Summer Camp Counselor at The Hangout PDX!

Job Description

Job Description

Job description

Looking for five  amazing humans to be Summer Camp Counselors at The Hangout PDX Art Program! (K–5)

We’re a  hands-on art program looking for enthusiastic, creative, and reliable Summer Camp Counselors to join us in providing a fun, engaging experience for elementary-aged children (Kindergarten through 5th grade). This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with kids, stays calm under pressure, and is excited to actively participate in art projects, play, and daily camp life.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM 
Dates: June 12th through August 22nd (with a scheduled break from June 29th–July 3rd)
Pay: $18.00–$22.00 per hour, depending on experience

What You’ll Do:

• assist with creative, age-appropriate art activities
• Supervise and actively engage with campers throughout the day
• Foster a safe, positive, and inclusive environment
• Help manage transitions, behavior, and group dynamics with patience and consistency
• Maintain and clean shared spaces daily—art projects and working with kids can get a little “icky,” so being comfortable with hands-on cleanup is a must
• Contribute to a magical camp experience for our campers and their families!

What We’re Looking For:

• A “cool cucumber” attitude—calm, patient, and flexible in a busy camp setting
• A genuine love for working with children and a willingness to stay active and engaged with them
• Comfort with daily cleaning tasks and maintaining a tidy, safe environment
• Current Central Background Registry (CBR) number
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• Strong communication and teamwork skills (We are here to have fun) 
• Must have prior experience working with kids

Additional Information:

• This seasonal position may lead to an employment opportunity with our K-5 After-school Arts program for up to three of our summer hires, based on performance and program needs
• All staff must attend an all-employee meeting on Friday, June 12th to review expectations, policies, and procedures
• Monthly staff meetings are scheduled for July 6th and August 3rd from 3:00–4:30 PM

If you’re creative, dependable, and ready to make a positive impact through art and play, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com.  

Holding in person interviews May 15th, May 16th, &  May 17th, 2026

We are a small community based ART program that offers families a safe place for their children after they are done with their school day most of the year and during the summer we look for camp counselor's to join our team.

Company Description

We are a small community based ART program that offers families a safe place for their children after they are done with their school day most of the year and during the summer we look for camp counselor's to join our team.