Summer Camp Counselor Position Available In Queens, New York

Summer Camp Counselor Queens Museum – 3.9 Corona, NY Job Details Seasonal $16.50 an hour 5 hours ago Benefits On-the-job training Qualifications Mandarin Spanish Entry level

Camp Full Job Description Position Title:

Summer Youth Camp Counselor Department:

Education Reports To:

Education Program Coordinator Position Classification:

Temporary (Seasonal), Non-Exempt (Hourly),

Non-Benefits Eligible Work Location:

Onsite at the

Queens Museum Work Schedule:

Summer Camp Schedule from July 7th to August 1st (4 weeks): 5 days (40 hours) per week; Monday-Friday (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

Salary Range:

$16.50 per hour

Management Classification:

Non-Supervisory About the Queens Museum The Queens Museum is dedicated to presenting the highest quality visual arts and educational programming for people in the New York metropolitan area, and particularly for the residents of Queens, a uniquely diverse, ethnic, cultural, and international community. The Museum fulfills its mission by designing and providing art exhibitions, public programs, and educational experiences that promote the appreciation and enjoyment of art, support the creative efforts of artists, and enhance the quality of life through interpreting, collecting, and exhibiting art, architecture, and design. Position Overview The Queens Museum will host Summer Camp Counselors five days per week for four weeks (July 7th to August 1st) in the Museum’s Education department, as well as two prep & staff orientation days on July 1st & 2nd from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Reporting to the Education Program Coordinator, the Summer Camp Counselors will assist the Education team through a range of support functions to facilitate a youth summer camp for participants aged 5 to 11. The QM’s Summer Youth Camps are curated to encourage exploration and introspection into the meanings of art and creative expression while creating new possibilities for culture, kinship, and mutual support. The counselors will receive on the job training and mentorship from the Education team in a highly supportive and collaborative environment and early career work experience supporting a multi-faceted Summer Camp program for youth ages 5 to 11. Essential Functions Assist in camp workshop planning and coordination with the Teaching Artists and Education Coordinators Assist in facilitating camp workshop activities, setting up artmaking materials for workshops and clean-up Create a friendly atmosphere and positive learning environment for all youth camp program participants General supervision of all campers in their assigned group, as well as the overall safety and support of all children attending camp; taking campers to the bathroom or walking with them to the galleries or the park.

Demonstrate organizational skills:

following schedules and set goals. Work closely with QM program staff, artists and community partners to build a Youth Camp team culture Competencies Interest in supporting youth camp participants ages 5 to 11 Thrives in culturally diverse settings Displays a high level of support for colleagues, builds professional and respectful relationships with others Adaptability and flexibility Requirements Availability to work weekdays from July 7th to August 1st from 9AM to 5PM pursuant to QMs 2025 Summer Camp Schedule, plus availability to attend training workshops on July 1st & 2nd from 11am to 3pm. Fluency in Spanish or Mandarin is a plus! Queens Residents are strongly encouraged to apply EEOC Statement The Queens Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, familial status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, HIV status, arrest record, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.