Employment
Join the Artistree Team! Help us offer meaningful experiences in the arts to the community.
Listed below are the current employment opportunities at Artistree Community Arts Center.
Are you great with kids, able to teach music, and looking for a short getaway this summer?
Then you are exactly what we’re looking for!
We are a small rural theatre company, part of a larger community arts center, in South Pomfret, Vermont. This summer, our children’s theatre program, ACT Jr, will be performing Finding Nemo Jr., with 40+ campers, ranging from ages 8-14. Camp takes place from July 29th until August 18th, work hours: 8:30am-4:30pm, M-F. Not including performances August 16th-18th.
Onsite housing is available and included for 3 weeks.
At least 2 letters of recommendation are required.
$750 per week, plus up to $200 in travel reimbursement.
Requirements:
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Applicants must be coming from NY, VT, NH, MA, ME, RI, CT (no more than 4 hours away)
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Proven experience with children ages 8-14
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The ability to play the piano, read and teach music.
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Training in teaching/education is a plus.
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A kind, collaborative, and flexible personality.
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A good sense of humor.
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A love of working with children, outdoors in the summer. (All rehearsals and performances are outside!)
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A willingness to work collaboratively with the Director and Stage Manager. (It takes a team!)
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A clean background.
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Non-smoker
Additional suggested requirements:
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A valid driver’s license, as we have a company car available for your personal use, should you need it.
This is a wonderful opportunity to experience our beautiful VT summers, and live like a local for 3 weeks. You will get to work with our Community Arts Center Staff, as well as professionally trained theatre artists.
Locally, VT has a lot to offer in the summer! You can enjoy your evenings by attending local outdoor music events, or spend your days off by our beautiful rivers and nearby lakes.
This opportunity is available to exceptional high school juniors, seniors or college students (age 16+) looking to develop their hands-on experience with community-based arts education.
Counselors are an integral part of the Artistree summer staff and will support Artistree’s mission to deliver meaningful arts experiences to children in the Upper Valley.
This is a seasonal, hourly position at Artistree. Summer camps run daily from June 20-August 23 2024. In person, training dates are mandatory and scheduled for June 20 and 21.
What we are looking for in a candidate:
We are looking for counselors who are energetic and passionate about working with children and are self-reflective in their interactions with others! Ideal candidates will have prior experience working with children in a camp or childcare environment and be a positive team member and role model for younger children. A love of the creative arts (visual, music, theatre, etc.) is a big plus!
Compensation:
This is a seasonal hourly position at the rate of $16.00/hour. Hours will be determined based on an individual's availability and camp needs. Counselors are also eligible to receive a 25% discount on Artistree programs and classes for the school year following their camp season.
General responsibilities may include:
-Help set up for the daily activities and check in campers.
-Assist the camp instructor in a meaningful and hands-on way during the camp day.
-Lead play activities for campers during check in/out, recess times and lunchtime.
-Assist with classroom clean up.
-Communicate with Summer Camp Leader and caregivers as needed.
-Be positive and interactive with campers, providing support and encouragement as needed
-Be fun, friendly and positive!! Help the kids have a wonderful summer!
-Assist with other duties as needed, such as Artistree special events.
Experience & Skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Comfortable interacting with children and adults.
• Positive attitude, good problem solver.
• Experience working with children or a desire to work with children is an asset (not required).
• Interest and experience with visual arts, ceramics, theatre etc. is a plus!
Things to know:
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Summer camp counselor applicants must be 16 years old or older by June 24, 2024.
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You will need to provide your own reliable transportation to and from Artistree. We are located at 2095 Pomfret Road, South Pomfret, Vermont.
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Counselors must be available for 1-2 training sessions prior to the start of camp (dates will be June 20 & 21).
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Preference will be given to applicants who have a minimum of 6 weeks of availability for the summer.
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Camp counselors will be responsible for independently obtaining a valid CPR certification by the start of camps.
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Being a camp counselor is a great way to gain work experience and build your resume. We consider the relationships we build with our camp counselors and counselors-in-training to be extremely important. Upon a successful summer experience, we are happy to write letters of recommendation and/or serve as a reference for you.
About Artistree Community Arts Center:
Artistree Community Arts Center provides the opportunity for a joyful, meaningful, and satisfying experience of the visual arts, movement, theatre and music through our year-round classes, workshops, performances, gallery exhibits and events. Situated in South Pomfret, Vermont, Artistree connects children and adults in this region to programs, events, gallery exhibitions, concerts and theatre performances in order to develop creativity and build community connections.
