SUMMER 2025 INTERNS 

GCPA is in search of student interns for our 2025 Summer Camps and Productions. Our Summer Camps run weekly June 2nd - August 8th. Production Internships are available for three productions of Seussical Kids and one production of Seussical Junior with varying schedules throughout the summer.

Summer interns must be rising 8th graders or older in the 2024 - 2025 school year. Experience with GCPA and/or other performing arts education and production experience is a plus.

Please carefully read the job description below which include detailed requirements and time commitment.

The Internship application is a two-step process: 1) CLICK HERE to complete the application form and 2) Email resume or list of experience and letter of interest to Education Manager Christy Timberlake at ctimberlake@gcpastl.org. Direct all questions to Christy!

SUMMER INTERN JOB DESCRIPTION 

Summary:  

Summer Camp Interns represent Gateway Center for Performing Arts and its mission to clients and the community and are an integral part of the daily function of the organization.  Interns are assistants to Teaching Artists and Teaching Assistants. They must be comfortable and professional with students, making sure students stay on task so that the Teaching Artist can focus on instruction. Interns must be available to tutor students that are having trouble with specific skills (crafts, music, dance, etc.) Interns must be willing to manage students and participate in upkeep of facilities (taking out trash, sweeping, vacuuming, etc). 

Reports to:  Education Director, Coordinator and Summer Camp Manager 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Basic administrative duties including answering the phone, copying, filing, managing paperwork, and keeping facilities clean and organized

• Assist with transitions between camps including arrival, dismissal, and breaks

• Serve as a liaison between families, instructors, and staff, fielding questions and needs to appropriate channels

• Help create and organize materials for classes including music, scripts, staging, art and crafts, and some costuming and props

• Available for instructor support, including assisting during classes and helping with classroom management

Required Qualifications:

• Rising 8th Grade – Graduated Senior

• A strong work ethic and a high value on customer service

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and administrative skills

• Clear and professional communication, both written and oral

• Leadership and easy rapport with students of all ages

• Ability to multitask and maintain composure in high-intensity situations

• A background in at least one performing arts discipline 

Commitment

• Intern assignments are a full week, Monday – Friday, 8:15 am – 4:30 pm

• Interns may be assigned to multiple weeks, if available

• Weekly Camp schedule:

  • Weekly Camps run Monday - Friday, June 2nd - August 8th.

  • The camp day runs 8:45am - 4:15pm with short breaks and a 30 minute lunch.

  • There is no camp June 30th - July 4th.

• Production Camp schedule:

  • Seussical KIDS Session 1: June 9th - 20th

  • Seissical KIDS Session 2: June 16th - 27th

  • Seussical KIDS Session 3: July 7th - 18th

  • Seussical Junior: June 23rd - July 13th

  • Seussical KIDS rehearsals run Monday through Friday, 8:45am - 3:15pm. The final Friday of each Seussical Kids is the performance day and runs 8:45am - 7pm. Dinner is provided.

  • Seussical Junior rehearsals run Monday - Friday, 8:45am - 4:15pm. The performances take place Friday - Sunday, July 11th - 13th. Specific performance weekend schedule will be discussed in interview, but Interns in general are expected to keep this weekend open.

Compensation:

• This is an unpaid internship

• Letters or recommendation and proof of hours volunteered provided on request

How to Apply:

Please CLICK HERE to complete the application form AND send a resume or list of experience and letter of interest and availability to Christy Timberlake at ctimberlake@gcpastl.org.