Employment Opportunities

Summer Camp Staff (Seasonal Youth Mentor & Creative Facilitator)

Employment Type: Seasonal / Part-Time (Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM) Program Dates: June 30, 2025 – August 1, 2025 Location: Raleigh, NC Position Starts: June 2025 Reports To: Summer Program Manager Compensation: Hourly rate range: $12.00-$17.00hr Age Group Served: Rising 6th–10th Grade Youth

TheGifted Arts is a 501C3 nonprofit organization serving youth in North Carolina. TheGifted Arts provides high-quality arts education tailored to the needs of youth, with a structured, leveled curriculum that supports beginners, intermediate learners, and advanced students. Unlike many programs focused solely on technical mastery, we integrate culturally responsive practices that celebrate the traditions of Black and Brown communities while addressing systemic barriers to access and representation in the arts.

We strongly believe in the power of intention — that with racial and social justice and liberated black and brown communities, youth will magnify their personal power.

About the Role

TheGifted Arts is looking for energetic, creative, and compassionate Summer Camp Staff to lead and support our full-day arts-based summer program. This is more than a camp—it's a space for cultural empowerment, self-expression, and real transformation.

As Summer Camp Staff, you'll help deliver high-quality, culturally relevant programming rooted in TheGifted Arts' commitment to artistic excellence and youth empowerment. You'll work directly with middle and high school-aged students, guiding them through experiences that build creativity, confidence, and community.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor youth throughout daily activities
• Lead and support creative sessions in areas such as Dance, Fashion, Theater, and Step
• Facilitate indoor and outdoor games, team-building, and recreation
• Adapt instruction to meet the unique needs of all participants
• Model positive behavior and culturally responsive engagement
• Promote safety, belonging, and enthusiasm in every space
• Provide constructive feedback to support student growth
• Maintain alignment with TheGifted Arts' culture, mission, and values
• Follow organizational policies around health, safety, and conduct
• Attend staff training, orientation, and weekly student showcases

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with youth or in educational/recreational settings
• Passion for the arts and an interest in community-building
• Strong communication, leadership, and group management skills
• Commitment to cultural awareness and inclusive practices
• High energy, dependability, and a team-first mindset
• Ability to adapt and problem-solve in a fast-paced, joyful environment

Training & Onboarding Includes

• TheGifted Arts' Equity & Integrity Toolkit
• Orientation on child safety, classroom management, and summer logistics
• Guidance in our youth development model: Understand → Embrace → Transcend
• Overview of our values-centered teaching approach, called the MERP Foundations

Why This Role Matters

Summer Camp Staff are the heartbeat of our program. You help create a summer that's not only fun—but life-changing. You'll guide students through the Understand phase of their growth, helping them discover who they are through arts, mentorship, and meaningful connection.

Physical Demands

Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of indoor/outdoor settings. Requires corrected vision and hearing to a normal range, or special accommodations made of sufficient nature for completion of assigned tasks. Ability to communicate effectively and clearly through oral and written means with an understanding of the English language. Ability to walk, run, stand, kneel, and manual dexterity. Ability to lift a maximum of 40 pounds.

Qualifications

• At least 16 years of age
• Previous experience working with children
• Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: Dance, Fashion, Drama/Theater, and Stepping/Step-dance
• Special qualifications are a plus (First Aid, CPR/AED certified) and/or training may be required

Benefits

Summer Camp Staff in year one with TheGifted Arts will earn a base hourly wage of $12.00-$17.00hr. This is a part-time position that does not include health benefits at this time.

Application

• Resume desirable, or highlight of relevant previous work experience
• Online application
• In-person interview
• Site visit
• Background check

Contact Information

• Location: 1100-142 N Raleigh Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27610
• Questions: Email View email address on click.appcast.io | Title Subject Line: TGA Summer Camp Staff_