Family YMCA of Marion and Polk Counties · 20 hours ago
YMCA Camp Greider - Arts & Crafts Lead 2026
Salem, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelFamily YMCA of Marion and Polk Counties is dedicated to strengthening communities through its programs. The Arts & Crafts Lead is responsible for planning and executing high-quality arts experiences for youth at Camp Greider, ensuring a safe and engaging environment while supervising staff and maintaining supplies.
Health Wellness & Fitness
Responsibilities
Plan, prepare, and implement engaging arts and crafts programs for skill groups, choice time, and group activities, using creativity and developmental knowledge to design unique and age-appropriate experiences
Facilitate daily arts experiences for 80-100 youth per week, grouped by age: 6-7, 8-9, 9-11, and 11-13 (max group size: 16)
Submit written activity plans in advance for approval
Align activities with weekly camp themes to enhance camper engagement
Maintain and prepare art and craft supplies, maximizing existing resources and restocking as needed
Work within budget limits to ensure efficiency and sustainability
Submit detailed supply orders to the AD of Programs/Camp Director with sufficient notice before and during the summer
Oversee the arts and crafts area, ensuring a welcoming, organized, and safe workspace
Train and supervise staff assisting with arts and crafts, ensuring smooth activity facilitation
Enforce safety protocols for all materials and equipment, providing staff training on safety standards
Follow Leave No Trace principles, minimizing environmental impact through sustainable craft practices
Conduct end-of-season inventory, assist with camp closing, and ensure proper cleanup of the arts and crafts building and surrounding areas
Support overall camp operations by assisting as needed in other program areas, including providing group coverage and helping with check-in/check-out
Capture photos and videos of camp activities, people, facilities, and scenery to support the Associate Director of Programming
Conduct end-of-season inventory, assist with camp closing procedures, and ensure proper cleanup of the arts and crafts building and surrounding areas
Promote and follow Leave No Trace principles, ensuring that arts and crafts activities minimize environmental impact on the surrounding natural areas
Maintain open communication with the AD of Programs and Camp Director, ensuring program, staff, and camper needs are met
Participate in all pre-camp training, activities, and staff development, collaborating with camp leadership to design and implement staff training
Foster a positive, cooperative camp culture, maintaining strong relationships with campers, staff, and the YMCA Camp Greider community
Ensure compliance with ACA standards, YMCA policies, and all applicable safety regulations
Demonstrate commitment to quality, risk management, YMCA core values, and enthusiasm for working with youth
Maintain knowledge of association policies, procedures, risk management, and safety practices and demonstrate commitment to quality, YMCA core values, and enthusiasm for working with youth of all ages
Support and contribute to a safe, clean camp environment for staff and guests
Qualification
Required
Must be at least 18 years old by the start of the camp season
Training, experience, or a degree in Art
Prior leadership experience with groups of children in camps, youth programs, educational settings, or community groups
Prior experience developing and implementing curriculum, preferably in a camp setting
Strong desire and ability to work with children and teens
Ability to understand and prioritize the needs of campers and the camp community over personal needs
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working effectively with peers, supervisors, and children
Comfortable working in an outdoor environment and able to foster an appreciation for nature among campers
Demonstrates flexibility, maturity, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Enjoys working and interacting with people of all ages and backgrounds, with a special emphasis on children, while modeling and promoting the YMCA's core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic backgrounds
Must be CPR and First Aid certified or willing to obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment (training provided upon hire)
Must hold a valid Oregon Food Handler's Certification before the first day of employment
Individual is capable of effective and appropriate mental, emotional and social responses in a constantly changing, youth-centered environment
Must be available during all of the following date: June 7 - June 13 (Program Staff Retreat), June 14 - June 20 (Mandatory All-Staff Training), June 21 - August 22 (Camp Season & Move-Out)
Physically able to accompany campers to and participate in all camp activities
Able to communicate verbally with campers and to provide instructions
Possess visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations
Able to observe camper behavior, respond to health and safety concerns and deal appropriately with camper behavior
Able to work long hours including nights and weekends
Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions (rain, heat etc)
All candidates must have reliable transportation
Job offers are contingent upon completion of a rigorous criminal history background check
Preferred
Supervisory experience, particularly in peer leadership
Lifeguard certification encouraged
Company
Family YMCA of Marion and Polk Counties
The YMCA mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Founded in 1892
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Brandon Lemon
Chief Operating Officer
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