
• Communicate with parents and community partners throughout the summer
• Be responsible for knowing, understanding, and executing all camp policies and emergency procedures associated with the camp
• Be a leader in parent communication and address parent concerns in a timely manner
• Oversee camp registration including the collection of registration fees
• Ensure studio and classroom space including ceramics studio are clean and organized
• Load, fire, and unload kilns
• Mix ceramic glazes, as needed
• Track and organize studio inventory and supplies
• Provide assistance with facility maintenance to include minor repairs and building upkeep, cleaning and organization of three studios
Qualifications –
- Outstanding verbal and communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and must be comfortable working with people from all backgrounds.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, ability to anticipate and articulate program needs, and work independently.
- Must be extremely dependable and punctual.
- Excellent computer skills including expertise in email and Microsoft Office.
- Experience working in youth-based programs and in art studios, preferred.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for long periods of time.
- Must be 18 or older with valid Virginia driver’s license.
About – https://thehermitagemuseum.org/