Job Description: Experience an unforgettable summer at Interlochen, where creativity thrives in the heart of nature! Join our vibrant community for Interlochen Arts Camp 2025, where passionate individuals come together to make art, make friends, and make lifelong memories. In the serene and rustic setting of northern Michigan, you’ll inspire the next generation of artists while embracing the beauty and challenges of wilderness living. Embrace the magic and make a lasting impact! Position Overview Join us in the summer of 2025 and help us continue the legacy of fostering creativity, nurturing talent, and celebrating the individual artistic journey at Interlochen. We are seeking creative and passionate Instructors of Visual Arts - Drawing and Painting who embody our core values and are committed to nurturing young artists. As an Instructor of Visual Arts - Drawing and Painting, you will lead classes with Intermediate and High School Division (ages 13-18) students while fully immersing yourself in the unique environment that only a summer camp can offer. Students are both at the exploratory and advanced levels in drawing and painting. What You Get To Do Minimum of 6 hours of studio instruction per day Coordination of studio set-up at the beginning of camp and tear down at the end Inventory and order supplies as needed Monitor open studio hours Supervise studio classrooms, equipment and supplies Assist with the department's public and community programs, including Visual Arts Exhibitions and our mid-season event, Collage Write a syllabus for your class What You Get Compensation: $3,600 Meals and on-campus lodging 10% tuition discount for Discovery Camp or 50% Interlochen Arts Camp for dependents 20% discount for tickets to most summer concerts. 15% discount on merchandise from Scholarshop and food/beverages from Melody Freeze Experience and Skills: What You Need Availability 06/20/2025 - 08/04/2025 Prepared to live in a private residence hall room or nature cabin.While we offer accessible housing accommodations, please note that due to the rustic nature of our camp, these options are limited. Candidates must have or be working on their MFA, MA, or have equal related experience Preference will be for candidates who have experience teaching the fundamentals of drawing and painting, as well as more advanced and experimental approaches. Experience in teaching children aged 8-12 OR 13-18 in the visual arts. Required Items to Upload on Your Application: CV/Resume Cover Letter Portfolio of personal artwork Portfolio of student artwork (optional) What to Expect about Camp Life Rustic Living: You’ll be living in a residence hall or nature cabin setting, surrounded by the beauty of northern Michigan; air conditioning is not provided. Wifi is available in all residence halls; it is not available in nature cabins. Embrace the Outdoors: The camp is nestled in a wilderness area, so expect to encounter wildlife and insects as part of the experience. Embracing the natural environment is key to enjoying your time here. Outdoor Work Environment: Many of your duties will involve working outdoors, often for extended periods, so being comfortable in various weather conditions is important. Community and Camaraderie: You’ll be part of a tight-knit community where collaboration, creativity, and support are at the forefront. The connections you make here will be lifelong. About Interlochen Interlochen Arts Camp has been a haven for creative talent for nearly a century. Our summer camp is a vibrant, transformative experience where young artists from diverse backgrounds come together to explore, learn, and grow. We offer a range of programs spanning music, visual arts, theatre, dance, creative writing, film & new media, and interdisciplinary arts, providing a platform for every artist to thrive. Core Values Just An Idea reflects Interlochen's commitment to innovation, honoring its legacy of groundbreaking ideas while continuing to pioneer new advancements in the arts and education. Drawn Here emphasizes the passion that unites Interlochen's diverse community, bringing together students, staff, alumni, and supporters in a shared mission to elevate and inspire through the arts. The Artist's Journey highlights the nurturing environment Interlochen provides, supporting artists from potential to mastery through creativity, discipline, and a dedication to growth. Solo e Tutti captures the balance of individuality and collaboration, celebrating both personal artistic development and the power of working together to create meaningful, impactful work. These Core Values guide everything we do at Interlochen, fostering a workplace that seamlessly marries tradition with innovation; art with nature; and collaboration with personal achievement. Joining our community means making a lasting impact while embracing the unique creative spirit that defines our culture. Interlochen Center for the Arts provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion (religious creed), age, disability status, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. EEOC Voluntary Self-Identification of Protected Veteran Status Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. From: Interlochen Center for the Arts