Howard County Arts Council Offers Employment and Volunteer Opportunities

The Howard County Arts Council (HCAC) is currently accepting applications for Camp Assistants (paid) and Camp Volunteers (unpaid) for the 2012 Visual and Performing Arts Summer Camps. Downloadable applications are available on the "Getting Involved" page of HCAC's website www.hocoarts.org.

Duties of the Assistant and Volunteer positions include preparing classrooms and materials for the day's activities, supervising campers in art-related activities as directed by the classroom instructor, and monitoring campers during breaks, lunch times, etc. There is at least one Assistant or Volunteer per class. Assistants must be aged 18 by June 18, 2012; Volunteers must be aged 15 by September 1, 2012.

Camps are offered June 25 - August 17 from 9AM-3:30PM and before- and after-care are offered 8-9AM and 3:30-6PM, respectively. Hours for the Assistants, and Volunteers will vary, however, Assistants must work a full day (8:45AM – 3:45PM) and commit to at least one full camp session. Opportunities may be available to work extended hours during before and after care. Application deadline for priority consideration is March 1.

The Howard County Arts Council is a non-profit organization whose mission is to serve the citizens of Howard County by fostering the arts, artists and arts organizations. The Howard County Arts Council receives major grants from the Howard County Government and the Maryland State Arts Council
and sustaining annual support from corporate, foundation and individual sponsors. Howard County Arts Council offices are located at the Howard County Center for the Arts, 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043. The Howard County Center for the Arts is an accessible facility encouraging the full participation of individuals with disabilities. For information, call 410.313.ARTS (2787), fax 410.313.2790, or email info@hocoarts.org.