Youth Camp Arts & Dance Intern

Seattle Theatre Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Theatre Group is seeking Camp Staff to oversee youth program participants and support instructors during Arts Camps and Parents Night Out events. You will help campers with activities, manage class flow, and foster a positive, inclusive learning environment.

The role emphasizes supervision, teamwork, safety, and communication with parents, in a schedule that includes evenings and weekend program dates. Training and orientation are required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students in grades K–5 and 6–8.
• Leadership skills paired with a willingness to follow policies and procedures.
• Well-organized and committed; creative, energetic, and attentive.
• Dedication to racial equity and social justice work in the arts.
• Ability to attend mandatory Camp Staff Orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and guidance for participants throughout each program; welcome campers as they enter class and take group attendance daily as needed.
• Assist campers with class content and activities, support instructors and facilitators with classroom management, and maintain a positive camp environment.
• Actively participate in games, movement activities, rehearsals, preparation, performances, demonstrations, and camper showcases. Assist teaching artists with end-of-camp performance materials and finale dance pieces as needed.
• Encourage teamwork and social interaction among participants.
• Ensure participant safety and well-being, monitor behavior, and address concerns immediately. Serve as a liaison between campers, teaching artists, the Camp Lead/Administrator, and other staff; report individual camper needs to the Camp Lead/Administrator and designated guidance support, where available.
• Take group attendance daily as needed.
• Assist with transitions between activities and meals.
• Communicate with parents when needed.
• Support campers with technical needs in coordination with the Camp Lead/Administrator.
• Be receptive to ongoing feedback and provide meaningful feedback to the Camp Lead/Administrator to support program improvement.
• Dress in the Camp staff uniform and in a neat and clean manner ensuring clothing and/or costumes do not contain inappropriate references for children (alcohol, drugs, profanity, etc.).

Skills

Leadership

Well-organized

Creativity

Social justice

Policy adherence

Student experience

Job description

Seattle Theatre Group is seeking Camp Staff to oversee youth program participants and support instructors during Arts Camps and Parents Night Out events. You will help campers with activities, manage class flow, and foster a positive, inclusive learning environment.

The role emphasizes supervision, teamwork, safety, and communication with parents, in a schedule that includes evenings and weekend program dates. Training and orientation are required.