BETHEL HORIZONS FOUNDATION, INC – MADISON, WI
Job Description: Resident Artist
POSITION SUMMARY:
As the Resident Artist, this person is the artistic resource person for all summer groups. This position includes leading and creating art activities, providing counselors with resources they can use with their groups, and being a part of the Bethel Horizons community. The Artist will also be responsible for documenting campers’ experiences though photography. Food and Lodging provided throughout the time of employment.
AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
The Resident Artist is accountable to the Program Director for the quality of work produced.
HOURS:
PART-TIME/FULL-TIME: Seasonal Full-Time: On-Site from 2pm Sunday – 12pm Friday for each week hired. 48 Hours time-off every weekend. On-Site hours fluctuate with demands of the program.
LOCATION: Bethel Horizons Camp and Retreat Center.
COMPENSATION: $330.00 per week. Commensurate with education and experience.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Suggested one year of college education or the equivalent in working life experience.
- The ability to meet each camper where that camper is at with the four harmonies of Bethel Horizons: God, Self, Others and Nature.
- Liking for children, ability to understand the needs of the campers, and the good judgment to place the needs of the campers and the camp ahead of personal desires.
- Interest in contributing to the achievement of the objectives of the camp.
- Ability to work as a member of a group or team.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead groups of campers with art activities.
- Maintain, clean, and organize the Art Shack.
- Provide resources to counselors so that they will be able to use and facilitate during their down time with campers.
- Create and explore new art activities for campers.
- Document the experiences of campers through photography.
- Manage Bethel Horizons Social Media Accounts.
- Assist with daily job assignments assigned at the beginning of the week.
- Assist with children as necessary – behavior management and counselor relief.
- Assist with programs and campfires.
- Other duties as assigned by summer Program Director and Program Coordinator.