Summer Camp Art Specialist (NYC & NJ)
Kids in the Game, Jersey City, NJ, United States
Locations
Upper East Side (Carnegie Hill) – 980 Park Ave, New York, NY 10028
Upper East Side (Lenox Hill) – 132 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075
Fort Greene – 39 Adelphi St, Brooklyn, NY 11205
Westchester & The Bronx:
Westchester‑Crestwood – 465 Westchester Ave, Tuckahoe, NY 10707
Riverdale – 3120 Corlear Ave, Bronx, NY 10463
Manhattan:
Inwood – 532 W 215th St, New York, NY 10034
Upper West Side – 147 W 70th St, New York, NY 10023
West Village – 272 W 10th St, New York, NY 10014
Chelsea – 259 10th Ave, New York, NY 10001
Upper East Side (Carnegie Hill) – 980 Park Ave, New York, NY 10028
Upper East Side (Lenox Hill) – 132 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075
East Village – 215 E 6th St, New York, NY 10003
Brooklyn:
Park Slope – 588 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Greenpoint – 100 Dobbin St, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Fort Greene – 39 Adelphi St, Brooklyn, NY 11205
Jersey City – 118 Ferry St., Jersey City, NJ 07307
Overview Turn your summer into something extraordinary by becoming a Seasonal Art Specialist with Kids in the Game. This role offers a chance to empower staff, inspire campers, and build a summer that matters.
Art Specialist Role & Key Tasks As an Art Specialist, you will report to the Programming Assistant Director and Camp Leadership Team, working with counselors and fellow specialists to deliver daily visual arts and creative programming.
Ambassadorship, Core Values & Camp Culture
Positivity:
Bring enthusiasm, creativity, and encouragement; celebrate effort over perfection.
Empathy:
Show patience, understanding, and emotional awareness; listen actively and respond with care.
Commitment:
Arrive prepared, punctual, and organized; follow schedules and communicate proactively.
Ambition:
Seek growth; stay open to feedback and bring fresh ideas.
Inclusivity:
Create a welcoming environment; adapt projects to all abilities; model inclusive language.
Activity Leadership & Instruction
Lead 45‑minute art activity periods.
Provide age‑appropriate instruction for Pre‑K through middle school.
Teach projects such as drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, mixed media, craft, process‑based activities, and theme‑based projects.
Adapt projects to age, skill level, and attention span.
Align daily activities with camp schedules and special programming.
Camper Engagement & Youth Development
Foster creativity, self‑expression, and confidence.
Encourage experimentation and sharing of ideas.
Support the development of fine motor skills, focus, and problem‑solving.
Celebrate artistic efforts.
Create reflection opportunities around artwork.
Team Collaboration & Support
Support counselors during art activities.
Communicate camper needs and supply considerations to leadership.
Assist with all‑camp events, theme days, art displays, and special programming.
Contribute to a positive staff culture and team morale.
Safety, Supervision & Organization
Prioritize camper safety, following health regulations and protocols.
Manage art materials, tools, and supplies appropriately.
Set up, maintain, and clean art spaces daily.
Supervise actively during activities, transitions, and cleanup.
Respond to behavior concerns and report promptly; assist with incident documentation.
Seasonal Work Expectations & Summer Schedule Pre‑Summer Work Expectations & Schedule
Participate in virtual and in‑person trainings during May and June.
Attend three on‑site training days the week before camp begins.
Complete an in‑person field day training.
Training attendance is mandatory and paid upon completion.
Summer Camp Schedule
Dates: Late June through August (7‑8 weeks depending on location).
Hours: Monday‑Friday, 7:45 AM – 4:15 PM.
Support at least two days per week of aftercare until ~5:30 PM.
Full‑time, in‑person at assigned camp location.
Camp size: 30–100+ campers with 10–30+ staff members.
Requirements
Enthusiastic, dependable, and passionate about youth development through art.
Experience leading sports, recreation, or group activities with children.
Confident managing groups of varying sizes and age ranges.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Strong organization, adaptability, and problem‑solving abilities.
Pass background checks and provide medical clearance.
CPR, First Aid, and AED certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
Physical Requirements & Active Coaching Expectations
Stand, walk, and move for extended periods; supervise outdoors and in gyms.
Walk several blocks, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach as needed.
Climb stairs, lift up to 25‑40 lbs, and participate in active games.
Work outdoors in varied weather; maintain visual and auditory awareness.
Benefits Work with a vibrant, inclusive team that values teamwork, open communication, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion and provide reasonable accommodations.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all employees.
Seasonal Compensation Structure This is a part‑time, seasonal position based in New York City. Art Specialists must participate in pre‑summer trainings (virtual and on‑site) and work full summer camp hours from late June to the end of August.
Pre‑Summer Compensation:
$375 total.
$150 for virtual trainings.
$150 for all three on‑site training days.
$75 for an in‑person field day in June.
Training attendance is mandatory; payment is earned upon completion.
Pay Schedule & Salary Range Pay is biweekly, from late June to August 2026.
All sites run for 8 weeks (except Westchester‑Crestwood and UWS camps, 7 weeks).
Weekly salary range: $650 to $800 per week (excluding training stipend).
8‑week total salary range: $5,200 to $6,400.
