Job Title: Summer Camp Art Instructor

Job Type: Part-time

Compensation: $325-350 / Week

We are seeking experienced and enthusiastic artists to teach in our Summer Art Camps. Our programs include both a Studio Fundamentals Camp and a Studio Exploration Camp, designed to introduce students, ages 6 through 15, to a variety of artistic disciplines in a hands-on, supportive environment.

Throughout the week, campers will rotate through SCCA’s dedicated art studios, including pottery, painting, and printmaking; where they will learn the basics of each medium while developing creativity, problem-solving skills, and confidence in their artistic voice. Guided by practicing artists, students will explore the fundamental elements of art, such as line, shape, color, texture, and form, while experimenting with a variety of tools, materials, and techniques.

Instructors must be able to commit to at least one full week of camp.

Soon-to-graduate Fine Arts students are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position Overview

This is a contracted position totaling 20 hours over one week. All individuals working in this program will be required to complete a background check.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in your artistic discipline (pottery, painting, or printmaking)
• Experience working with children or in an educational setting preferred
• Experience working in active, shared studio environments
• Ability to communicate clearly and manage a group of students
• Passion for art education and mentoring young artists

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on instruction and guidance to students
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and creative studio environment
• Support students as they explore materials and develop new skills
• Assist with studio setup, cleanup, and organization
• Collaborate with fellow instructors to ensure a cohesive camp experience
• Encourage students to think critically about their artwork
• Maintain an organized and inviting studio while caring for equipment and materials
• Supervise and ensure the safety of campers throughout the camp day
• Attend a required camp instructor training meeting prior to each session

Camp Dates:

• June 22 – June 26
• July 27 – July 31

To be considered for this position, you must email your resume to SCCA’s Education and Community Outreach Manager at ishta.hurtado@suffolkcenter.org.

About the Suffolk Center

The Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts is the premier visual and performing arts venue for Suffolk and Western Tidewater. Our mission is to cultivate and promote the creative arts for all residents and visitors through programs and education. Located in the heart of downtown Suffolk, our historic building houses a 500-seat theater, where we host concerts, dance performances, dramatic works, films, lectures, and so much more. The Suffolk Center is home to two art galleries, which host an ever-changing array of visual art exhibitions. The Center has a robust educational program and offers a multitude of classes for the community, such as dance, painting, singing, pottery, drawing, and more, and we host summer camps and send artists to local schools to bring the arts to young people. We are a nonprofit organization with a staff of 13 and dozens of volunteers. We are committed to supporting the economic vitality of Suffolk by enhancing the life experiences of our citizens and visitors.

Fulfilling our mission requires a commitment to inclusiveness in every aspect of our organization—our programming, operations, outreach, and leadership. We recognize that we can succeed only when our organization fully reflects the richness of the communities we serve. The Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts supports diversity across all lines of difference, including race, age, economic circumstance, ethnicity, sex, range of ability, religion, sexual orientation, and gender identity/expression. We invite applicants from all backgrounds for this position.

For more information, visit our website: www.suffolkcenter.org.