Head of Arts
Willowgrove is a land-based, not-for-profit organization known for our focus on outdoor experiences for people of all ages. Since 1968, Willowgrove has offered camping, outdoor education, and recreation programs year-round to our community and beyond.
Willowgrove is rooted in Mennonite values which celebrate diversity while fostering justice, service, and reconciliation in our communities. In pursuit of this mission, Willowgrove is committed to:
● Nurturing Growth: We facilitate physical, emotional, spiritual, and social development.
● Welcoming Community: We embrace diverse relationships, accountability, acceptance, and belonging.
● Building Peace: We champion justice, hope and healing.
● Honouring Land: We participate in conservation, sustainability, reconciliation and conversation.
● Cultivating Learning: We encourage inquiry, discovery and transformational education.
Job Description:
The Willowgrove Program Staff are responsible for helping the Programs Coordinator with the development and execution of program areas at camp. The Head of Art position oversees leading the Specialty Arts program for our Sophomore and Senior divisions, as well as assisting with leading the Arts and Crafts program for other divisions and any other programs as needed. During the spring, the Head of Arts will assist in organizing and purchasing art supplies as well as getting the camp prepared for the summer.
Employment Dates:
Training/Prep
Staff Training Dates: June 7, 8, 21 22
Program Prep: June 19
Camp Property Set Up: June 24, 25, 26
Program Training: June 27
All staff training dates are mandatory unless other arrangements have been made with the Camp Manager.
Must be available to all 8 weeks of the summer.
Camp Weeks
Week 1: June 30 - July 4
Week 2: July 7 – 11
Week 3: July 14 - 18
Week 4: July 21 - 25
Week 5: July 28 - Aug 1
Week 6: August 5 - 8
Week 7: August 11 - 15
Week 8: August 18 - 22
Position Requirements:
● Age 18+ with a minimum 2 years of camp experience
● A background in the arts
● Pursuing art or art education in post secondary is an asset
● Experience teaching art skills is an asset
● Strong verbal communication skills
● Standard First Aid/CPR-C (not required but strongly recommended)
● Clean vulnerable sector police record check