VAST Summer Art Studio Counselor
- The Pennsylvania State University
- Penn State Altoona
- 3w ago
- Part-Time
- On-site
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
VAST Summer Art Studio
Camp Counselor/Teaching Assistant
Location: Penn State Altoona
Program: VAST Summer Art Studio (5-Day High School Art Camp)
Camp Dates: July 13 – 17, 2026
Morning sessions: 9:00AM – 12:00PM
Afternoon sessions: 1:00PM – 4:00PM
Total Hours: Approximately 30 hours
Compensation: $16/hour
Position Overview
The Visual Art Studies (VAST) program seeks a responsible and engaged Camp Counselor / Teaching Assistant to support the VAST Summer Art Studio, a 5-day pre-college studio art camp for high school students.
This role supports faculty instructors in ceramics, digital media, and drawing while helping maintain a safe, organized, and positive studio environment. The Counselor/TA plays an essential role in student supervision, studio preparation, and daily camp operations.
Responsibilities
- Assist instructors with daily setup and cleanup of studio materials
- Provide hands-on support to high school students during studio projects
- Help monitor safety in ceramics, digital lab, and drawing studio environments
- Support basic camp logistics
- Model professionalism and respectful behavior in a pre-college setting
Qualifications
- Must be a current undergraduate student or recent VAST graduate
- Interest in teaching in a studio setting
- Responsible, punctual, and able to work collaboratively
Additional requirements:
- Must complete required background checks and clearances
- Must be available for the full week of camp
Applicants should submit:
- Résumé
- Brief Statement of Interest (no more than 1 page) describing relevant experience and why they are interested in supporting a pre-college studio art program at Penn State Altoona.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
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