Broadway Theater Camp - Internship (10-day opportunity)

Des Moines Performing Arts • Des Moines, IA

3d • $16

About The Position

Des Moines Performing Arts has an exciting short-term opportunity for current college students interested in theater and music education or arts management to serve as an intern with our Broadway Intensive and Broadway Academy camps for 9 days (about 1 and a half weeks) in July 2026. Come work with Broadway professionals as they share their experiences and knowledge with middle and high school students. Camp week: July 13-18, 2026; Training tentatively July 8-10, 2026 OVERVIEW: Pay - $16.00 per hour (plus overtime) Seasonal opportunity – July 2026 Reports to Camp Director Deadline to apply: February 16, 2026 Two internships are available Nine to ten-day commitment Must be available 40+ hours during the week of camp Please submit your cover letter and resume via the online application at DMPA.org Interviews scheduled in March. Note: A cover letter is REQUIRED. At DMPA we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Requirements

• Ability to create a sense of teamwork and community among camp participants and serve as a role model for students
• Passionate about working with youth and the arts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented, strong organizational skills, with a high level of professionalism

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading theater activities, preferred
• Experience working with middle school and high school students, preferred
• Experience with classroom management, desired
• Resourceful, innovative, forward-thinking and committed
• In pursuit of a career in theater education, theater, music education or arts management

Responsibilities

• Supporting summer camp faculty in the execution of musical theater-based performance camps for middle school and high school students
• Tracking student solo assignments
• Assisting backstage during performance
• Running sound equipment during rehearsals
• Charting blocking
• Assisting with dance and music rehearsals
• Supervising lunches, breaks, and transition times
• Collaborating with camp staff, college interns, other externs, and Broadway faculty

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed