Summer Camp Administrator

3 weeks ago

Markham, Canada City of Markham Full time

The City of Markham is proud to be recognized for the 4th consecutive year as one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes and Statista Inc. In 2024, the City of Markham is ranked the top city in Ontario and in the top 10 for Government Services. The recipient of multiple environmental awards, we are recognized for our innovative sustainability and urban planning initiatives as well as our fiscal accountability. More than 357,000 residents call Markham home and benefit from our rich heritage, culturally diverse environment, vibrant local economy and focus on quality of life.

**J**oin us and make a lasting difference**

**Job Summary**
Are you a creative and energetic student looking to gain hands-on experience in arts and/or education? Join the team at the Varley Art Gallery this summer, and work with children between ages 4 and 12, playing outdoors and facilitating art lessons while practicing valuable skills you’ll use throughout your career.

Under the primary supervision, and guidance of the Public Programs Coordinator and the Summer Camp Director, the Summer Camp Administrator will play a vital role in the smooth operation of a eight-week, arts-based summer camp for children ages of four to twelve.

**Key Roles and Responsibilities**
- Attend and complete all required training provided by the City of Markham and the Varley Art Gallery
- Assist in summer camp staff recruitment, and onboarding; develop and facilitate training to new staff, and City of Markham volunteers
- Coordinate staff schedules, maintain timecards, and effectively respond to summer camp staff inquires
- Assist in program development including art lessons and gallery exhibition tours that are flexible, age appropriate and adaptable for children living with special needs; work one-on-one with City of Markham integration specialist
- Research best practices in gallery and museum settings putting into them into practice to ensure high quality programs, and positive visitor experiences are maintained
- Prioritize the health and safety of campers and gallery patrons
- Develop communications, including promotional material, for participants' caregivers
- Assist with the design, creation and installation of a camp-wide project to celebrate children's artwork
- Conduct informal and formal evaluations for staff and plan staff and volunteer appreciation events
- Coordinate art materials; ordering, receiving, inventory, preparing supplies for camps etc.
- Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**
- Pursuing post-secondary education in visual arts, arts administration, art history, education or related field
- Previous experience working with children
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional customer service skills
- Proven leadership abilities
- Familiarity with Microsoft, Microsoft Office including Excel and Outlook, Google drives, etc.
- Current Standard First Aid with CPR 'C' is required
- HIGH FIVE Healthy Child Development certificate is required
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Fluency in English; Mandarin and/or Cantonese language an asset
- Must accept full term from June to the beginning of September

**CORE BEHAVIOURS**
- ** Service Excellence**: Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization.
- ** Change & Innovation**: Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change.
- ** Teamwork & Relationship Building**: Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way that creates effective working relationships.
- ** Communication**: Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening.
- ** Accountable & Results Oriented**: Demonstrates ethical behaviour and accountability, aligns with City values, and abides by relevant policies and legislation.
- ** Management & Leadership**:Demonstrates self-management, professionalism and engagement; leads by example.

Summer student applicants must be currently enrolled in a full-time educational institution and must also be enrolled in a full time educational institution in the fall. All offers of employment for this position will be conditional on satisfactory reference checks and vulnerable sector screening checks as required for the City of Markham.

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