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Teaching Internship - Musical Theater Camps

Des Moines Performing Arts
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EDUCATION INTERNSHIP: TEACHING – SUMMER  

 

Education Teaching Internship – Summer 2026 (Theater Support Staff) -- $16/hour plus overtime  

Summer 2026  

Des Moines Performing Arts has an exciting opportunity for current college students interested in arts and theater education to serve as a Teaching Intern for summer camps.  

The Teaching Intern’s primary responsibilities include:  

  • Planning and leading theater workshops and other activities that support summer camp faculty in the execution of musical theater-based performance camps for young artists in grades 3-8. 
  • Assist the Director and Music Director in producing a show in five days, with a different cast each week. 
  • Assist in the rehearsal process, coaching students and directing small scenes as requested. 
  • Plan and facilitate a skill-building theater workshop 
  • Supply general assistance in technical areas of theater, including assisting backstage on performance nights 
  • Lead art and craft activities 
  • Provide additional support to create a safe and supportive environment for participating youth. 
     

This position is ideal for students majoring in theater education, theater, or music education, and who have a passion for working with young people.  

Experience working with children, skills in classroom management, interest in event management, and a passion for the arts is highly preferred.  

This position will begin June 4, 2026. Applicants must be available 40 hours per week, with more hours during peak programming times. This position is a seasonal-based temporary position and will conclude by August 1, 2026.   

This is a paid internship: $16/hour plus overtime.  

 

Deadline to apply: February 16, 2026. 

Applications will be reviewed in the following week. 

Interviews will be scheduled in February and March. 

Note: A cover letter is required. 

 

If you are passionate about theater, education, and musical theater, spend your summer helping young performers bring the magic of musical theater to life.    

APPLY AT DMPA.org      

QUESTIONS:  Contact Lynnae at LynnaeL@DMPA.org  


Des Moines Performing Arts’ Summer Camp internships offer excellent practical experience for college students with an interest in working with youth to develop their educational theater and production skills.