Summer Camp Counselor

SITAR ARTS CENTER: CAMP SITAR:

SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR (Multiple Positions Available)

What We Do:

Sitar Arts Center engages DC youth, from early childhood to young adulthood, in building a creative community of learning and belonging that removes financial and cultural barriers to arts education and career training.

What You’ll Do Sitar Arts Center is seeking experienced Camp Counselors to work with a range of young people to support Camp Sitar this June – August 2026. Camp Sitar provides visual, performing, digital art, and movement classes over six weeks to kindergarten - 8th graders in our full-day program. Camp Counselors ensure that students are engaged in weekly camp activities and field trips and help get them in the summer spirit. Camp Counselors have daily opportunities to engage outdoors, support classes, encourage positive student behavior and lead camp activities.

Camp Counselors play an important role in making the summer an amazing experience for each Sitar Camper. As a Camp Counselor, you will work directly with children grades K – 8th, teaching artists, youth interns, parents and Sitar staff members.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist with pre/post camp preparation, planning, storage, and cleaning.

Work as a team with teachers and staff to coordinate and participate in all camp activities, field trips, and students showcases/exhibitions. Supervise and ensure camp students' safety during camp time, in and outside of classes, mealtimes, activities, transitions and during outside play. Work in Aftercare leading small group activities.

What You’ll Earn Pay is hourly, $20 - $23 per hour, based on experience.

When You'll Work The Camp Counselor positions available will work for 30 - 40 hours per week for 7-8 weeks between June 10 – August 5, 2026. Work hours will be scheduled between 8:00am and 6:30pm, depending on staffing needs. Pre/Post Camp hours will be 10:00 am - 6:30 pm. Camp Program Dates are June 22 - July 31, 2026.

Other Required Work Dates will be provided before employment acceptance. All required work dates are paid, including:

Classroom Management Training Camp Orientation

Who You Are:

As a Camp Counselor, you are a positive, inclusive role model who is warm, supportive, and engaging. You experience immense joy working with young people, meeting their needs and adapting to ensure their safety and success. You enjoy collaboration and improvisation and believe strong organization and creative youth development is the key to happy and engaged students. Most importantly you have a strong love for the arts, a strong love for children of all ages, and believe that everyone should have access to the arts.

Key Qualifications and Experience Minimum High School Diploma and/or Pursuing College Degree. (18+ years) Interest and/or experience in arts and/or arts education. Two or more years of experience working with children & youth. Previous experience working in a camp setting.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

Bilingual- Spanish/English Knowledge, and experience with differentiated instruction, equity, accessibility, and anti-racism practices

Requirements:

Background check and TB test Our Values Embed Equity Embed equity in our systems, programs, and spaces to advance social justice. Everyone should have equitable access to opportunities, representation, and voice. Foster Belonging Foster belonging by engaging, supporting, and celebrating our diverse community members through genuine and meaningful relationships.

Everyone deserves a welcoming space where they can feel like they belong.

Prioritize Balance Prioritize balance between the mental, emotional, physical, and creative well-being within ourselves and our fellow community members. Everyone deserves the opportunity and support to prioritize wellness within their lives.

• Build Trust
• Build trust by assuming positive intentions and taking ownership of our words, actions, responsibilities, and commitments.

Everyone benefits when we approach relationships with openness and commit to follow through.

Inspire Transformation Inspire transformation by listening to, learning from, and growing with our community and the world around us. Everyone can be a student, and anyone can be a teacher.

Encourage Collaboration Encourage collaboration with thoughtful and clear communication, a curious mind, and a creative spirit. Everyone benefits when we work together as a team. How You Can Apply This position will remain open until filled. However, for best consideration, please apply by March 20, 2026.

You need to submit a resume and answer all required questions. No phone calls, please. After applying, you’ll receive an email confirming that we have your application on file. If you’re selected for the next stage, you will be contacted for an interview. The hiring process can take 5-8 weeks after posting. You will be considered if the position is still vacant.

We appreciate your interest in Sitar Arts Center. Sitar Arts Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Sitar Arts Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, marital status, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.

For more information about Sitar Arts Center, please visit www.sitarartscenter.org.

Location Washington, District of Columbia Department Programs: Summer Employment Type Temporary Minimum Experience Mid-level

Compensation:

$20 - $23 / hour