High School Students ages 15-18, including recently graduated seniors, are invited to apply for any or all of the following paid positions. Students who are considering a career in music or the arts are strongly encouraged to apply. The deadline for applications is May 5th. Interviews will be conducted the week of May 8th and selected candidates will be notified by May 15th.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Assistant Choreographer
June 4-10, 9am-6pm; additional hours as requested including 2-3 pre-camp set building/strike dates to be announced
This position will help the choreographer rehearse and coach musical-specific dances for show. The student will report to Mrs. Scherrer and will undertake other camp responsibilities as assigned.

Camp Counselor (3 positions)
June 4-10, 9am-6pm; additional hours as requested including 2-3 pre-camp set building dates to be announced
Counselors will work directly with the students and the artistic team. They will help the director rehearse, coach and review scenes, songs and dialogue for show. Counselors will also help director coordinate backstage tech (microphones etc.), movement, props, sets etc. Counselors will work to build community and engage campers in team-building activities when they are not called for a specific period of the rehearsal process. One of the most challenging aspects of any production is waiting for your scenes to be rehearsed and engaging students in these instances with targeted, pre-planned, and varied activities throughout the camp is very important. All positions will be responsible for engaging all the students in the care and maintenance of the rooms we use during the rehearsal day. The counselors will report to Mrs. Scherrer and will work closely with the technical director. Each camp counselor will also undertake other camp responsibilities as assigned.

Program Assistant
June-August, 6 weeks, 20 hours weekly
This administrative position will give the successful applicant valuable experience in Arts Administration. The position will perform the following types of tasks: Help with planning and executing summer community festivals, camps and concerts. • Provide administrative assistance for summer programs including ordering/gathering program materials, organizing costumes, disseminating communications, selling tickets, etc. • Work reception desk greeting students/families. • Answer phones and assist callers/walk-ins as needed. • The student will report to Cynara Pierzina, Executive Director of Encore Music Academy, and will undertake other responsibilities as assigned.