Work With Us! Apply for Summer Arts Camp Staff Positions
The Art Effect is seeking engaging and upbeat Counselors, Counselors-In-Training, and Teaching Assistants for our summer programming this year, located in Poughkeepsie and New Paltz this June-August. Dutchess and Ulster Arts Camps offer a variety of programming that allow children ages 5-11 to imagine, discover, create, and have fun. The Summer Art and Junior Art Institute is The Art Effect’s portfolio development summer programs, serving ages 11-19. To see current summer Teaching Artist positions open, click here.
Positions Available:
Counselors
Dutchess and Ulster Arts Camp Counselors work directly with a single group of around 12 campers throughout the day. Age groups range from 5-11 years old. Counselors supervise CITs and support teaching artists to make sure students remain focused on their arts projects while having fun. Note: Ulster Arts Camp Counselors must be at-least 18.
To Apply: Complete this form here
Counselors-In-Training (CIT)
Dutchess and Ulster Arts Camp Counselors-In-Training help with supervising a group of around 12 campers ranging from 5-11 years old in their group during recreation times and during arts classes. CITs assists with camp preparation and clean-up each day; serve as positive role models for young children and help to create a supportive camp community. Note: CITs must be at-least 14 years old.
To Apply: Complete this form here
Teaching Assistants (TA)
Summer Art and Junior Art Institute TAs help support the Director of Artistic Advancement and SAI/JAI Administrator, along with assisting teaching artists in material and lesson preparation and programming, and serving as positive role models for students and peers.
To Apply: Complete this form here
