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NYC Arts in Education Roundtable

Sleepaway Camp Theater Director/Performing Arts Director

Camp Kingswood in Maine

Salary: $4,500-5,000 for summer

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In-person

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About Our Organization

Camp Name: Camp Kingswood
Location: Bridgton, Maine
Dates: June 7, 2024 – August 13, 2024 (start date flexible)
Salary: $4,500-5,000 for the summer. Additional Travel Compensation. All meals and semi-private/private housing (outside of room with children) is included.

Spend the summer having fun in the beautiful mountains of northeastern US! Camp Kingswood is a Jewish co-ed Sleepaway Camp, located in a beautiful area known for summer camps and recreational facilitates. The camp runs two productions over the course of the summer during theatre clubs and elective periods, as well as runs theater games on a rotating activity schedule. An ideal staff member is able to bring creative pieces into the other elements of camp and offer a wide variety of other themes and activities, in addition to directing the play. A strong international staff dynamic and a positive camp culture make this a great place to work!

Job Position Summary

The Performing Arts director directs the productions, curates programming for the performing arts department and evening activities, and supervises two performing arts staff who run the daytime activity periods. This job requires a full immersion into camp life. You will be asked to commit for up to 8 weeks any time from early June to mid-August.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Teach theater one to four hours daily as part of selective and daily programming for children spanning in age from 3-16.
  • Direct and produce shows during the summer.
  • Supervise and collaborate positively with music, art, and dance specialists.
  • Assist with creative input and production in evening activities, specialty days, and clubs.

Candidate Skills

  • Commitment to empathetic leadership of young people.
  • High level of professionalism and accountability.
  • Interpersonal and team-building skills.
  • Reflective and creative thinking skills.
  • A passion for arts education and giving kids a place to belong and be heard.
  • Previous camp experience, preferred.

Please Note: This position is a direct employee of the camp and not mainstages, mainstages does not determine the salary. Mainstages acts as a referral agency for the camps, providing training and support.

How to Apply

Check out the mainstages website for common questions! Complete the application at https://www.mainstages.com/jobs/online-application/.

Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, or medical condition.