Job Title: Arts and Crafts Specialist
Purpose: Supervise and implement Arts and Crafts activities
Reports to: Program Coordinator
Dates: May 24 – September 4, 2021
About Camp Fire Minnesota
With nature as our catalyst, we energize youth to discover their spark so their futures glow brighter.
Youth spend 90% of their time indoors. Camp Fire Minnesota addresses this challenge by delivering culturally relevant, nature-based programs to youth of all backgrounds at Tanadoona, Camp Bluewater, and throughout the community. We help youth “light their spark within” through summer camp, environmental education & STEM classes for schools, and community-based out-of-school time nature programs.
We are proud to offer inclusive and welcoming programs to youth in the community, including free and reduced rate programs and a scholarship program. As a result of their Camp Fire experience, 93% of youth report valuing nature and stewarding the environment.
Our 2021 summer camp at Tanadoona in Chanhassen is expected to serve more than 2,800 youth this year. This program offers youth and teens progressive, nature-based learning through day, premium day, and leadership development camps. (Due to COVID-19, we are not offering our Resident Camp programs this year but expect these to return in 2022). Tanadoona is an ACA accredited camp.
About This Position
The Arts and Crafts Specialist enables campers to go home with a piece of Tanadoona, so they can share their experiences with family and friends.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Plan, direct, and implement a quality arts and crafts program within the predetermined requirements
• Work with campers and staff in planning and implementing program activities, keep activity records of arts and crafts program
• Teach and monitor proper use of equipment
• Submit request for equipment and/or supplies when needed, keep record and inventories of arts and crafts equipment and supplies
• Properly store equipment and supplies at the end of the day, week and season
• Prepare for and actively participate in staff training, meetings, opening and closing programs, all camp activities
• Set a good example for campers and others including cleanliness, punctuality, sharing clean up
• Maintain good public relations with campers, parents, and visitors
• Assist with camp program when free from arts and crafts responsibilities
• Assist in ensuring the cleanliness of the site, bathrooms, and other camp buildings
• Works with the rest of the specialist team to support all programs. Cross train as necessary.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to adjust the activity to the age and abilities of all campers
• Physical ability to assist campers in emergency (fire, evacuation, illness or injury)
• Ability to plan and implement activities to achieve camper development objectives
• Ability to apply new ideas for returning campers
Minimum Qualifications:
• 1-year of post-secondary schooling or equivalent
• Experience and knowledge of arts and crafts
• Desire and ability to work with children and adults in a camp setting
• Ability to teach and impart skills and ideas to campers and other staff
• Ability to relate to one’s peer group
• Ability to accept guidance and supervision
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control
Desired Availability:
• Available to attend General Staff Training starting May 24. Last day of work is September 4
Pay Range:
• $10-12.50 per hour
Application Process:
Submit an application online at www.tanadoona.org/work-at-camp
• Please direct questions to tomc@campfiremn.org (include the position title in the subject line)
• Fax: 952-378-1661
• Mail: Tanadoona, 3300 Tanadoona Dr, Excelsior, MN, 55331
Camp Fire Minnesota is strongly committed to addressing environmental justice. We encourage candidates with diverse experiences and backgrounds, Black, Indigenous and people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and unemployed persons to apply.
Arts & Crafts Specialist
Posted: January 14, 2021 by MAEE Administration
Category: Camp Fire Minnesota
Dates: May 24 – September 4, 2021
About Camp Fire Minnesota
With nature as our catalyst, we energize youth to discover their spark so their futures glow brighter.
About This Position
The Arts and Crafts Specialist enables campers to go home with a piece of Tanadoona, so they can share their experiences with family and friends.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Available to attend General Staff Training starting May 24. Last day of work is September 4
Pay Range:
Submit an application online at www.tanadoona.org/work-at-camp
• Mail: Tanadoona, 3300 Tanadoona Dr, Excelsior, MN, 55331
Camp Fire Minnesota is strongly committed to addressing environmental justice. We encourage candidates with diverse experiences and backgrounds, Black, Indigenous and people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and unemployed persons to apply.
Dates: May 24 – September 4, 2021
About Camp Fire Minnesota
With nature as our catalyst, we energize youth to discover their spark so their futures glow brighter.
About This Position
The Arts and Crafts Specialist enables campers to go home with a piece of Tanadoona, so they can share their experiences with family and friends.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Available to attend General Staff Training starting May 24. Last day of work is September 4
Pay Range:
Submit an application online at www.tanadoona.org/work-at-camp
• Mail: Tanadoona, 3300 Tanadoona Dr, Excelsior, MN, 55331
Camp Fire Minnesota is strongly committed to addressing environmental justice. We encourage candidates with diverse experiences and backgrounds, Black, Indigenous and people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and unemployed persons to apply.