Broadway Theater Camp EXTERNship (10-day opportunity)

Des Moines Performing Arts has an exciting short-term opportunity for high school theater teachers/directors whose schools are participating in the Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards program at 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 - $17.00 per hour (plus overtime)
• Seasonal opportunity July 2026
• Reports to Camp Director
• Deadline to apply: February 20 2026
• Four externships 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 February and 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
• Collaborating with camp staff college interns other externs and Broadway faculty
• Supporting dance and music rehearsals
• Assisting backstage during showcase performance as members of the production team
• Assisting instructors during workshops such as tracking student assignments charting blocking running music cues etc.
• Supervising lunches breaks and transition times
• Implementing processes for health and camp safety
• Promoting emotional support and encouragement to student participants

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
• 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

QUESTIONS:

Contact Lynnae at

Required Experience:

Intern