STG Youth Camp Intern

Camp Staff provides work within the youth camp programs and Parents Night Out events produced by Seattle Theatre Group program. They are responsible for leading, guiding and assisting campers in their daily class schedule and activities in a positive and inspiring manner. Camp Staff will reach out to campers and create a relationship of mutual trust. They organize their daily responsibilities and assist each class as needed in making learning a meaningful process. The goal is to help support the campers’ focus, motivation and learning in their dance, visual art, and personal development classes, and be their dedicated ally in the entire process of learning and development.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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.).

Commitment includes but not limited to:

• Must be available for the following dates and programs
• STG’s Parents Night Out (Fridays)
• January 15
• February 19
• March 19
• April 16
• May 21
• June 18
• July 16
• August 20
• Attend all classes and activities, between 4:00 PM and 9:30 PM, on the program dates listed above.
• One preparation day immediately prior to each camp session and Parents Night Out event.
• Must be available for the following dates and programs
• STG Arts Camp
• February 20
• March 20
• April 24
• June 28-July 2
• July 25-30
• August 8-13
• Attend all daily classes and activities with the assigned group during Arts Camps, between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, on the program dates listed above.
• Participate in regular morning staff meetings, 8:00–8:25 AM on camp days, and individual meetings with the Camp Lead/Administrator.
• Required staff training and mandatory Camp Staff Orientation during the week prior to each program.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass background check
• Adhere to STG Working with Minor Policies

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Seattle Theatre Group is an equal opportunity employer.