Musical Theater Camp - Teaching Internship (Summer 2026) jobs in United States
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Des Moines Performing Arts · 3 weeks ago

Musical Theater Camp - Teaching Internship (Summer 2026)

Des Moines Performing Arts is offering a Teaching Internship for current college students interested in arts and theater education. The role involves leading workshops, assisting in production, and providing support to create a safe environment for young artists in summer camps.

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Responsibilities

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
Assist the Director and Music Director in producing a show in five days, with a different cast each week
Assist in the rehearsal process, coaching students and directing small scenes as requested
Plan and facilitate a skill-building theater workshop
Supply general assistance in technical areas of theater, including assisting backstage on performance nights
Lead art and craft activities
Assist with administrative duties such as programs and before/after care
Provide additional support to create a safe and supportive environment for participating youth

Qualification

Theater educationClassroom managementEvent managementMusical theaterWorking with children

Required

Current college students interested in arts and theater education
Availability for 40 hours per week from June 4, 2026, to August 1, 2026
Passion for working with young people
Ability to assist in producing a show in five days
Skills in classroom management
Ability to provide additional support to create a safe and supportive environment for participating youth
Ability to assist with administrative duties such as programs and before/after care
Ability to lead theater workshops and other activities

Preferred

Experience working with children
Interest in event management
Majoring in theater education, theater, or music education
Skills in technical areas of theater
Passion for the arts
None

Company

Des Moines Performing Arts

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Des Moines Performing Arts is a not-for-profit performing arts center.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Monica Holt
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Heidi Watkins
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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