7‑week total salary range: $4,550 to $5,600.
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Upper East Side (Carnegie Hill) – 980 Park Ave, New York, NY 10028
Upper East Side (Lenox Hill) – 132 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075
Fort Greene – 39 Adelphi St, Brooklyn, NY 11205
Westchester & The Bronx:
Westchester‑Crestwood – 465 Westchester Ave, Tuckahoe, NY 10707
Riverdale – 3120 Corlear Ave, Bronx, NY 10463
Manhattan:
Inwood – 532 W 215th St, New York, NY 10034
Upper West Side – 147 W 70th St, New York, NY 10023
West Village – 272 W 10th St, New York, NY 10014
Chelsea – 259 10th Ave, New York, NY 10001
Upper East Side (Carnegie Hill) – 980 Park Ave, New York, NY 10028
Upper East Side (Lenox Hill) – 132 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075
East Village – 215 E 6th St, New York, NY 10003
Brooklyn:
Park Slope – 588 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Greenpoint – 100 Dobbin St, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Fort Greene – 39 Adelphi St, Brooklyn, NY 11205
Jersey City – 118 Ferry St., Jersey City, NJ 07307
Overview Turn your summer into something extraordinary by becoming a Seasonal Art Specialist with Kids in the Game. This role offers a chance to empower staff, inspire campers, and build a summer that matters.
Art Specialist Role & Key Tasks As an Art Specialist, you will report to the Programming Assistant Director and Camp Leadership Team, working with counselors and fellow specialists to deliver daily visual arts and creative programming.
Ambassadorship, Core Values & Camp Culture
Positivity:
Bring enthusiasm, creativity, and encouragement; celebrate effort over perfection.
Empathy:
Show patience, understanding, and emotional awareness; listen actively and respond with care.
Commitment:
Arrive prepared, punctual, and organized; follow schedules and communicate proactively.
Ambition:
Seek growth; stay open to feedback and bring fresh ideas.
Inclusivity:
Create a welcoming environment; adapt projects to all abilities; model inclusive language.
Activity Leadership & Instruction
Lead 45‑minute art activity periods.
Provide age‑appropriate instruction for Pre‑K through middle school.
Teach projects such as drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, mixed media, craft, process‑based activities, and theme‑based projects.
Adapt projects to age, skill level, and attention span.
Align daily activities with camp schedules and special programming.
Camper Engagement & Youth Development
Foster creativity, self‑expression, and confidence.
Encourage experimentation and sharing of ideas.
Support the development of fine motor skills, focus, and problem‑solving.
Celebrate artistic efforts.
Create reflection opportunities around artwork.
Team Collaboration & Support
Support counselors during art activities.
Communicate camper needs and supply considerations to leadership.
Assist with all‑camp events, theme days, art displays, and special programming.
Contribute to a positive staff culture and team morale.
Safety, Supervision & Organization
Prioritize camper safety, following health regulations and protocols.
Manage art materials, tools, and supplies appropriately.
Set up, maintain, and clean art spaces daily.
Supervise actively during activities, transitions, and cleanup.
Respond to behavior concerns and report promptly; assist with incident documentation.
Seasonal Work Expectations & Summer Schedule Pre‑Summer Work Expectations & Schedule
Participate in virtual and in‑person trainings during May and June.
Attend three on‑site training days the week before camp begins.
Complete an in‑person field day training.
Training attendance is mandatory and paid upon completion.
Summer Camp Schedule
Dates: Late June through August (7‑8 weeks depending on location).
Hours: Monday‑Friday, 7:45 AM – 4:15 PM.
Support at least two days per week of aftercare until ~5:30 PM.
Full‑time, in‑person at assigned camp location.
Camp size: 30–100+ campers with 10–30+ staff members.
Requirements
Enthusiastic, dependable, and passionate about youth development through art.
Experience leading sports, recreation, or group activities with children.
Confident managing groups of varying sizes and age ranges.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Strong organization, adaptability, and problem‑solving abilities.
Pass background checks and provide medical clearance.
CPR, First Aid, and AED certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
Physical Requirements & Active Coaching Expectations
Stand, walk, and move for extended periods; supervise outdoors and in gyms.
Walk several blocks, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach as needed.
Climb stairs, lift up to 25‑40 lbs, and participate in active games.
Work outdoors in varied weather; maintain visual and auditory awareness.
Benefits Work with a vibrant, inclusive team that values teamwork, open communication, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion and provide reasonable accommodations.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all employees.
Seasonal Compensation Structure This is a part‑time, seasonal position based in New York City. Art Specialists must participate in pre‑summer trainings (virtual and on‑site) and work full summer camp hours from late June to the end of August.
Pre‑Summer Compensation:
$375 total.
$150 for virtual trainings.
$150 for all three on‑site training days.
$75 for an in‑person field day in June.
Training attendance is mandatory; payment is earned upon completion.
Pay Schedule & Salary Range Pay is biweekly, from late June to August 2026.
All sites run for 8 weeks (except Westchester‑Crestwood and UWS camps, 7 weeks).
Weekly salary range: $650 to $800 per week (excluding training stipend).
8‑week total salary range: $5,200 to $6,400.
7‑week total salary range: $4,550 to $5,600.
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