{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"2e8fe9906c52700a70a2730e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2e8fe9906c52700a70a2730e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2e8fe9906c52700a70a2730e","title":"ARTS & CRAFTS SPECIALIST","description":"Description:\nYMCA OF COLUMBIA-WILLAMETTE\nPosition Title: Arts and Crafts Specialist\nLocation/Branch: Camp Collins\nDepartment: Summer Camp\nSupervisor: Senior Program Director\nFull Time/Part Time: Seasonal\nThe YMCA of Columbia-Willamette is a mission driven organization, which seeks individuals who are enthusiastic and passionate about our mission and vision. We do this by putting the Christian principles of love, respect, honesty, responsibility and service into practice.\nObjective:\nUnder the supervision of the Senior Program Director work to create a high quality program for every camper.\nJob Responsibilities:\nEnsure the safety, well-being and personal growth of campers. Be an active and supportive member of the Team and the Unit and a positive member of the entire staff community. The Arts & Crafts Specialist must demonstrate positive, professional role modeling at all times, acting in a manner that is consistent with the staff code of conduct and the philosophy, goals, and objectives of YMCA Camp Collins. Must remain on-site from Sunday Camper Check-in to Saturday Check-out unless on a scheduled time-off.\nJob Specifics:\nIncorporate and Model our YMCA Christian principles of love, respect, honesty, responsibility and service into your work.\nCommit to establishing long-term relationships with staff, volunteers, campers and families.\nEnsure the Physical and Emotional Safety of Every Camper\nDevelop and Improve Arts & Crafts Programming\nProvide Engaging and Positive Activity Instruction in Arts & Crafts Program Areas\nBe a Positive Member of the Staff Community\nPerform other duties as assigned\nEssential Functions:\nRequires strong communication skills, positive attitude, initiative, flexibility, dependability, creativity and ability to work and problem solve as a team player.\nMental and physical ability to deal with high stress situations and work well under pressure\nAbility to perform multiple tasks concurrently\nAbility to connect with campers and staff.\nVisual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical abilities to act swiftly in an emergency situation;\nAbility and willingness to learn on the job in an environment that changes quickly.\nMust be able to lift at least 50 pounds.\nKey Results:\nDemonstrates in word and action the Y’s Christian principles of love, honesty, respect, responsibility and service and a commitment to the Y’s vision and mission.\nBuilds authentic relationships in the service of enhancing individual and team performance to support the Y’s work.\nListens and expresses self effectively and in a manner that reflects a true understanding of the needs of the audience.\nValues all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence.\nDemonstrates and fosters a strong commitment to achieving goals in a manner that provides quality experiences.\nHas the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.\nAssesses, minimizes and prevents risk, practices consideration for the safety of others, adheres to Association standards of proper notification of incidents and care of the work environment and equipment, identifies and responds to circumstances appropriately.\nMeets attendance expectations, follows Association procedures for requesting and documenting absences, is punctual, reliable, and adaptable, takes initiative, and accepts responsibility.\nDemonstrates effective interpersonal skills, perceives, understands and manages interactions appropriately, is accountable for own actions, capitalizes on learning opportunities, and is open to performance feedback and coaching.\n10. Demonstrates compliance in the following areas: Compli, employee paperwork, performance evaluations, personnel policies, and procedures i.e. dress code, code of conduct. Attends mandatory trainings and meetings, acquires and maintains required certifications for current position.\n11. Provides engaging and positive activity instruction. Creates clear expectations, develops creative and age-appropriate teaching methods, and works to improve teaching skills.\n12. Is a positive member of the staff community. Actively participates in the cabin, takes personal responsibility, and communicates openly and honestly with staff and directors.\nRequirements:\nMinimum Qualifications:\nFirst Aid Certification\nAdult, Child, & Infant CPR and AED Certification\nMust pass a YMCA background check\nTo meet American Camping Association (ACA) accreditation standards, at least 80% of the staff need to be 18 years or older. In addition, all camp staff must meet the specified requirements below. All staff is at least sixteen (16) years of age and at least two (2) years older than the minors with whom they are working.","company":"YMCA","rawCompany":"ymca","city":"Gresham","state":"OR","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:44:00.118Z","occupations":[{"code":"39-9032.00","title":"Recreation Workers","slug":"recreation-workers"},{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"},{"code":"27-1012.00","title":"Craft Artists","slug":"craft-artists"}],"industries":[{"code":"721214","title":"Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds)","slug":"recreational-and-vacation-camps-except-campgrounds"},{"code":"624110","title":"Child and Youth Services","slug":"child-and-youth-services"},{"code":"813410","title":"Civic and Social Organizations","slug":"civic-and-social-organizations"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"ARTS & CRAFTS SPECIALIST","description":"Description:\nYMCA OF COLUMBIA-WILLAMETTE\nPosition Title: Arts and Crafts Specialist\nLocation/Branch: Camp Collins\nDepartment: Summer Camp\nSupervisor: Senior Program Director\nFull Time/Part Time: Seasonal\nThe YMCA of Columbia-Willamette is a mission driven organization, which seeks individuals who are enthusiastic and passionate about our mission and vision. We do this by putting the Christian principles of love, respect, honesty, responsibility and service into practice.\nObjective:\nUnder the supervision of the Senior Program Director work to create a high quality program for every camper.\nJob Responsibilities:\nEnsure the safety, well-being and personal growth of campers. Be an active and supportive member of the Team and the Unit and a positive member of the entire staff community. The Arts & Crafts Specialist must demonstrate positive, professional role modeling at all times, acting in a manner that is consistent with the staff code of conduct and the philosophy, goals, and objectives of YMCA Camp Collins. Must remain on-site from Sunday Camper Check-in to Saturday Check-out unless on a scheduled time-off.\nJob Specifics:\nIncorporate and Model our YMCA Christian principles of love, respect, honesty, responsibility and service into your work.\nCommit to establishing long-term relationships with staff, volunteers, campers and families.\nEnsure the Physical and Emotional Safety of Every Camper\nDevelop and Improve Arts & Crafts Programming\nProvide Engaging and Positive Activity Instruction in Arts & Crafts Program Areas\nBe a Positive Member of the Staff Community\nPerform other duties as assigned\nEssential Functions:\nRequires strong communication skills, positive attitude, initiative, flexibility, dependability, creativity and ability to work and problem solve as a team player.\nMental and physical ability to deal with high stress situations and work well under pressure\nAbility to perform multiple tasks concurrently\nAbility to connect with campers and staff.\nVisual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical abilities to act swiftly in an emergency situation;\nAbility and willingness to learn on the job in an environment that changes quickly.\nMust be able to lift at least 50 pounds.\nKey Results:\nDemonstrates in word and action the Y’s Christian principles of love, honesty, respect, responsibility and service and a commitment to the Y’s vision and mission.\nBuilds authentic relationships in the service of enhancing individual and team performance to support the Y’s work.\nListens and expresses self effectively and in a manner that reflects a true understanding of the needs of the audience.\nValues all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence.\nDemonstrates and fosters a strong commitment to achieving goals in a manner that provides quality experiences.\nHas the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.\nAssesses, minimizes and prevents risk, practices consideration for the safety of others, adheres to Association standards of proper notification of incidents and care of the work environment and equipment, identifies and responds to circumstances appropriately.\nMeets attendance expectations, follows Association procedures for requesting and documenting absences, is punctual, reliable, and adaptable, takes initiative, and accepts responsibility.\nDemonstrates effective interpersonal skills, perceives, understands and manages interactions appropriately, is accountable for own actions, capitalizes on learning opportunities, and is open to performance feedback and coaching.\n10. 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