The Museum’s 45-acre campus is comprised of 39 buildings, 25 of which are historic and were relocated to the Museum. Among the most beloved attractions on the campus are the Shaker design Round Barn, a General Store, a carousel, and the 220-foot sidewheel steamboat Ticonderoga. Visitors enjoy strolling the beautifully landscaped grounds with 22 gardens. The Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education features changing exhibitions and Webb Gallery features important American paintings by Andrew Wyeth, Winslow Homer, Grandma Moses, John Singleton Copley, and many more.
Position Description:
In this fast-paced, hands-on position, the successful candidate will work primarily as a lead summer camp educator under the direction of the School and Youth Programs Educator and will oversee two Summer Program Assistants. Our visual art-focused summer camps provide weekly programs for children ages 4-15. Each camp day will consist of creative and engaging art-making activities, museum exploration, outdoor play, and games.
Key Functions and Demands:
- The position runs from Tuesday, June 24, 2025, through August 15, 2025. This commitment will include four days of pre-camp training and preparation, and 6 weeks of camp programs. There will be no camp or training from June 30th to July 4th.
- Applicants should expect a high degree of responsibility, necessitating committing to this role for the entire duration of this program, including training and preparation.
- The daily staff schedule is 8:30am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch.
- With support from the School and Youth Programs Educator, the Lead Summer Program Educator will collaborate in planning camp programs for children ages 4-15.
- Will oversee daily camp operations, including creating daily schedules for campers and program assistants, activity planning, managing group and individual behavior, and the completion of camp duties including daily prep, cleaning, and tidying with support from the program assistants.
- Maintain a functional and welcoming creative space for campers by organizing material storage and distribution in an efficient way.
- Communicate with camper caregivers as necessary in a professional manner.
- Work as a member of a cohesive team to ensure we provide the best camp experience possible.
- The Lead Summer Program Educator may also be offered other Education Department work opportunities, such as assisting with occasional weekend and evening family and public programs.
- Summer programming will take place in multi-level sites with stairs and across museum grounds.
Education
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Art Education, Elementary Education, or Secondary Education is required.
- A current Vermont (or other state) educator license is preferred.
Qualifications and Experience:
- 18 years of age or older.
- Must have reliable transportation to and from Shelburne Museum.
- Prior experience working directly with children in visual arts education in academic, recreational, or other learning environments, such as schools, camps, museums, etc.
- Comfort/experience supervising the work of colleagues.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Comfortable communicating with parents/guardians of campers.
- Ability to work productively as part of a team.
- Love of the visual arts; ability to model enthusiasm in both creating and viewing artworks.
- Flexibility, the ability to think on your feet to keep children engaged, the ability to successfully juggle multiple responsibilities, and a proactive approach to anticipating and addressing camper and program needs.
- An understanding of the social-emotional needs of children in a post-pandemic world.
Access Statement:
Shelburne Museum is committed to enhancing accessibility and inclusion for our employees and visitors. We will take steps to ensure that reasonable accommodation is provided to perform essential duties. If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, please contact 802-985-0881 or Bmoody@shelburnemuseum.org.
Application Process
Experienced Visual Arts educators and licensed teachers are strongly encouraged to apply. To apply, please send a brief cover letter highlighting your interest in the position and relevant experience/qualifications, resume, and two academic or professional references to HR@shelburnemuseum.org
Candidates interested in spring employment may also apply to be a Passport to Learning Educator. Please find more details for Passport to Learning Educators on our website. If you would like to apply for multiple positions, please indicate this in your cover letter.
We will begin reviewing applications on February 3, 2025, and continue until this position is filled by a qualified candidate.