VAST Summer Art Studio Counselor

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS VAST

Summer Art Studio Camp Counselor/Teaching Assistant Location:

Penn State Altoona Program:

VAST Summer Art Studio (5-Day High School Art Camp)

Camp Dates:

July 13

• 17, 2026 Morning sessions: 9:00AM
• 12:00PM Afternoon sessions: 1:00PM
• 4:00

PM Total Hours:

Approximately 30 hours

Compensation:

$16/hour Position Overview The Visual Art Studies (VAST) program seeks a responsible and engaged Camp Counselor / Teaching Assistant to support the VAST Summer Art Studio, a 5-day pre-college studio art camp for high school students. This role supports faculty instructors in ceramics, digital media, and drawing while helping maintain a safe, organized, and positive studio environment. The Counselor/TA plays an essential role in student supervision, studio preparation, and daily camp operations. Responsibilities Assist instructors with daily setup and cleanup of studio materials Provide hands-on support to high school students during studio projects Help monitor safety in ceramics, digital lab, and drawing studio environments Support basic camp logistics Model professionalism and respectful behavior in a pre-college setting Qualifications Must be a current undergraduate student or recent VAST graduate Interest in teaching in a studio setting Responsible, punctual, and able to work collaboratively Additional requirements: Must complete required background checks and clearances Must be available for the full week of camp Applicants should submit: Résumé Brief Statement of Interest (no more than 1 page) describing relevant experience and why they are interested in supporting a pre-college studio art program at Penn State Altoona.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

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