Montalvo Employment Opportunity

Job Title: Summer Camp Leader (40-hrs/wk, temporary, non-exempt)

Montalvo Arts Center is seeking energetic leaders for our dynamic summer arts education
camps. Camp Leaders will support the Coordinator of Arts and Education Programs with a
variety of art camps from administrative tasks to hands-on implementation. The Camp Leader
will be the main point of contact for professional artists, staff, interns and volunteers,
campers and their families. Camp Leaders will help to create an environment that emphasizes
fun and learning in a unique natural and creative environment. This is a temporary position,
June-August only.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

 Assist in organizing and implementing visual, performing and new media arts day
camps.
 Supervision of camp program participants, ages 5-15 years.
 Preparation of camp materials, and maintaining registration records/materials.
 Assist Lead Artists with facilitating camp activities.
 Provide technical assistance for Media Based Camps.
 Plan recreational activities during extended care and lunch periods, including outdoor
games and activities.
 Planning and directing Team-building activities.
 Supervision of volunteers and interns, both youth and adult.
 Perform other related duties as required.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

 High School diploma required; a minimum of 2-years of college coursework in studio
Arts, Education, Recreation Administration or related field preferred. Previous
experience in leading day camp programs highly desirable.
 Familiarity with hands on program development and delivery.
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Attentive to detail and accurate.
 Passion for the arts and working with youth of varying ages.
 Must be available June 7-August 17, Monday-Friday, 8 am-5:30 pm
 Ability to work as part of a team, under direct or indirect supervision.
 CPR/First Aid certification required prior to start of summer programs.

Working Conditions & Physical Tasks:

Most job functions performed outdoors. While performing the duties of this job, the employee
is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use
hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally
required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or
move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth
perception. Some local travel necessary; valid driver’s license and access to own vehicle
required. Background check and fingerprint clearance required.

Salary: $13-15/hour, DOQ

To apply, submit cover letter and resume to Human Resources via email at
hr@montalvoarts.org. No calls please.