To apply:
Apply to be a Summer Camp Counselor
The application deadline is March 29, 2024. Interviews will be scheduled for April 2024.
Please send questions to Sheena Solitaire, Associate Director of Programming, at programming@artistreevt.org
This opportunity is available to exceptional high school juniors, seniors, or college students (16+) looking to develop their hands-on experience with community-based arts education. Counselors are an integral part of the Artistree summer staff and will support Artistree’s mission to deliver meaningful arts experiences to children in the Upper Valley.
This is a seasonal, hourly position at Artistree. Theatre camps run Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm beginning June 20th. Counselors will need to be available on the show weekends. ACT Jr. will be producing three shows this summer:
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Under the Sea, a musical revue (June 20-June 29; performances June 28-29)
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Shakespeare’s The Tempest (July 8-July 21; performances July 19-20)
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Finding Nemo Jr. (July 29-August 18; performances August 15-17)
***PLEASE NOTE: All theatre camps include a rain date on the following Sunday in the event of a canceled show due to inclement weather***
What we are looking for in a candidate:
We are looking for counselors who are energetic and passionate about theatre, working with children, and are self-reflective in their interactions with others! Ideal candidates will have an interest and experience in the theatre arts, some prior experience working with children in a camp or childcare environment, and be a positive team member and role model for younger children.
Compensation:
This is a paid position, $16/hour. Hours will be in alignment with the camp and show times and will be clearly defined during the application process.
General responsibilities may include:
-Help set up for the daily activities and check in campers.
-Assist ACT Jr. Director in a meaningful and hands-on way during the camp day.
-Assist production team backstage during rehearsals and performances.
-Reporting to Theatre Associate Director for daily/weekly check ins as necessary.
-Monitor outdoor snack and lunchtime.
-Assist with the end of the day clean up.
-Communicate with caregivers in a professional manner (if asked by the production team)
-Be positive and interactive with campers, providing support and encouragement
-Be fun, friendly and positive!! Help the kids have a wonderful summer!
Experience & Skills
• Interest and experience in theatre arts is a must
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Comfortable interacting with children and adults.
• Positive attitude, good problem solver.
•Flexibility at all times, as our production takes shape
• Experience working with children or a desire to work with children is an asset
Things to know:
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Summer camp counselor applicants must be 16 years old or older by June 20, 2024.
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You will need to provide your own reliable transportation to and from Artistree. We are located at 2095 Pomfret Road, South Pomfret, Vermont.
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Counselors should plan to be available for 1-2 training sessions prior to the start of camp (dates June 20-21, times TBD).
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Camp counselors will be responsible for independently obtaining a valid CPR certification by the start of camps.
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Being a camp counselor is a great way to gain work experience and build your resume. We consider the relationships we build with our camp counselors and counselors-in-training to be extremely important. Upon a successful summer experience, we are happy to write letters of recommendation and/or serve as a reference for you.
About Artistree Community Arts Center:
Artistree Community Arts Center provides the opportunity for a joyful, meaningful, and satisfying experience of the visual arts, movement, theatre and music through our year-round classes, workshops, performances, gallery exhibits and events. Situated in South Pomfret, Vermont, Artistree connects children and adults in this region to programs, events, gallery exhibitions, concerts and theatre performances in order to develop creativity and build community connections.
To apply:
Apply to be a Summer Camp Counselor
The application deadline is March 29, 2024. Interviews will be scheduled for April 2024.
Please send questions to Sheena Solitaire, Associate Director of Programming, at programming@artistreevt.org
Artistree’s Volunteer Program is a great way to meet new people while making a difference in our community. We look for help in a variety of areas including performance ushering, gallery monitoring, fundraising mailings, events parking, youth program assistance, and more.
Our valued volunteers are an integral part of Artistree’s capacity to continue our mission. Join us and add your energy and enthusiasm to our local arts scene!
Artistree is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive wages, retirement benefits and health care coverage.
*Certain benefits may only apply to full-time positions.
Please note criminal background checks are conducted for all positions.
To Learn more about Teaching at Artistree click here.
Interested in becoming an Artistree Figure Model?
Artistree is occasionally seeking models for life drawing classes and workshops. If you are interested in modeling for art classes please email gallery@artistreevt.org.