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The Durham Arts Council (DAC) Summer Arts Camp Assistant reports to the Arts Education Assistant Manager (Camp Manager) to provide administrative, logistical, and operational support for Summer Arts Camps at DAC from May through August. The Summer Arts Camp Assistant is a seasonal independent contractor paid $18/hour.

Work Schedule and Environment: Professional office and classroom environments on-site. Normal work week for this position during camp sessions is Monday & Tuesday 8am-4pm, Wednesday through Friday 9am-5pm. Work schedule may require flexibility between the hours of 7:30am and 5:30pm as needed to ensure effective coverage of camp operations.

• 2+ years’ experience as an arts educator or camp counselor/leader with specific experience working directly with youth ages 5-12

Job Preferences:

• Experience as a camp administrator
• Previous successful work experience involving interfacing with the public and working in a professional office environment
• Experience working with teens, ages 13-18

Special Skills and Requirements:

• General knowledge of summer camps
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organization and planning skills to coordinate complex projects
• Ability to represent DAC internally and externally effectively and professionally, and to employ diplomacy and sound judgement in establishing and building relationships with current and prospective teachers, families, and the community
• Ability to work as an effective team member with DAC and Camp Staff, demonstrating sound judgement in decision making

Please submit a brief cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Wendy Leigh, Arts Education Assistant Manager, at wleigh@durhamarts.org . For qualified applicants, an interview will be scheduled.