Art Center Summer Camp Instructor

The City of Edina is currently accepting applications for Summer Youth Art Camp Instructor. Program dates, hours and wages vary by position. Hourly wage varies by position.

Scope of Impact:

Art Camp Instructors will work as a team to plan and implement age-appropriate activities. Instructors will assist with planning weekly arts/crafts, games, and natured based activities for children ages 6 to 11. Scheduled work hours will be Monday-Thursday from 8am-1 p.m. at the Edina Art Center, as well as other hours in the surrounding community when necessary. Employment dates will be from the end of May through mid-August with programs starting the week of June 8.

• Assist teaching artists with summer art camps.
• Keep campers engaged in art activities.
• Create a welcoming environment for all students and their grown-ups.
• Promote inclusivity and diversity in a community setting.
• Assist with set up, clean up, and use of facility, equipment and materials.
• Ability to relate to parents, program partners and general public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Assist with the supervision of program and participants.
• Make decisions and respond to questions and concerns relating to participants, programs, staff and the public.
• Respond to work direction.
• Responsible for his/her own transportation to program site.
• Assist with daily operations as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Job seekers should be 18 years of age or older-OR-have one (1) year of experience in an arts or recreation setting.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Things that might help you be successful in this position:

• One (1) year of college coursework and/or skills in art, recreation, education, or a closely related setting.
• Two (2) years of work or volunteer experience.
• Experience working or volunteering with children.
• Availability to work Monday - Thursday during the summer with occasional Friday or evening hours.
• Ability to be conversational in a language other than English.
• CPR and First Aid Certifications.

Physical Requirements: Lift and carry supplies - up to 10 pounds, daily.

Some requirements in this job description may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required. To perform this job successfully, the worker must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. The City retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this job at any time.