Broadway Theater Camp Internship (10-day opportunity)

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
• 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.

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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
• 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
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented strong organizational skills with a high level of professionalism
• In pursuit of a career in theater education theater music education or arts management

QUESTIONS:

Contact Lynnae at

Required Experience:

Intern