ART CAMP INSTRUCTOR

ART CAMP INSTRUCTOR
POSITION DESCRIPTION

Organization Mission

Engaging the community through art and nature.

Organization Overview

Laumeier Sculpture Park, one of the first and largest sculpture parks in the country, is
an internationally recognized, nonprofit arts organization that is accredited by the
American Alliance of Museums and operates in partnership with St. Louis County Parks.
Laumeier presents more than 70 works of large-scale outdoor sculpture in a 105-acre
park that is free and open daily. Laumeier serves approximately 360,000 visitors of all
ages each year with presentations of art through a sculpture collection, temporary
exhibitions, education programs, public events, and more. The park is located in Sunset
Hills, Missouri in St. Louis County.

Position Overview

Summer Art Camp is a signature Laumeier program that has been running continuously
for over 35 years. It is beloved and highly respected in the community and maintains a
high standard of excellence. It is an outdoor education program, held on Laumeier’s
grounds. It runs in weekly sessions for eight weeks, from mid-June through early
August.

Art Camp Instructors are seasonal, hourly, non-exempt employees who report to the
Learning & Engagement Specialist and work closely with the Education Coordinator and
other education staff. There are full-time (approximately 40 hours per week) and part-
time (approximately 25 hours per week) positions available.

Art Camp Instructors play an integral role in ensuring every learner experiences a fun
and high-quality program that meets or exceeds the standards outlined in Laumeier’s
educational philosophy statement. Instructors are hired for and assigned to programs
geared towards specific age groups: Little Buds: Ages 3.5-6; Art Adventurers: Ages 5-
10; Art Squad: Ages 10-15. An outline of session themes is provided along with lesson
plans, however there is ample space for each instructor to put their own stamp on the
program with additional lessons they design and implement. Instructors receive paid
training and have the opportunity to participate in volunteer professional development
(PD) opportunities throughout their time at Laumeier.

The schedule is as follows:

April 6 – May 25: Approximately 25 hours of paid training and PD conducted in-person
at Laumeier and at select locations around the St. Louis region. Some trainings may be
available via Zoom. Trainings and PD occur on Sundays.
June 2 – 6: Approximately 40 hours of paid setup, additional trainings, and the Family
Open house event on the evening of June 6
June 9 – August 1: Programs in session – Approximately 40 hours per week for full-time
staff; approximately 25 hours per week for part-time staff
August 4: Approximately 8 hours of cleanup time a celebratory appreciation meal



Duties Responsibilities

Serve as a lead instructor for eight one-week sessions

Facilitate art projects and sculpture explorations

Lead hikes, mindfulness exercises, and other outdoor activities

Create an atmosphere that is fun, safe and promotes creative thinking

Teach lessons provided by Laumeier

Create age-appropriate lessons and activities

Prepare project examples

Create supply lists

Maintain proper inventory and storage of supplies

Report missing or damaged equipment to supervisor

Attend all trainings and meetings

Serve as an ambassador of Laumeier Sculpture Park

Communicate with caregivers and special guests as needed

Keep supervisor informed of feedback

Complete all reports (attendance, accident, evaluation)

Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications Skills

The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about art, education, and the
outdoors; possesses a calm, patient demeanor; has the ability to work in a high-energy
summer camp setting with a lot happening simultaneously.

Knowledge of contemporary art and art processes

Passion for education and working with young people

Growth mindset and ability to self-reflect

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment

Dependable, organized, and detail-oriented

Able to work in an independent and self-motivated manner, as well as part of a

team

Education Experience

Previous experience teaching, activity planning, and working with a variety of art media
is required. Higher education relating to Early Childhood Education, Elementary
Education, Art Education, Outdoor Education, Art Therapy, Studio Art and/or Art History
is preferred. Experience working with individuals with disabilities is a plus.



Additional Requirements

Ability to pass a background check, including a check for criminal records

Be able to work outdoors and walk long distances

Compensation

$17-19/HR

Office Culture

Laumeier is a small organization, with modestly sized departments and team members
all work closely together.

Staff Core Values: We believe in the importance and impact of art and nature. We
cultivate a welcoming, inclusive, and positive environment for staff, board, artists,
students, and visitors. We encourage creativity and innovation. We value collaboration
and teamwork. We rely on competency leading to quality and excellence. We respect
our colleagues and maintain personal and group accountability.

DEAI Statement: Laumeier Sculpture Park strives to serve as a welcoming place for
diverse social engagement, free from discrimination and prejudice. Our commitment to
diversity includes the active embrace of the broadest possible representation of our
community, regardless of race, ethnicity, cultural experiences, gender identity and
expression, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic status, physical and mental ability,
education, and religion.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to HR@laumeier.org with
the subject line “Art Camp Instructor”. Please specify your preferred age group and
schedule (full-time or part-time). Please do not send additional supporting materials until
they are requested.
Only applicants who move forward in the process will be contacted. We ask for
understanding and patience. Please do not contact any staff members to check on the
status of your application, and absolutely no phone calls.

Search Timing

The first round of interviews will be held on Zoom. Additional interviews may be held in
person.

Position open until filled. Anticipated start date: March 28, 2025.

Laumeier is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, equity,
inclusion, and anti-racism. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are strongly
encouraged to apply.




Posted 2/5/25