Arts And Crafts Staff

Summer Staff- Arts & Crafts

Job Description

Reports to:                       Program Director

Qualifications:

At least 18 years of age

Commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord

Primary Responsibilities:

The arts and crafts staff is responsible for creating and leading a program of hands-on activities for campers that will enable them to participate in and enjoy creative projects during their camp week. 

1. Prior to the beginning of camp
2. Organize the arts and craft room and storage area
3. Provide leadership to the arts and crafts program 
4. Assist counselors in developing activities for cabin activity
5. Provide projects for free time and interest groups.
6. Review camper response to activities, revising and selecting new options as needed
7. Keep arts and crafts room and storage areas clean and organized 
8. Monitor expenditures to ensure that the program falls within the allocated budget
9. Review the arts and crafts program at the end of the summer, including participation, successes and failures, financial summary, sources of product, and preparing any recommendations for the coming summer
10. Select age-appropriate craft activities relating to the theme as often as possible
11. Review existing inventory of supplies
12. Within the allotted budget and in cooperation with the program coordinator, order adequate supplies for the first several weeks of the summer program
13. Encourage camper participation 
14. Teach campers and staff how to do various crafts or projects
15. Coordinate the staff assigned to arts and crafts to best assist campers with projects.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Attend all meetings as required of staff (orientation, daily, weekly)
2. Work to create a positive spiritual atmosphere throughout camp
3. Be ready to guide a camper in their relationship with Christ
4. Assist other program staff in carrying out the weekly program
5. Be prepared to address behavior needs of campers
6. Report facility needs, equipment needs and maintenance requests to maintenance staff
7. Function as a full member of the summer staff, participating in activities, building relationships, and carrying out the ministry of GENEVA throughout the summer