SAM Camp: Counselors and Senior Counselors

Seattle Art Museum • Seattle, WA

35d • $22 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

SAM Camp Counselors are a critical part of the SAM Camp experience each summer! Counselors assist Teaching Artists and Camp program staff to provide meaningful, hands-on experiences for children and families. They will facilitate art experiences and provide creative guidance, classroom management, and mentorship for children entering grades 1–6 during SAM’s annual 3 week summer camp, held at the Seattle Asian Art Museum in Volunteer Park. There are 4-6 openings for Counselors SAM will be filling this year, and interviews will take place on a rolling basis with final hiring decisions in early April.
FSLA STATUS: Temporary, Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Senior Manager of Teen & Family Programs , Manager of Family Programs
COMPENSATION: Counselors: $22/hour, Senior Counselors: $23/hour
FIXED EMPLOYMENT TERM: June 29th - July 24th, 2026
WORK SCHEDULE:
SAM Camp Training: Monday, June 29, 9am - 5pm (in-person attendance required)
SAM Camp: July 6 - July 24, Monday - Friday, 30 - 40 hrs a week
Responsibilities will include the following, but are not limited to:

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old upon hire.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting
• Interest in elementary education, art, camp, social work, developmental psychology, youth mentorship, and/or museums
• Ability to work efficiently and prioritize tasks
• Ability to problem solve and respond to behavioral issues proactively, with the support of SAM Camp staff
• Ability to adhere to Museum policies and to support management decisions in a positive, professional manner.
• Ability to pass and maintain security background check clearance

Nice To Haves

• Experience with a variety of visual art mediums preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all SAM campers and promote positive social interactions
• Lead, create, and facilitate age-appropriate activities and games for elementary aged children in collaboration with SAM Camp counselors and staff
• Provide developmentally appropriate guidance and support to campers as issues arise, maintaining open communication with co-counselor and camp leadership
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and positive attitude towards campers, co-workers, and the Museum, serving as a positive role model for children
• Work directly with teaching artists and a team of camp counselors to prepare all materials and studio spaces, which includes ensuring that studio spaces are organized, clean, and ready for the day
• Support Teaching Artists with classroom management and during workshop instruction as needed and lead smooth transitions between scheduled activities
• Support campers with art projects as needed and provide encouraging dialogue with open ended questions and constructive feedback
• Respond to behavioral issues proactively and report them to SAM Camp Senior Counselor and SAM Education staff

Benefits

• Temporary SAM Staff have access to an onsite fitness facility at our Downtown location, and to SAM’s museum libraries.
• They can also access a no-cost Employee Assistance Program resource, enjoy a 20% discount at the SAM Museum Shop and a 10% discount at SAM’s MARKET cafe, receive 2 SAM guest passes per quarter worked, have a Tier III membership to the American Alliance of Museums, can access 8 Home Free Guarantee cab rides home per year, and accrue paid sick leave at a rate of .0385 per hour worked.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed