Digital Arts Educators and Creative Youth Facilitators to join our vibrant summer camp team. If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of youth and be a part of an inspiring camp community, we want to hear from you!
About Creative Video Day Camp
Campers work together in front of the camera and behind the scenes on a group movie. Participants come away with a fully edited movie short that will be screened for friends and family, and will also participate in stop-motion, photography and other digital art workshops to explore how to express themselves in new and exciting ways. Our summer camps provide a supportive and inclusive environment where youth can explore their creativity, develop new skills, and build lasting friendships.
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1- GROUP DIRECTOR POSITION OVERVIEW
The group director holds a crucial role in camp culture and is at the heart of what we do, fostering a sense of community, respect, and collaboration while mentoring a group of campers through the process of creating a collaborative movie short. This involves assisting campers in developing characters, generating costume ideas, writing a script, and fostering teamwork both in front of and behind the camera during the production of a short film. The group director must have the ability to handle all aspects of filmmaking, including scriptwriting, scheduling, and leading a film crew of campers. They should excel in production elements such as composition, lighting, video production (on a DSLR), sound design and working within time constraints. Candidates must be proficient in video editing as they will edit their short films after camp ends which will premiere at our annual film festival in the fall.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Ensure the safety and well-being of campers at all times, adhering to camp policies and procedures.
- Lead workshops and activities related to digital arts.
- Foster a positive and inclusive camp culture, promoting teamwork, creativity, and respect among campers and staff.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to campers, inspiring them to express themselves through digital media.
- Collaborate with fellow educators and camp leadership to develop and implement curriculum and camp programming.
- Actively monitor the progress of the students within the program
- Ensure students comply with camp rules and intervene effectively in conflict situations.
- Work well as a team member
- Ensure the equipment, material and supplies are properly used and stored
- Safety Awareness: Be vigilant and proactive in identifying and addressing potential safety hazards or risks.
An Ideal Candidate will have:
- Expertise in Relevant Activities: Degree in a related field or relevant experience — students are welcome! Expertise in video production (filming) and (editing) with Adobe Premiere with a familiarity with stop motion, animation, or photography.
- Experience with Children: Previous experience working with children in a camp, school, childcare, or recreational setting is preferred.
- Leadership Skills: Ability to lead and supervise groups of elementary and/or high school-aged youth during camp activities.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal communication skills to effectively interact with campers, parents, and fellow staff members.
- Creativity: Ability to encourage creativity and self-expression among campers through various activities and projects.
- Teamwork: Capacity to work collaboratively with other staff members to create a positive and inclusive camp environment.
- Punctuality and Reliability: Demonstrated reliability in meeting scheduled commitments and understanding the importance of punctuality in a camp setting.
- Passion for Youth Development: Genuine passion for working with youth and contributing to their personal growth and development.
- Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing situations and handle unexpected challenges that may arise during camp activities.
- Positive Attitude: Positive energy, enthusiasm, and a can-do attitude to create a fun and engaging camp experience for campers.
- Background Check: Willingness to undergo a background check to ensure the safety and well-being of campers.
- Safety Certifications: Possession or willingness to obtain relevant safety certifications such as CPR, First Aid.
- Experience/education in the field of special needs or youth and community work is an asset.
- Bilingual (not necessary but an asset)
2- CREATIVE YOUTH FACILITATORS POSITION OVERVIEW
As a Creative Youth Facilitator, you play a vital role in fostering a dynamic, safe, and inclusive atmosphere, enhancing the overall camp experience for every participant. Your primary responsibility is our ‘home base’, where campers not engaged in the ‘main productions’ rely on your assistance to complete digital arts workshops. Throughout the day, you oversee campers, providing encouragement and assistance while prioritizing their safety and well-being. Additionally, you curate and facilitate a diverse range of engaging games to keep the campers entertained and energized. Furthermore, you may also offer support to Group Directors during film shoots.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Morning Games: Plan and lead morning games and activities to kickstart each day with energy and excitement. Design games that promote teamwork, creativity, and physical activity, ensuring all campers are involved and having fun.
- Safety Awareness: Be vigilant and proactive in identifying and addressing potential safety hazards or risks.
- Assist campers complete workshops: Without necessitating a background in film you will assist campers with stop motion and video projects.
- Pick up: Supervise / entertain campers waiting to be picked up at the end of the day.
- Teamwork: Collaborate with fellow counselors and camp staff to ensure the smooth operation of the camp and the delivery of a high-quality experience for campers.
- Role Modeling: Serve as a positive role model for campers, demonstrating kindness, respect, and responsibility in all interactions.
- Fun and Creativity: Infuse each day with enthusiasm, energy, and creativity to make the camp experience enjoyable and memorable for all participants.
- Camper Engagement: Encourage active participation and foster a positive and inclusive atmosphere where all campers feel valued and included.
- Behavior Management: Enforce camp rules consistently and fairly. Use positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior and address or report any issues that arise promptly and effectively.
- Support and Guidance: Provide emotional support and guidance to campers as needed, offering encouragement and assistance with challenges or conflicts that may arise.
- Maintaining a tidy camp environment: Encouraging campers to keep their areas clean and organized, promptly addressing any messes or spills, and contributing to regular cleaning efforts.
An Ideal Candidate will have:
- Experience with Children: Previous experience working with children in a camp, school, childcare, or recreational setting is preferred.
- An interest or familiarity with video production, stop motion animation, or photography.
- Knowledge of Stop Motion Studio and CapCut softwares are not required but are an asset.
- Leadership Skills: Ability to lead and supervise groups of elementary and/or high school-aged youth during camp activities.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal communication skills to effectively interact with campers, parents, and fellow staff members.
- Creativity: Ability to encourage creativity and self-expression among campers through various activities and projects.
- Teamwork: Capacity to work collaboratively with other staff members to create a positive and inclusive camp environment.
- Punctuality and Reliability: Demonstrated reliability in meeting scheduled commitments and understanding the importance of punctuality in a camp setting.
- Passion for Youth Development: Genuine passion for working with youth and contributing to their personal growth and development.
- Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing situations and handle unexpected challenges that may arise during camp activities.
- Positive Attitude: Positive energy, enthusiasm, and a can-do attitude to create a fun and engaging camp experience for campers.
- Background Check: Willingness to undergo a background check to ensure the safety and well-being of campers.
- Safety Certifications: Possession or willingness to obtain relevant safety certifications such as CPR, First Aid.
- Experience/education in the field of special needs or youth and community work is an asset.
How to Apply
We value diversity in our workforce and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
If either of these roles interest you, please email your resume with a cover letter that explains your qualifications and why you want to work with us. Please include the specific job title you are applying for in the subject line.
Salary: $17.00-$22.00/hr
Work Language: English, Bilingual an asset
Hours: 35-40 per week with possibility of overtime. Duration: 8 weeks plus a paid training session.
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