Shelburne Museum Education Department

Summer Program Assistants (Thursday, June 4-Friday, August 14, 2014; 4 positions

available)

Lead Camp Assistant (Thursday, June 4-Friday, August 14, 2014; 1 position

available)

Description:

Summer Program Assistants

In these fast-paced, hands-on summer positions successful candidates will work in

several education department programmatic areas, including summer camps, family

programs and activities, special events, and adult programming. Program assistants will

work as camp counselors; lead daily art activities M-F in the Owl Cottage Activity Center

and at Art on the Go carts on the museum grounds; and assist with planning, set up,

and execution of special day and evening events. Program Assistants also may conduct

research, fill in as exhibition guides, and perform other duties as assigned. Expect on-
going public interaction with audiences of all ages, some long days, including occasional

weekend work and significant logistical work in preparation for events.

Lead Camp Assistant

In this position, the lead camp assistant will work closely with the academic programs

coordinator to implement and manage the summer camp program at Shelburne Museum

which includes six weeks of Museum-offered day camps, and a one week day camp

offered jointly with the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts. This position will be

responsible for the successful daily work of summer camp staff, management of camp

logistics and regular communication with administrative staff. This position will also

help support the work of family and adult programs during particularly busy times in the

season.

Qualifications:

Academic experience in education, studio art, art history, museum studies or similar.

Valid driver’s license to operate Museum vehicles, required. Ability to lift 35 lbs; ability

to walk and stand for significant periods of time.

Experience and skills:

Experience working with children in academic or informal learning environments –

school, camps, museums, etc. — required. CPR/first aid certification a plus. Candidates

must be comfortable working with diverse publics. Friendly, can-do attitude necessary

with good time management skills to juggle multiple responsibilities. Ability to work

independently as well as cooperatively within the education department and with staff

from across the museum.

Camp assistant must have summer day or overnight camp experience.

Compensation:

Summer Program Assistants: Hourly wage of $9.40/hr

Lead Camp Assistant: Hourly wage of $10/hr.

To apply:

Application packages must be postmarked by Friday, January 30, 2015 and include:

• Cover letter clearly stating the position/s of interest

• CV/résumé

• 2 references

• 1 letter of recommendation

• List of relevant courses, grades received, and overall GPA

Address application materials to: Shelburne Museum, P.O. Box 10, Shelburne,

VT, 05482. Application questions should be directed to Megan Zinner,

mzinner@shelburnemuseum.org.