Location: Poolville, NY
Position: Weaving Specialist
Dates of Employment: July 14, 2024 - July 26, 2024 AND/OR August 11, 2024 - August 23, 2024
Salary: $475/week (room and board available)
About Fiver Children’s Foundation
Fiver is not a typical after school program or summer camp. We take a slow and steady approach, over ten years, to building relationships and developing social, emotional and life skills that lead to positive decision-making and outcomes for youth. We are committed to ensuring that all Fiver spaces, communications and interactions are: Inclusive, Warm, Youth-Centered, Honest, and Intentional. Through our one-of-a-kind ten-year commitment, Fiver provides experiences that challenge and builds relationships that nurture, so that youth from marginalized communities in New York can create their own positive futures.
Job Description
The Weaving Specialist will oversee all aspects of the weaving program at Fiver’s residential summer camp. They will have the opportunity to inspire and guide groups of 10-12 participants in the art of weaving. From facilitating hands-on weaving classes to maintaining looms and assisting campers in completing their projects, the weaving specialist plays a vital role in fostering creativity and skill development in a supportive camp environment. Responsibilities of the weaving specialist include:
- Facilitate weaving classes to groups of 10-12 participants at a time. Instructing and guiding participants in both basic and advanced weaving techniques.
- Foster a creative and supportive environment where campers can explore their artistic talents and develop new skills.
- Maintain a well-equipped weaving studio with a range of materials and tools, facilitating a dynamic learning environmentfor campers to explore and create.
- Proficiency in warping and maintaining looms, ensuring they are in optimal working conditions for each class.
- Uphold camp safety protocols and guidelines related to weaving and general supervision, ensuring the well-being ofcampers at all times.
- Serve as a positive role model and mentor to campers, promoting teamwork, creativity, and a passion for weaving
- Provide personalize assistance to campers, aiding them in completing their weaving project from start to finish.
- Develop alternative weaving project for campers when theyare not actively weaving on looms.
Qualifications
- Previous experience weaving
- Experience teaching weaving preferred
- Passion for working with youth
Located in beautiful Upstate New York, Camp Fiver is a four-hour trip from New York City and is 45 minutes southeast of Syracuse. Camp Fiver’s 129-acre refuge includes a lake, a river, woodlands, a learning center, dining hall, horse barn and more.
To Apply:
Please email resume to careers@fiver.org labeled “Weaving Specialist 2024- First & Last Name” in the subject line!
The Fiver Children’s Foundation believes that historically marginalized communities must be centered in the work that we do, and are actively taking steps to make sure our processes and practices promote equity for all, including people of color, people from working-class backgrounds, women, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We encourage applications from people with these identities or members of other marginalized groups.
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $475.00 per week
Experience:
- Weaving: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Poolville, NY 13332 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Poolville, NY 13332: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person