Summer Camp 2027 Position of Interest: Ceramics Specialist [Watitoh]
Ceramics Specialist Position at Camp Watitoh
Ceramics specialist positions at Camp Watitoh are creative studio roles at one of the Berkshires’ most beloved co-ed sleepaway camps. Set in the rolling Berkshire Mountains of western Massachusetts, Camp Watitoh welcomes generations of campers each summer for traditional camp life with a strong arts program. As a ceramics specialist at Watitoh, you’ll lead one of the most beloved studio programs of the summer in a beautiful Berkshires lakefront setting.
Ceramics specialists at Camp Watitoh teach wheel throwing, hand-building, glazing, and firing while managing studio supplies, kilns, and clay inventory. You’ll run daily lessons across age groups, support individual camper projects, and contribute to gallery showcases at the end of each session. Many specialists at Watitoh also serve as cabin counselors, blending studio leadership with cabin life for the broadest possible camp experience.
The position is typically a full-summer commitment with on-site housing, meals, and laundry included. Watitoh looks for ceramics specialists with studio art, ceramics, or art education backgrounds — working potters, MFA students, and experienced studio teachers all fit naturally. Strong cabin counselor skills are a plus given the often-combined nature of specialist roles at traditional sleepaway camps.
If you love clay, mentoring young artists, and the rolling Berkshire Mountains, this is a phenomenal seasonal fit. Apply for ceramics specialist positions at Camp Watitoh to spend the summer at the wheel, mentoring young makers, and joining one of New England’s most enduring co-ed sleepaway camp communities.
You’ll teach wheel throwing, hand-building, glazing, and firing while managing the studio. Most Watitoh ceramics specialists run daily studio time throughout the summer camp season at the sleepaway camp.
Camp Watitoh is a co-ed sleepaway camp in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, set on a beautiful lakefront. The scenic location is central to the classic Berkshires summer camp experience.
Often yes. Many Watitoh specialists serve as specialist-counselors, teaching their program area during the day and supporting cabin life at night. Confirm the specific role structure with the hiring team.
Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience and credentials. Watitoh includes room, board, and laundry alongside salary, which adds meaningful value to the overall summer camp package beyond the base figure.
Yes — many Berkshires sleepaway camps hire international specialists through J-1 programs like Camp America, CCUSA, and Camp Leaders. Confirm program partnerships directly with Camp Watitoh’s hiring team during your application.
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