The Visual Arts Center of New JerseySummer Art Camp ManagerThe Visual Arts Center of New Jersey is seeking a Summer Art Camp Manager for June 15 – August 21, 2026. This position is responsible for facilitating the daily operations of our Summer Art Camp, which serves approximately 100 children ages 5-18 each week. Some tasks may include: overseeing counselors, volunteers, interns, and teachers; assigning campers to classrooms; organizing camper drop off and pickup; maintaining daily camper attendance; and other daily tasks as needed. Frequent physical work is required, lifting up to 50 pounds. Hours are Mondays-Fridays, 7:45am-3:45pm daily.ResponsibilitiesOversee schedule of day-to-day activitiesSupervising preparation and distribution of art materials for daily projectsMonitoring inventory of art supplies throughout camp and reordering as neededAdministrative set up for each week (dividing campers into classroom groups based on age; creating attendance sheets, counselor, volunteer, and instructor sign in sheets; organizing lesson schedules, etc.)Confirming camp staff work schedules and assignmentsSupervise camp interns, counselors, and volunteersPlan activities and order supplies needed for before/after care programRun weekly counselor meeting on Monday morningsCommunicate daily with camp staff via the Slack appOversee drop-off and pick-up of campersOversee outside lunch and snack periodsManage inquiries from parents/caregivers and answer questions about campTroubleshooting issues as they arise in conjunction with the Studio School Manager and Studio School DirectorResolving any interpersonal issues between staff or campers, with assistance from the Studio School Manager and Studio School DirectorPerform other duties as requested by the Studio School DirectorQualificationsArt experience (studio art experience or familiarity with art supplies)Experience working with kids and teensStrong customer relations, written, and verbal communications skillsExcellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management styleAbility to work independently with excellent time management skillsExcellent computer skills and proficiency with Google docs, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, SlackExcels at working in a fast paced, non-profit, team-oriented environmentSupervisory experience, particularly with high school and collage aged studentsFrequent physical work is required for lifting and handling of suppliesArt Camp Manager Pay RateThis is a seasonal, hourly position. The pay rate is $22.50/hour. Summer Art Camp InstructorsThe Visual Arts Center of New Jersey is now accepting applications for passionate art instructors for our kid (ages 5 – 9), tween (ages 10 – 12), and teen (ages 13– 18) Summer Art Camps. Art Camp runs for 10 weeks from June 15 – August 21, 2026. Instructor hours are 9:15am-3:30pm daily. Preference will be given to candidates who can commit to at least two full weeks, Mon-Fri.We are currently seeking instructors with education, training, or experience in the visual arts who have a minimum of one-year teaching experience. The top candidates will love teaching, enjoy working with students, and be comfortable interacting with parents. They will be creative, flexible, able to manage a busy classroom, and problem-solve. We are looking for instructors who are understanding, patient and will strive to help our students learn about art.Responsibilities for all Instructors:Lead art projects for groups of up to 14 students in a variety of art media, ensuring successful results with room for individual expression (lessons provided for ages 5-9; lessons to be designed by teachers for ages 10-18)Communicate regularly with Summer Camp Management about students, supplies, and any matters of interestBe a positive role model for the campers and summer camp staffHelp to promote the best quality art experience possible in an upbeat, positive, and inclusive environmentProvide guidance and feedback to camp counselors and interns in the classroomFollow and enforce all safety protocolsKids InstructorsWe are seeking instructors to teach kids ages 5-9. Kids instructors teach three 90-minute art lessons a day, with the assistance of a counselor. Lesson plans and provided for all projects. Kids instructors should be familiar/comfortable teaching a wide range of art media, including: drawing, acrylic paint, watercolor, clay, paper-mache, colored pencils, markers, oil pastel, chalk pastel, and basic printmaking. Openings are available across the season. Instructors do not need to commit to the full season and preference is given to candidates who can work at least 2 full weeks, Mon-Fri. Tween and Teen InstructorsWe are seeking instructors for the specialty camps listed below. Dates, times, and subject matter are NOT flexible. Tween and teen instructors will teach both morning and afternoon sessions (2 hours and 15 minutes each (M-F)). They will write and teach the curriculum for their camp, provide a list of art supplies they will need, and ensure that campers complete their projects throughout the week. We are specifically looking for instructors for the following media on the dates listed:Summer Art Medium Sampler - Monday June 15 – Friday June 19 (tweens): Campers will get to try out a variety of mediums, including acrylics, watercolor, and charcoal. What will inspire your artistic journey? Find out in this exciting new camp.Assemblage Sculpture - Monday August 3 – Friday August 7 (teen): Campers will transform everyday items into expressive, personal sculptures! Imagine all the artistic possibilities in combining materials such as paper, plastic, clay, and wire with found objects. Through demonstrations and hands-on practice, campers will learn various techniques to manipulate the materials and create one-of-a-kind sculptures.Character Design & Fiber Arts - Monday August 17 – Friday August 21 (tweens): During this week of camp, campers will learn to design their own character(s) for comic books, graphic novels, or cartoons. They will focus on personality and expression, plus learn anatomy and posing using the human body as reference. We will also have a chance to explore costume design for their character. All this will come together in a project that features the character(s) they created.Art Camp Instructor Pay Rate The pay rate is $200/day. For Both the Summer Art Camp Manager and Summer Art Camp Instructors Physical and Mental DemandsThese positions frequently require mental demands of planning/organizing, making decisions, and problem solving. These positions occasionally require the mental demands of supervising. These positions require the ability to frequently stand, sit, walk, squat, and climb stairs. These positions occasionally require the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.Work EnvironmentThese positions are frequently indoors in a studio environment and are occasionally exposed to potentially hazardous art materials.How to ApplyAs part of VACNJ’s commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion, we aim to amplify traditionally underrepresented voices. Although not required in the application, VACNJ encourages applicants to share their experience with DEAI initiatives. VACNJ is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.For both positions, review of applications will begin immediately until position is filled. To apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to cdemski@artcenternj.org. In the subject line, plesae indicate if you are applying for the "Summer Art Camp Manager" or the "Summer Art Camp Instructor". Those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. All hires are required to successfully pass a background check, complete Youth Abuse Prevention Training, and provide an acceptable I9 document (e.g. a valid US passport or a valid driver’s license and Social Security card).
