Camp Counselor

Camp Counselor
Bring your fun & creative self to the Workhouse summer camp team!

Background

The Workhouse Arts Foundation, Inc. (WAF) is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation with
a mission to operate the Workhouse Arts Center (WAC) (opened in 2008) with
programs in the visual arts, performing arts, arts education, and history through
the repurposing of the former Workhouse correctional facility. The WAF helps to
grow and support a vibrant arts center that offers engaging opportunities and
inspiring experiences in visual and performing arts, education classes, historical
perspective, community engagement, and personal enrichment. With an annual
operating budget of $3.6M, WAC is a recognized innovative collaborative
grounded in the core values of a commitment to high-quality arts and education,
fiscal responsibility, exemplary governance, and community engagement. The
WAC’s unique campus is located in Fairfax County adjacent to the Rt 123
Occoquan River Bridge.

Job Summary

Workhouse Camp Counselors are fun-loving, patient, and genuinely concerned for
the development and welfare of the youth in their care. We are looking for Camp
Counselors who are passionate about Visual or Theater arts and who can use
their creative thinking to keep students engaged, facilitate friendships and respect
among the campers, and encourage an environment where creativity can flourish.
Camp Counselors act as Teaching Assistants as needed and work directly with the
students to facilitate activities, snack time, clean up, etc. Counselors may work
with different age groups in elementary, middle, and high school. Counselors are
expected to be on site from 8:30am-4:30pm for their assigned session dates.

Qualifications, Experience, and Education Requirements

• Counselors must be 17 years or older. College-age students that have a

• Access to reliable transportation and commitment to arrive on time or early

• Must be American Red Cross certified, or CPR/First Aid trained (on-line

• Must pass a criminal background check.

• Must be able to attend one-day pre-camp training (offered on two separate

Compensation
$13-15 per hour, with end-of-season bonus to counselors who work 6 - 8 week
sessions.

Work Period/Hours
• Work period (start date negotiable): Saturday, June 15 – Friday, August 9,

2024

• Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm when camp is in session

To Apply
Submit Application for Employment (attached below), resume and cover letter to
Registrar@WorkhouseArts.org

Best consideration goes to applications received by Monday, May 20, 2024

Status: Part-time, at will, seasonal position
Reports to: Camp Director
Compensation/Benefits: $13-$15 per hour, with end of season bonus for
completion of 6-8 committed weeks.
Schedule: 40 hours per weekly session, June 15 – August 9
Location: On-site, 9526 Workhouse Way, Lorton
Applications and Inquiries: Please submit the application for employment, a
cover letter and resume electronically with “Camp Counselor” in the subject line.
Direct your submission to: Registrar@workhousearts.org

Workhouse DEI Statement: The Workhouse is committed to attracting and
retaining a diverse staff that honors their experiences, perspectives, and unique
identity. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that
are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

Workhouse EEO Statement: The Workhouse is committed to providing equal
employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
Workhouse provides employment opportunities without regard to race, color,
religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, national origin or ancestry, age, physical
or mental disability, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender
identity, family responsibility, genetic status or information, military or veteran

status or in any status protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies
to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring,
placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,
compensation, and training. Workhouse will not tolerate unlawful discrimination,
harassment, or retaliation under any circumstances.

Workhouse Health and Safety Policy: The Workhouse is committed to providing
a healthy and safe environment for our staff, artists, contractors, volunteers,
students, and guests.

SUMMER ARTS THEATER CAMP
APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

Please answer all questions as fully as possible.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications are considered for positions without regard to
race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other consideration made unlawful by
applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Name: Position Applied For:

Email: Phone Number:

Current
Permanent Address:

Address:

IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR THE POSITION OF CAMP COUNSELOR: We have eight one-week camp sessions,
starting June 17 and ending August 9. We require a minimum two-week commitment and will give
preference to applicants available for longer sessions; unfortunately, we cannot accommodate
requests to work less than a full, Monday-Friday session.

Please check the boxes next to the weeks you are available to work: 

June 17-21  June 24-28  July 1-5  July 8-12 

July 15-19  July 22-26  July 29-August 2  August 5-9

Are you American Red Cross Certified or CPR/First Aid Trained: YES  NO 

If NO, are you planning to be American Red Cross Certified or CPR/First Aid Trained?: YES  NO 

Have you previously applied for employment with the Workhouse? : YES  NO 

If YES, when and for what position did you apply?

NOTE: If you have a resume that covers any of the questions asked on the following page, you may
attach it to this application and write in “See Resume” in those spaces. Please complete any
information below that is not included on your resume.

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EDUCATION
Please list your education history (include honors and awards in ‘Degree/Major’).

School Name and
Completed? # Of years

Education Location Degree/ Major
completed

(City and State)

High School

College

Bus./Tech./Trade or

post College

REFERENCES
Please list the names of at least two work-related references we may contact. Individuals with no
prior work experience may list school or volunteer related references.

Name Occupation Company Relationship Contact Number

Please explain why you feel you are a good fit for this position, your background in the arts,
and experience with children.

I understand that neither this application nor any communication by a management represent-
tative is intended to create or does create a contract of employment, offer, or promise of employ-
ment for a definite term. I acknowledge that if hired by the company, employment is on an at-will
basis in accordance with state law. This means the company is free to terminate my employment
at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, in accordance with state law, and acceptance

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of employment is not a contract of employment for any specified time, similarly, I am free to term-
inate my employment with the company at any time for any reason. This at-will provision may be
modified or waived only in a written agreement signed by an authorized representative of the
company and me. I agree to conform to the rules and regulations of the workhouse and I under-
stand that the Workhouse has complete discretion to modify such rules and regulations at any
time except that it will not modify its policy of employment at-will or its arbitration policy, if any.

. . . Finished?

Please double-check your application before submitting, and then email your completed
application to registrar@workhousearts.org. You may also submit supporting materials, such as
a resume or digital portfolio.

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