Position Description

Art Omi is seeking motivated team members to work as freelance/independent contractor park assistants, occasionally assisting with a broad range of exhibition and maintenance work including painting, surface treatments, carpentry, and landscaping.

Prior experience is not necessary but eagerness to learn and strong work ethic is a must. Applicants should be team players with a can do attitude who are willing to help at all levels of a task. Experience in handling fine art objects or experience working outdoors is beneficial. Flexibility in schedule is essential.

Art Omi is committed to maintaining an equitable, healthy work environment and upholds a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical ability or disability. People from historically marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.

About Art Omi

Situated on 120 acres in the Hudson Valley, Art Omi presents the works of contemporary artists and architects, and offers a range of large-scale works in nature, plus a 1,500 square foot gallery. The Sculpture & Architecture Park currently offers more than 60 works by artists and architects on view. Additionally, Art Omi has five distinct residency programs (Art Omi: Architecture, Art Omi: Artists; Art Omi: Dance; Art Omi: Music; and Art Omi: Writers), and a thriving education program, serving people of all ages with contemporary art and ideas in a stimulating and dynamic community.

Major Areas of Responsibility

Freelance park assistants will work directly with the Preparator to maintain outdoor artworks in the Sculpture and Architecture Park. A large portion of work will be assisting in daily park tasks and projects including cleaning and painting artworks, small landscaping tasks, and help maintaining trails with a careful eye to park ecology.

Candidates will also work directly with the Preparator to install and deinstall art and architecture exhibitions in the gallery that occur 3-4 times a year which includes painting the gallery, handling and installing artwork, and packing works.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will possess:

• A willingness to work in an outdoor environment in a variety of weather conditions.
• A friendly and professional demeanor.
• Proficiency in operating hand tools, power tools, and other machinery.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Work Environment

This work environment includes working outdoors in various weather conditions including heat and sun in the summer, cooler temperatures in the fall, and occasionally indoors in air conditioning during gallery installations throughout the year. The position will use a variety of tools and equipment, including power tools, and may entail driving a golf cart to installation sites. The position requires close attention to detail, and may require lifting of various materials (50lbs and under). The noise level in the work environment is moderate, and occasionally noisy.

Art Omi is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our campers, staff, and the community at large. Therefore, we require all employees to provide proof of full vaccination for the prevention of COVID-19 at the time of hiring. Full vaccination is defined as:

• Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech - a 2-shot vaccination series PLUS a booster 180 days (6 months) after completing the primary vaccination series; or
• Johnson & Johnson/Janssen - a J & J/Janssen vaccination PLUS a Moderna or Pfizer booster 60 days (2 months) after completing the primary vaccination.

Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered and decided on a case-by-case basis according to New York State and Federal Law. For information on finding a COVID-19 vaccine near you, please visit vaccines.gov.

Equal Opportunity

Art Omi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. In addition to federal law requirements, Art Omi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

To Apply

Submit a resume and two references to employment@artomi.org (subject: Freelance Park Assistant).

Schedule & Compensation

• Schedule variable based on project needs
• Compensation: $22-25 per hour

Part-Time, Seasonal (June - August)

Position Description

Art Omi is looking for a part-time, seasonal Aquatics Director to oversee all swimming activities occurring as part of Camp Omi and Artgarten, Art Omi’s summer day programs encompassing ages 4 - 12. The Aquatics Director will supervise one lifeguard and be responsible for child supervision and implementation of an aquatics safety plan for all swimming activities.

Art Omi is committed to maintaining an equitable, healthy work environment and upholds a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical ability or disability. People from historically marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.

About Art Omi

Situated on 120 acres in the Hudson Valley, Art Omi presents the works of contemporary artists and architects, and offers a range of large-scale works in nature, plus a 1,500 square foot gallery. The Sculpture & Architecture Park currently offers more than 60 works by artists and architects on view. Additionally, Art Omi has five distinct residency programs (Art Omi: Architecture, Art Omi: Artists; Art Omi: Dance; Art Omi: Music; and Art Omi: Writers), and a thriving education program, serving people of all ages with contemporary art and ideas in a stimulating and dynamic community.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Collaborating with Art Omi: Education Director to develop and implement an Aquatics Safety Plan.
• Managing one additional lifeguard, including regular and consistent communication of the Aquatics Safety Plan.
• Managing all daily swimming activities on-site at Art Omi’s pool, involving oversight of up to 30 bathers at one time, with the assistance of an additional lifeguard.
• Administering swim tests.
• Daily testing and recording of water quality, pump functions, and weather conditions as per the NYS DOH regulations.
• Making determinations about pool use related to water quality and weather conditions.
• Communicating with the Art Omi Facilities Director to indicate swimming pool-related issues.
• Implementing safety protocols and following procedures related to risk management, child behavior, and general health and wellness.

Qualifications

Applicants must fulfill the New York State Regulations for Camp Aquatics Director for NYS Children's Camp Bathing Facilities:

• Must be at least 21 and have current lifeguard certification
• Must have prior aquatics director experience at a NYS camp, OR two seasons of previous experience with 12+ weeks as a children's camp lifeguard with more than one lifeguard supervising at a time, OR 18 weeks of previous experience as a lifeguard at a swimming pool or bathing beach, which had more than one lifeguard supervising it at a time
• Must hold an accepted and current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate as listed on the Fact Sheet entitled "Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation [CPR] Certification for NYS Children's Camps and NYS Bathing Facilities"
• Must annually review and document the review of the camp's safety plan for swimming
• Must possess current certification in a training course for lifeguard supervision and management as outlined in the fact sheet “Camp Aquatics Director for NYS Children's Camp Bathing Facilities”

Work Environment

All swimming activities occur outdoors at Art Omi’s inground pool. The pool is 40 feet in length with a depth of three feet in the shallow end and five feet in the deep end. Camp programs run rain or shine during the summer months and, as such, the weather may be hot, humid, wet, and/or cold. This is a highly dynamic, fast-paced environment that can be physically demanding.

Art Omi is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our campers, staff, and the community at large. Therefore, we require all employees to provide proof of full vaccination for the prevention of COVID-19 at the time of hiring. Full vaccination is defined as:

• Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech - a 2-shot vaccination series PLUS a booster 180 days (6 months) after completing the primary vaccination series; or
• Johnson & Johnson/Janssen - a J & J/Janssen vaccination PLUS a Moderna or Pfizer booster 60 days (2 months) after completing the primary vaccination.

Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered and decided on a case-by-case basis according to New York State and Federal Law. For information on finding a COVID-19 vaccine near you, please visit vaccines.gov.

Equal Opportunity

Art Omi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. In addition to federal law requirements, Art Omi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

To Apply

Submit a resume and three references to employment@artomi.org (subject: Aquatics Director).

Schedule & Compensation

• Monday - Friday, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, June 21 - August 5 (except July 4th)
• Requires commitment to full camp season
• Salary: $25 per hour

Part-Time, Seasonal (June - August)

Position Description

Art Omi is looking for a part-time, seasonal Lifeguard for Camp Omi and Artgarten, Art Omi’s summer day programs encompassing ages 4 - 12. This position reports to the Aquatics Director. Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director, the successful candidate will supervise children during all swimming activities, implement an aquatics safety plan, and assist with related tasks as needed.

Art Omi is committed to maintaining an equitable, healthy work environment and upholds a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical ability or disability. People from historically marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.

About Art Omi

Situated on 120 acres in the Hudson Valley, Art Omi presents the works of contemporary artists and architects, and offers a range of large-scale works in nature, plus a 1,500 square foot gallery. The Sculpture & Architecture Park currently offers more than 60 works by artists and architects on view. Additionally, Art Omi has five distinct residency programs (Art Omi: Architecture, Art Omi: Artists; Art Omi: Dance; Art Omi: Music; and Art Omi: Writers), and a thriving education program, serving people of all ages with contemporary art and ideas in a stimulating and dynamic community.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Working with the Aquatics Director to implement the Aquatics Safety Plan.
• Managing all daily swimming activities on-site at Art Omi’s pool, involving oversight of up to 30 bathers at one time, under the supervision of the Aquatics Director.
• Regular and consistent communication with the Aquatics Director.
• Implementing safety protocols and following procedures related to risk management, child behavior, and general health and wellness.

Qualifications

Applicants MUST meet all New York State Health Department standards as outlined on the Fact Sheet entitled “Aquatic Certification for NYS Bathing Facilities”:

• Must be at least 16
• Must have a current lifeguard certification
• Must have separate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification in an approved course listed on the NYS CPR fact sheet

Work Environment

All swimming activities occur outdoors at Art Omi’s inground pool. The pool is 40 feet in length with a depth of three feet in the shallow end and five feet in the deep end. Camp programs run rain or shine during the summer months and, as such, the weather may be hot, humid, wet, and/or cold. This is a highly dynamic, fast-paced environment that can be physically demanding.

Art Omi is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our campers, staff, and the community at large. Therefore, we require all employees to provide proof of full vaccination for the prevention of COVID-19 at the time of hiring. Full vaccination is defined as:

• Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech - a 2-shot vaccination series PLUS a booster 180 days (6 months) after completing the primary vaccination series; or
• Johnson & Johnson/Janssen - a J & J/Janssen vaccination PLUS a Moderna or Pfizer booster 60 days (2 months) after completing the primary vaccination.

Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered and decided on a case-by-case basis according to New York State and Federal Law. For information on finding a COVID-19 vaccine near you, please visit vaccines.gov.

Equal Opportunity

Art Omi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. In addition to federal law requirements, Art Omi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

To Apply

Submit a resume and three references to employment@artomi.org (subject: Lifeguard).

Schedule & Compensation

• Monday - Friday, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM, June 21 - August 5 (except July 4th)
• Requires commitment to full camp season
• Salary: $20 per hour

Art Omi: Education has a variety of volunteer opportunities coming up in 2022 for students ages 13+.
These are not paid positions.

Ages 13+

• Join us as a helper during our Saturday Kids' Workshops. Students must commit to a minimum of four consecutive Saturdays. Hours are 9:30AM - 12:15PM.
• Become a helper during Winter or Spring Art Camp. Winter Art Camp runs February 21-25 and Spring Art Camp runs April 18-21. Hours are 8:30AM - 3:30PM.
• Help out during Education events. Dates/times vary.

Ages 14+

Become a beloved Camp Omi volunteer! Students must commit to a minimum of 2 consecutive weeks. Hours are 8:30AM - 3:30PM.

• Volunteer Session 1: June 27-July 8 (no camp July 4)
• Volunteer Session 2: July 11-22
• Volunteer Session 3: July 25-August 5.

To apply to volunteer for any of the above programs, please email a letter of interest to Sasha Sicurella, Art Omi: Education Director, volunteer@artomi.org. In your email, include the following:

• Your name and birthdate.
• Why you would like to volunteer with us.
• Any experience you have had with children.
• Your interests and hobbies, especially those related to the arts.