Summer Art Camp Coordinator 2025
Type: Seasonal, 40 hours per week
Description:
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.
Essential Functions:
• 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
Requirements:
• 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.
To Apply: Email resume and cover letter to apierce@thehermitagemuseum.org
Deadline to Apply: April 15th, 2025
Other ways to get involved at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens:
Teach at the Visual Arts School
The Hermitage accepts, on an ongoing basis, proposals for new classes and workshops at the Goode Family Visual Arts School. Learn more.
Become a Volunteer
Volunteers are needed year-round in the Museum and Gardens as well as at special events. For more information about donating your time and talents to the Hermitage, visit the Volunteer page.
The Hermitage Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local discrimination laws.
