Musician for Summer Camp - Oakland, CA

$250 a week
Part-time, Temporary, Contract

• Who are we?**
  

Founded in 1987 by Sarah Shaffer, Sarah's Science is a women owned, community oriented science education company. Our mission is to provide kids aged 5-15 with a unique approach to learning about the wonderful world of science and nature. Ultimately, we believe that we can inspire our youth by showing them that learning can be fun and rewarding.

• Why work with us?**

• Be a positive force for good in your community and encourage STEM literacy across the Bay Area

• Work outdoors during the summer where you have the opportunity to have a lot of fun!

• What's the gig?**
  

The Musician (Singer/Guitar Player) provides an important start to the day at This Land Is Your Land Summer Day Camp. The ideal candidate will understand how to use songs to engage children and lift their spirits as the camp day begins. The morning music time is a sing-along, not a performance. We are looking for people with experience working with children who have a large repertoire of fun, engaging songs that encourage children to participate. Campers are elementary and middle school aged, and the audience of children ranges from 100-200 campers at a time. You must be able to project clearly out-of-doors (there is no electricity for amplification). You must have your own transportation, and reliability is a must.

• How do I apply?**
  

Visit our site, download the application, and email a completed copy to the address listed on the application.

• Website**:https://www.sarahscience.com/pages/employment.html
  

**Responsibilities**

• Lead campers in approximately 30 minutes of sing-along camp songs, Monday-Friday mornings, approximately 9:15 am 9:45 am

• Engage a large group of elementary-aged children and encourage them to participate

• Required songs include This Land Is Your Land (2-3 verses), The Cat Came Back; suggested songs include Yellow Submarine, word call-outs (call and response), silly camp songs geared to the mid-range age of 8-9 (songs such as Hokey Pokey don’t work because older campers won’t participate)

• Requirements**:

• Must love working with children and be enthusiastic and energetic

• Must have experience working with children

• Must be able to project your voice outdoors without amplification

• At least 2 references from people who know of your work with children

• Audition (paid) required before selection
  

**Training And Support**

• We supply a training video of camp songs actually recorded at summer camp

• We can supply a battery powered speaker if needed
  

**Schedule**

• Summer Camp at Roberts Regional Park in Oakland runs for 12 weeks (June 3

• Aug 23, 2019)

• Summer Camp at Tilden Park in Berkeley runs for 10 weeks (June 17

• Aug 23, 2019)

• Priority will be given to applicants who can work all or most of the summer camp season
  

**Hours**

• Basic Schedule: Monday

• Friday, approximately 9:15 am 9:45 am; please plan to arrive 15 minutes ahead to allow for schedule adjustments

• Approximately 30 minutes of music

• Musicians typically work 4-5 hours/week

• Job Types**: Part-time, Temporary, Contract

• Salary**: $250.00 /week

• Experience**:

• Elementary Aged Children (4-10): 1 year (preferred)

• Music: 1 year (required)
  

Work Authorization

• United States (required)
  

Work Location:

• One location
  

Contract Renewal

• Likely
  

Full Time Opportunity

• No
  

Employment Length

• 1

• 3 months
  

Seniority Level

Entry level

Industry

• Translation & Localization

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Functions

• Design

• Art/Creative

• Information Technology