Summary of the Art Director job at campharborview

ABOUT US 

Camp Harbor View changes lives and transforms Boston’s communities by exposing underserved youth to the possibilities of a future they may have never envisioned. 

At Camp Harbor View, kids can be kids. At each of the five program areas (aquatics, leadership, sports, knowledge is power, and art) campers engage in quality programming and learn the skills they need to succeed outside of camp. Our core values of fun, respect, responsibility, character, courage, and community drive the camp experience and create a safe, fun environment for campers to develop as young leaders. Camp Harbor View staff are responsible for fostering that environment and have the great privilege to model our values for our campers.  

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STATEMENT 

Camp Harbor View’s work is focused on providing opportunity to some of Boston's most historically marginalized communities. We believe that by working together with the families in our program we will make progress in overcoming many of the barriers of systemic inequity and advancing educational and economic parity. We strive to build a staff and board that is reflective of the communities that we serve. 

ROLE 

Title/Position: Art Director
 

Reports to: Camp Administration Team
 

Location: Camp Harbor View, Long Island, Boston MA (ferry transportation provided) 

Hours: Seasonal, Full-Time; June 18th- August 21st, 8:15 am to 4:45 pm 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Manage the training, supervision, coaching, and scheduling of art staff, providing regular feedback through informal and formal observations and a performance evaluation twice per season;
   

• Develop and implement a variety of developmentally appropriate activities, including visual arts, performing arts, and music lessons, and collaborative programming across program areas and with program partners; 

• Manage communication with art partners to ensure clear understanding of expectations and engagement with the camp community;
   

• Assist with the supervision and positive behavior guidance of campers participating in programming at art and across the camp community, including, but not limited to, performances, lunch, and the ferry;
   

• Coach and mentor high school-aged youth in the Leader in Training (LIT) program, regularly communicating with the LIT staff regarding the LIT’s job performance; 

• Manage the budget, initial and end of season inventory, and security and maintenance of materials, equipment, and other resources belonging to the art program area;
   

• Serve as an ambassador to visitors, engaging them and articulating how the work serves the mission and the campers;
   

• Manage and ensure the maintenance and cleanliness of the art program areas; and 

• Other duties that support the Camp Harbor View community as specified by the Camp Administration Team and other year-round leadership.  

QUALIFICATIONS 

• 20+ years of age;
   

• BA or BS in related field preferred, equivalent experiences considered;
   

• Experience developing and delivering arts programs for youth;
   

• Supervisory experience required, experience in a camp or out of school time setting preferred;
   

• Interest in and knowledge of trends in arts programming, techniques and theory, and utilization of technology in the arts fields;
   

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
   

• Ability to supervise and teach middle school-aged youth;
   

• Ability to work with youth and families from a variety of backgrounds; and  

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.