Summer Art Camp Assistant

Dallas Museum of Art • Dallas, TX

2d • $15

About The Position

The Summer Art Camp Assistant will play a critical role in day-to-day camp functions and work closely with camp staff to coordinate weekly supply prep for camp teachers. This position is a mix of administrative work and direct interaction with Summer Art Camp teachers, children, and families. The intern will gain hands-on experience using a variety of teaching and leadership skills while observing and assisting Summer Art Camp teachers, as well as through managing camper drop-off and pick-up, lunch time, and studio maintenance, alongside other camp interns.

Requirements

• Current undergraduate or graduate student in art history, art education, studio art, education or the humanities. Course credit for summer 2026 may be obtained, pending school approval
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable presenting to and interacting with children and families
• Physical requirements include kneeling, bending, standing, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to speak during program duration without accommodation

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to former DMA Summer Art Camp Interns
• Teaching experience encouraged
• Some experience working with children, especially in camp settings

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day camp logistics, such as managing drop off, checking children in and out of camp, setting up and cleaning up camp classroom and supplies, and interacting with caregivers
• Coordinate supply prep by organizing and prepping weekly camp supplies
• Plan and supervise daily Lunch Bunch for children who attend camp all day
• Assist summer camp teachers by facilitating small group discussions, scavenger hunts, and games in the galleries
• Assist summer camp teachers by demonstrating various art techniques and helping campers’ problem solve as they work on art projects
• Assist DMA education staff with collecting camper feedback on camp content, structure, and activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees