Camp Receptionist

CAMP RECEPTIONIST

What We Do

Sitar Arts Center engages DC youth, from early childhood to young adulthood, in building a creative community of learning and belonging that removes financial and cultural barriers to arts education and career training. We envision a city in which all young people experience transformative moments through quality, accessible arts education and career training, and are supported on their path to discover their creativity and achieve their full potential.

At Sitar Arts Center, students engage in affordable, high-quality education and workforce development in the visual, digital, and performing arts. Each semester, 80% of students are from Washington DC households at 60% or less of the area median income. Programs take place year-round during out-of-school time at Sitar's state-of-the-art facilities, which feature an 85-seat theater, visual and digital art studios, a darkroom, dance studios, and private and ensemble instrumental music studios.

Located in the vibrant Adams Morgan neighborhood, Sitar's community includes youth from every ward in DC. Across the year, up to 900 students engage in high-quality classes including instrumental music, ballet and hip-hop dance, acting and musical theater, digital photography and filmmaking, and more. Each summer, children from K- 8th grade enjoy our full-day, 6-week Camp Sitar, and teens enroll in summer workforce development programs.

Your Compensation

Pay is $25 per hour.

When and Where You'll Work

This seasonal position runs for eight weeks, from June 15, 2026 through August 7, 2026. The Camp Receptionist will work 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch break.

Who YouAre

As the Camp Receptionist, you facilitate a welcoming, authentic, accessible, and inclusive community through your communication efforts. You enjoy collaboration and you are known for your organizational skills. Most importantly, parents enjoy talking with you, and students connect with you easily.

Key Qualifications and Experience

Experience working as a receptionist or in related work

Requirements

Background check and TB test

What We'll Take Care of For You

We'll do our best to take care of you so that you can take care of our children and youth.

$50 Metro stipend

What You'll Do

As the Camp Receptionist, you will report to the Senior Operations Coordinator on the Operations Team.

Core Responsibilities Include:

Reception (50%)

Serve as the first point of contact for the Center by creating a welcoming, organized, and supportive front desk environment for all visitors.

Cultivate relationships with students, families, volunteers, donors, staff, and visitors through positive, warm, caring, and friendly communications.

Answer telephones, forward calls, and take messages in both Spanish and English.

Greet visitors to the Center, provide tours and give background information as necessary.

Keep the reception area clean and orderly, including providing supplies and materials for the Kids' Café.

Program Support (45%)

Provide operational and front-of-house support to ensure smooth daily programming, safety, and supervision in the lobby and shared spaces.

Close the Center on assigned days by completing all closing procedures.

Assist and supervise volunteers and interns working in the lobby or seeking assistance from reception.

Administer minor first aid treatment/obtain a staff member for major first aid.

Assist with program and student real-time lobby needs, including lobby safety, sign-in, sign-out, snacks, and class transitions.

Additional Support (5%)

Foster and encourage a positive staff culture by embracing, living, and encouraging our values.

Assist with Center events.

Provide support for Sitar events and activities.

And other duties as assigned by the Senior Operations Coordinator

Our Values

Embed Equity

Embedequity in our systems, programs, and spaces to advance social justice.

Everyone should have equitable access to opportunities, representation, and voice.

Foster Belonging

Fosterbelonging by engaging, supporting, and celebrating our diverse community members throughgenuine and meaningful relationships.

Everyone deserves a welcoming space where they can feel like they belong.

Prioritize Balance

Prioritize balance between the mental, emotional, physical, and creative well-being within ourselves and our fellow community members.

Everyone deserves the opportunity and support to prioritize wellness within their lives.

Build Trust

Build trust by assuming positive intentions and taking ownership of our words, actions, responsibilities, and commitments.

Everyone benefits when we approach relationships with openness and commit to follow through.

Inspire Transformation

Inspire transformation by listening to, learning from, and growing with our community and the world around us.

Everyone can be a student, and anyone can be a teacher.

Encourage Collaboration

Encourage collaboration with thoughtful and clear communication, a curious mind, and a creative spirit.

Everyone benefits when we work together as a team.

How You Can Apply

This position will remain open until filled. However, for best consideration, please apply by May 8, 2026.

You need to submit a resume and answer all required questions.No phone calls, please.

After applying, you'll receive an email confirming that we have your application on file. If you're selected for the next stage, you will be contacted for an interview. The hiring process can take 4-6 weeks after posting. You will be considered if the position is still vacant.

We appreciate your interest in Sitar Arts Center. Sitar Arts Center is an equal opportunity employercommitted to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Sitar Arts Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status, orany other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

For more information about Sitar Arts Center, please visitwww.sitarartscenter.org.