Paid Internship - Summer Camp

POSITION SUMMARY

The Cincinnati Art Museum has an opening for a part time Summer Camp Intern for the summer of 2026. The Summer Camp Intern works closely with the Summer Camp Instructors and part-time high school volunteers to facilitate a fun and educational art summer camp. 

The Summer Camp Intern will work with the Learning and Interpretation Division, particularly the summer camp and interpretive programming teams, to help facilitate a fun and educational art camp for ages 6-12. This person will work with the summer camp team of instructors to ensure that the daily camp runs smoothly. The intern will coordinate, assign, and organize the corps of teen volunteers who will assist students in the camp. 

Date of assignment: Summer 2025, 12 weeks between May 18 through August 10 with a break during the week of July 6-10th. The intern will work Monday-Friday 8:30am-1:30pm (25 hours per week). 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting directly to the Assistant Director of Public Programs, the Summer Camp Intern will have these primary responsibilities:

• Communicate with high school volunteers about their schedule and responsibilities.
• Work to engage all children within the parameters of the camp. 
• Create and lead art making lesson plans, fun activities, and songs that engage campers in the transition times at camp. 
• Assist with ordering, organizing, and cleaning supplies. 
• Assist during morning studio and gallery time and cover lunches for instructors.
• Demonstrate respect and dignity to co-workers, parents/caregivers, students, and visitors.
• Collaborate with the summer camp team to accomplish goals. 
• Provide excellence in service and portray a positive and professional image of the Cincinnati Art Museum.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional standards.
• Follow Cincinnati Art Museum protocols, procedures, rules, and policies.
• Other duties as assigned by the Learning & Interpretation Division.

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS

• Working towards a degree in art education, fine art, museum education, arts administration, or related field preferred. 
• Ability to lead and manage children ages 6-12.
• Previous education, art, and/or museum experience are an advantage. 
• The position requires excellent organizational skills, the ability to communicate with both children and adults, and a demonstrated ability to collaborate with volunteers and other professionals.