Assistant Summer Camp Director

THE ASSISTANT SUMMER CAMP DIRECTOR will work closely with the Education Director to oversee the day-to-day operations of camp, ensuring a safe, engaging, and organized environment for participants. Responsibilities include supervising camp staff, assisting with curriculum implementation, facilitating group activities, handling communications with parents/guardians, and supporting the overall success of the camp programs. The role also requires hands-on interaction with children and a passion for theater and youth development.

ABOUT MUDLARK THEATER: Mudlark Theater is a not-for-profit organization where children are taken seriously as artists and learn theater by making it. Our residencies, classes, and camps teach life skills as well as theater arts. Our productions have real substance and tell innovative stories that surprise and delight all audiences. Actors and students learn empathy, listening skills, public speaking, critical thinking, and collaboration—strengths that enhance their academic and personal growth, and will also prepare them to make a difference in any field they choose to enter. At Mudlark, we strive to be a welcoming and safe space where the stories and identities of all youth are honored and celebrated.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching Artist Support

• Support Teaching Artists on a daily basis. This can include creating rosters, printing resources, refilling snacks, providing behavioral support, sourcing and delivering supplies, and supporting technical needs for showcases.

• Subbing as lead or support TA for planned or emergency conflicts.

• Be present to support TA’s and students during transition times such as drop off, pick up, and park break.

Student Support

• Supporting campers in moments of distress.

• Sit with campers when they are taking a break in the “chill zone”

• Being present at check in and check-out, including waiting with students for pick-up, and communicating with parents/guardians via Google Voice or in person.

Admin Support

• Assist in running Summer Camp Training.

• Respond to parent/guardian emails about general questions, program registrations, and invoices.

• Assist in gathering and organizing materials for camps and camp shows.

• Help track camp capacity and wait lists.

• Keep rosters/registrations up to date with current enrollments.

• Administer, collect, and record camper surveys.

• Maintaining Sawyer/supporting registration.

• Other administrative and teaching duties as appropriate and necessary.

DESIRABLE SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Highly skilled in one or multiple theater arts disciplines, including acting, improvisation, storytelling, movement, voice, or theater production.

• Experience working with youth in educational and/or artistic settings, particularly grades K-8.

• Experience working cross-culturally with youth and adults of diverse identities and experiences.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Collaborative and able to interact effectively with staff, students, families, and organization partners.

• Desire to learn and grow in teaching practice, and commitment to ongoing professional development as an arts practitioner and educator.

• Pass required background checks.

Mudlark Theater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to bringing diverse perspectives to our administrative and artistic teams.