Co:Laboratory Summer Camp Assistant (Temporary)

Company Description

Hello, art person! We’re so glad you’re here.

When you think of an art museum, you might picture paintings or sculptures. But art is so much more than the “traditional” forms you’re used to seeing in galleries. Nobody knows that better than Portland. Our city is bursting with all kinds of art forms–from craft beverages and comic books to artisan chocolate and collectible sneakers. There’s no one way to make art, and there’s no one way to be an art person.

That’s why you belong here. We’re a place that has room for all kinds of art (and art people).

We are a dynamic institution with multiple locations. Adjacent to the Museum campus in downtown, Portland, PAM CUT // Center for the Untold Tomorrow is an inclusive, modern, and welcoming hub serving a broad range of artists and audiences across all media art. Also nearby is the nonprofit Rental Sales Gallery representing regional artists. Across the river, in SE Portland PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater embraces cinematic storytelling in all its form through unique one-night-only events.

Job Description

The Co:Laboratory Summer Camp Assistant role at PAM CUT // Center for an Untold Tomorrow will provide additional support to summer youth camp instructors. This role will work closely with youth ages 8 to 14 and assist the teaching artists with camp setup and other classroom needs. The Summer Camp Assistant will assist and monitor camp attendees, maintain a clean classroom and well organized art supplies and equipment.

PAM CUT is the place to be for what’s new, now, next in multimedia storytelling. Kids and teens ages 8-14 learn from teaching artists and experts in their field to immerse themselves in media art making, ranging from creature creation, stop motion animation, DJing, comics & zines and more! Camps take place Monday through Friday at PAM CUT’s headquarters June 8 - August 21, (10 AM-2:30 PM), with one 4-day camp on June 29-July 2 (10 AM-3:30 PM), and one week on July 6-10 (10 AM-4:30 PM).

In this role, you will

• Assist Teaching Artists in a range of media arts programming
• Assist with the setup and break down of classrooms, materials, and equipment
• Maintain the cleanliness of classrooms and general facilities
• Ensure campers are monitored with proper staff to camper ratios at all times
• Uphold PAM CUT safety and security procedures 
• Communicate with parents/caregivers as needed
• Assist Teaching Artists with the weekly end of camp presentation
• Collaborate with Teaching Artists and PAM CUT staff to carry out shared ideas and resources for a successful camp experience
• Work to create an inclusive and energetic environment to ensure a positive, safe, and inspiring experience for all campers 
• Performs other related duties as assigned

To be successful in this role, you have these requirements

• Introductory experience working with youth in camps, classrooms, or after-school settings
• General familiarity and a level of comfort with technology
• Experience in the media arts, ideally as they relate to animation in its many forms is preferred
• Passion for youth arts education and dedication to empowering youth to share their voice and perspectives
• Ensure consistent, detail-focused execution in tasks
• Strong leadership skills, specifically with respect to youth
• Exercise good judgment in emergency situations and when working with varied personalities and backgrounds
• Flexibility to assist Instructors by pivoting to implement new ways of teaching to best fit the situation
• Experience working in a team environment with minimal supervision

If you have any questions along the way including wanting to talk about a nontraditional career background, please reach out to HR.

Job conditions & physical activities 

• Temporary full time position with expected start date of June 2, 2026 and an end date of August 26, 2026
• Schedule/Hours: Monday through Friday from 9 AM-3:00 PM, 30 hrs/week (4 hours for the camp, one hour before camp, 30 minutes after camp), with one week July 6-10 from 9 AM-5 PM
• Onsite/Not Remote
• Frequently lift/carry/push/pull up to 30 lbs 
• Frequently communicate with children and camp instructors
• Frequently move about the camps
• Continual visual check of the camp attendees

This list highlights key physical and environmental conditions related to the role but is not an exhaustive representation of all job requirements. Additional tasks and expectations may apply based on operational needs.

Benefits

• This role is non-exempt and temporary with an anticipated end date of August 26, 2026
• The budgeted compensation falls within pay grade B ($16.30 minimum - $18.28 midpoint - $20.26 maximum), based on experience
• Accrued sick time
• Employee discounts

Application Process for Co:Laboratory Summer Camp Assistant

Ready to join our team? To be considered please submit your resume, cover letter, and four references. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Application materials will be screened and interview candidates will be selected and notified by email. All applicants will be notified once the position is filled. 

Application deadline

We will begin reviewing applications immediately, so please apply as soon as possible. The closing date is subject to change at any time.