Posted by Harbourfront Centre
Harbourfront Centre, on Toronto’s waterfront, is an innovative non-profit cultural organization which creates events and activities of excellence for a diverse public that enliven, educate and entertain. Currently, exciting seasonal employment opportunities exist in Harbourfront Centre Camps, one of Toronto’s largest, most diverse and creative day camps!
We are currently seeking a passionate, creative and skilled Visual Arts Specialist, Camps to lead engaging, high-quality art workshops for campers. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in a variety of artistic mediums, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment. This role is an exciting opportunity to share a love of visual arts, support campers in their creative exploration, and collaborate with camp staff to deliver an exceptional summer camp experience.
Position Title: Visual Arts Specialist, Camps
Department: Education, Camps
Reporting To: Assistant Manager, Camps
Number of Vacancies: 1
Type of Employment: Seasonal contract, from June 23 – August 29, 2025.
Hours of Work: Varied based on need, with an anticipated schedule of 5-20 hours per week
Rate of Pay: $25.50 per hour
Work Location: On-site at our waterfront campus in Toronto
Summary of Function
Working under the direction of the Assistant Manager, Camps, the Visual Art Specialist, Camps is responsible for daily execution of visual arts workshops within designated camps. This role includes planning, setting up, delivering, and cleaning up after each session. The incumbent will collaborate with camp staff to ensure programming aligns with our mission and provides a high-quality experience for campers. Our ideal candidate has experience leading visual arts programs for children and youth, with the ability to create enriching and inclusive workshops that prioritize safety, participation, and creative expression. A passion for the arts and a commitment to artistic exploration through personal practice are highly encouraged.
Duties
- Plan, prepare and deliver visual arts programming in designated camps.
- Manage supplies by tracking inventory and communicating needs to the Assistant Manager, Camps.
- Teach a variety of visual arts workshops to a diverse range of campers (ages 4-15).
- Prepare, monitor and reset camp spaces.
- Monitor campers’ progress, provide assistance and encouragement, and pace workshops to meet campers’ needs and abilities, ensuring inclusion of all campers remains a priority.
- Engage and collaborate with camp staff, including Supervisors, Program Facilitators, Counsellors, and Co-op Students.
- Collaborate with Program Facilitators on programming.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Relevant experience leading programming/workshops for children and youth.
- Experience working with children of all ages and abilities (4-15).
- Demonstrated independence in managing all aspects of programming, including setup, cleanup, and supply management.
- Skilled at motivating and engaging campers throughout workshops.
- Brings a positive attitude and enthusiasm to each day.
- Strong organizational skills to manage setup, cleanup, timing, and required materials.
- Proficiency in leading workshops in a variety of art mediums (drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, textile arts, clay, etc.).
- Training in education and/or child development (B.Ed., E.C.E, artists in the community or equivalent) is an asset.
- Post-secondary education or training in the arts (B.F.A., diploma or equivalent) is an asset.
- As a condition of employment, a Criminal Background Check (with Vulnerable Sector Check) is required of the successful candidate. The cost of this screening is to be covered by the incumbent.
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. All international applicants must have a valid employment Visa authorizing their ability to work in Canada for the duration of the seasonal contract.
- This role is based in Toronto. The candidate must be able to work on site at our lakeside campus.
Our Values
At Harbourfront Centre, our values—Open, Brave, Rigorous, and Kind—reflect our commitment to inclusivity, imaginative risk-taking, excellence, and respect, ensuring enriching experiences for all.
How To Apply
Harbourfront Centre’s Camps team is dedicated to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of race, ancestry, ethnic origin, place of origin, color, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, creed, citizenship, or disability.
We invite qualified applicants to submit their cover letter and resume to jobs@harbourfrontcentre.com by no later than May 16, 2025. Please quote Visual Arts Specialist, Camps in the subject line of your application.
We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and invite applicants to request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.