We are a community of creative and collaborative people encompassing a range of ages, artistic expressions, and global interests.  Grace Art Camp is dedicated to encouraging awareness of the world through art, culture, and story in a joyful and process-oriented environment.

Each summer, over 115 experienced staff members and volunteers of many ages and  backgrounds contribute to the overall success of Grace Art Camp by fostering an inviting and encouraging environment for children ages 4 – 12 years old. Positions range from Studio Artists and Camp Counselors to Counselors-in-Training, Volunteers and day-to-day operational and administrative support. If you are interested in volunteering, click here!

Counselor and C.I.T. Applications are due March 9, 2026.

Visit our Counselor or C.I.T. pages for more details.

For Professional Artistic Staff positions, please submit a cover letter, resume, and, if relevant, a portfolio of your work to Executive Director Ashley Klump at ashleyk@grace-institute.org.

Professional Artistic Staff

Studio Teaching Artist

Studio Artists are professional working artists who enjoy and are comfortable sharing their artistic and technical skills with children, ages 4-12. Studio Artists are flexible, energetic, enthusiastic, creative, and able to think on their feet while working with a large mixed aged group of kids at any one time. Studio Artists have a keen ability and interest in global cultural awareness and share their own creative process with others, as well as provide mentoring for our younger developing leaders. Studio Artists must be comfortable leading, be diplomatic, possess excellent communication skills, and present a welcoming presence to all campers, counselors, and fellow staff members. Artists are paid a salary rate commensurate with experience and expertise.

Storyteller

Storytellers help set the tone each day during morning assemblies through the sharing of the week’s story–alongside the daily ritual of singing songs. Storytellers may have other artistic areas of interest and sometimes lead a studio during the week.

Guest Artist

Guest Artists are an essential part of creating the camp community as they generously share their experiences and knowledge of the summer’s cultural focus. Guest artists are welcomed into the life of camp on a regular once-a-week basis by performing or giving a presentation for the entire camp and/or a particular studio. Oftentimes, Guest Artists lead 3- or 5-day studios throughout the whole summer. These positions are sponsored in part through community grants and are commensurate with experience and expertise.

Counselors

Grace Art Camp’s Counselor Leadership Program is designed to offer high school and college students opportunities in a collaborative community, building leadership skills in working with younger children and the arts. Successful counselors are energetic, enthusiastic, and willing to learn and contribute to the community. They are paid an hourly rate determined by current minimum wage and incrementally increases with experience.

C.I.T.s

Counselors-in-Training (CITs) are volunteers at camp that help guide campers and provide a welcoming atmosphere. Many of the counselors begin as counselors-in-training and are vital to the ongoing training and development of our youth counselor program. 

Counselor and CIT positions are held from late June to mid-August. Counselors and CITs must reapply each year. Assignments are based on expected weekly enrollment and are subject to change at the discretion of Grace Institute.

For more information about the above positions, please contact our Executive Director ASHLEY KLUMP via e-mail at ASHLEYK@grace-institute.org or call 503.331.8155 X101. Thank you for your interest in working at Grace Art Camp!

Statement of Non-Discrimination
Grace Institute does not discriminate in its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, socioeconomic status, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military or veteran status, and any other marginalized characteristics protected under applicable federal, state or local law.