STG Youth Camp Intern

Seattle Theatre Group•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Camp Staff work within Seattle Theatre Group’s youth camp programs and Parents Night Out events. They lead, guide, and assist campers with daily class schedules and activities in a positive and inspiring manner, building relationships based on mutual trust. They organize daily responsibilities and assist classes in making learning meaningful, supporting campers’ focus, motivation, and learning in dance, visual art, and personal development. Camp Staff serve as dedicated allies throughout campers’ learning and development. The role requires availability for specified Parents Night Out events and STG Arts Camp sessions, including scheduled classes and activities, preparation days, staff meetings, training, and mandatory orientation. Camp Staff must pass a background check and adhere to STG Working with Minor Policies. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Experience working with students in grades K–5 and 6–8.
Leadership skills and willingness to follow policies and procedures.
Well-organized, committed, creative, energetic, and attentive.
Dedication to racial equity and social justice work in the arts.
Ability to attend mandatory Camp Staff Orientation.
Pass a background check.
Adhere to STG Working with Minor Policies.
Be available for the listed Parents Night Out and STG Arts Camp dates, preparation days, required training, and orientation.

Responsibilities

Provide daily supervision and guidance for participants; welcome campers and take group attendance as needed.
Assist campers with class content and activities, support instructors and facilitators with classroom management, and maintain a positive camp environment.
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.
Assist with transitions between activities and meals.
Communicate with parents when needed.
Support campers with technical needs in coordination with the Camp Lead/Administrator.
Receive ongoing feedback and provide meaningful feedback to the Camp Lead/Administrator to support program improvement.
Wear the Camp staff uniform and maintain a neat, clean appearance, ensuring clothing and costumes do not contain inappropriate references for children.