Job Description
Des Moines Performing Arts has an exciting opportunity for current college students interested in arts and theater education to serve as a Teaching Intern for summer camps.
The Teaching Intern's primary responsibilities include leading theater workshops and other activities that support summer camp faculty in the execution of musical theater-based performance camps for young artists in grades 3-8.
The Teaching Intern will assist the Director and Music Director in producing a show in five days, with a different cast each week.
Based on the needs of the title selected and the skill-level of each cast, the duties of the Teaching Intern will include assisting in the rehearsal process, planning and facilitating skill-building theater workshops outside of rehearsals, supplying general assistance in technical areas of theater, leading art and craft activities, and providing additional support to create a safe and supportive environment for participating youth.
This position is ideal for students majoring in theater education, theater, or music education, and who have a passion for working with young people.
Experience working with children, skills in classroom management, interest in musical theater, and a passion for the arts is highly preferred.
This position will begin June 5, 2025. Applicants must be available 40 hours per week, with more hours during peak programming times. This position is a seasonal-based temporary position and will conclude by August 2, 2025.
This is a paid internship: $16/hour plus overtime.
Please submit your cover letter, resume and online application at DMPA.org. No compressed files, please.
- Deadline to apply: February 21, 2025.
- Applications will be reviewed in the following week.
- Interviews will be scheduled in February and March.
- Note: A cover letter is required.
Des Moines Performing Arts' Summer Camp internships offer excellent practical experience for college students with an interest in working with youth to develop their educational theater and production skills. Des Moines Performing Arts
Job Tags
Temporary work, Internship, Seasonal work, Summer internship,