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Job Summary

Rhode Island School of Design's (RISD) Continuing Education (CE) department seeks a temporary assistant to support summer camp programming for 6-12 year old children at RISD's Tillinghast Place in Barrington, RI. This individual will supervise campers throughout their daily activities and work closely with instructors to deliver the program's art curriculum. They will play a critical role in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all campers.

The successful candidate will thrive in a campus environment that is committed to advancing the principles of social equity and inclusion, environmental and climate justice, and equal access to resources and opportunities.

Term: June 29, 2026 - August 7, 2026

Location: Tillinghast Place (Barrington, RI)

Essential Functions:

• Supervise campers at all times

• Lead your group of campers through all transitions in the daily schedule

• Lead engaging recreational activities when outside of the studio: during morning drop-off, lunch, snack and afternoon pick-up periodsBuild positive, nurturing relationships with campers

• Respond to behavioral and first aid incidents and report them to the Summer Camp Manager

• Support in classroom experience by assisting instructors, helping facilitate activites, and monitoring student progress and needs

• Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines and emergency procedures, including knowing the whereabouts of your campers at all times.

• In the event of an instructor absence; work with fellow camp staff to lead art activities

• Please note that this role may include physically moving items and/or frequently walking around different parts of the camp grounds based on daily needs and program requests.

• Check-in with instructor each day to review the day's planned activities

Required Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Prior experience working with children ages 6-12.

• Ability to develop positive relationships with people from different backgrounds

• Creativity, flexibility, and personal warmth are essential.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of art/design experience in an educational setting.

• Ability to manage students in both indoor and outdoor settings while navigating various unknown scenarios including weather, behavior, and emergencies.

• Strong communication skills

Union:

No

Work Schedule:

June 29, 2026 - August 7, 2026

35 hours/week; 8:30am-4:00pm Monday - Friday

Employment Status:

Full-time; Non-exempt; Temporary

Grade

N/A

Work Modality

On-campus

Documents Needed to Apply:

Resume (Required)

Salary Grade Structure

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please upload all required documents.

The successful candidate will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements.

RISD recognizes diversity and inclusivity as fundamental to its learning community and integral to an art and design education. We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.