VAST Summer Art Studio Counselor
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Penn State University as a Camp Counselor – $16/hr, Summer Position in United States. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
Key Responsibilities
- college setting
Requirements
- Day High School Art Camp) Camp Dates: July 13 – 17, 2026 Morning sessions: 9:00AM – 12:00PM Afternoon sessions: 1:00PM – 4:00PM Total Hours: Approximately 30 hours
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $16/hr
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Penn State University as a Camp Counselor – $16/hr, Summer Position.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates VAST Summer Art Studio Counselor at Penn State University a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Art Education physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Art Education — Physician Career Context
This Art Education position at Penn State University is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
Stated compensation: $16/hr.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $16 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Studio art, Ceramics, Digital media, Drawing, Teaching assistance, Student supervision, Camp logistics, Studio maintenance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Art Education role.
Core responsibilities: The counselor will assist faculty instructors with daily studio operations, including setup, cleanup, and material preparation. They will also provide hands-on support and supervision to high school students during art projects to ensure a safe and positive environment.
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Part-time
Posted
18d ago