Art Camp Assistant

Virginia Moca•Virginia Beach, VA

23h•$18

About The Position

Reporting to the Studio & Community Programs Manager, the Art Camp Assistant assists with the preparation and daily operations of Virginia MOCA Summer Art Camp including administrative support and customer service. The Art Camp Assistant must be able to work in an independent and self-directed manner with frequent and regular communication with the Studio & Community Programs Manager, instructors, volunteers, caregivers, and campers.

Requirements

1+ years of management or related experience and/or strong investment in art education and museum work
High School Diploma
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Must be able to stand and sit for prolonged periods of time
Must be able to maintain continuous physical activity while working safely in an office and studio environment
Strong customer service and administrative skills
Ability to assess priorities and manage multiple projects
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Must have strong interpersonal skills and a positive, creative approach to being an imaginative, flexible, and resourceful staff member
Knowledge of modern computer programs (including Microsoft Suite)
Must have a valid Virginia Driver’s License and maintain a good driving record
Background check is required
Virginia MOCA strives for an inclusive work environment and actively embraces a diversity of people, ideas, talents, and experiences. We highly encourage black, indigenous, people of color, individuals with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented groups to apply.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in youth-based programs and in art studios, preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee Art Camp sign-in/out procedure
Warmly and professionally greet art camp families at pick up and drop off
Photograph camp activities for record-keeping
Collect and manage required camper medical and information forms
Prepare weekly studio binders including door signs, rosters, sign-in sheets, lunch bunch list, art camp volunteer schedule, evaluations, teen sign-in/out form, Prisms flyers, and incident forms
Send weekly reminders email to parents/guardians of campers, instructors, and volunteers
Utilize CRM to pull camp reports and send notifications to families
Provide support to Art Camp instructors as needed, may assist in the absence of Art Camp Volunteers
Oversee campers during Lunch Bunch, a 30-minute lunch break for full-day campers.
General cleaning and organization of the studios and supplies
Communicate with Education staff about camp projects, space and supply needs, and any behavioral challenges that may arise.
Support preparations for Prisms Art Camp Exhibition, a showcase of student work that occurs each fall.
Other duties as assigned.
Provide administrative and research support to education staff.
Prepare, maintain, and organize education supplies and materials.
Other projects may be assigned as needed.