Education and Engagement Paid Summer Internship

About the Internship

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is seeking an enthusiastic college student or recent graduate interested in gaining hands-on experience in arts administration and arts education. This internship supports two dynamic summer camp programs and offers meaningful exposure to arts programming, education operations, and youth engagement.

This is an in person internship that runs from June 15 – August 6, 2026, with a required orientation on June 8, 2026. Hours will vary each week – see specific schedule below.

Five Days of Broadway is a five-day intensive program that introduces middle and high school students to musical theater techniques and other aspects of the performing arts. Instruction is led by professional artists and educators, and the program includes two sessions: one for junior high students and one for high school students.

Entering its 35th year, Summer at the Center empowers historically under-resourced high school students through a rigorous two-week musical theater program taught by professional artists. The program is a collaboration between Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ Education and Engagement Department and the Orange County Department of Education.

Duties & Responsibilities

Program & Student Support

• Assist with student check-in/check-out, attendance tracking, and daily transitions
• Monitor classes, rehearsals, lunch periods, and other program activities
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment
• Serve as a positive role model and point of contact for students

Logistics & Operations

• Prepare, organize, and distribute camp materials and supplies
• Assist with room setup, breakdown, and light equipment movement
• Set up, serve, and clean up meals and refreshments
• Support the care, laundering, and organization of program materials as needed
• Help ensure program spaces and supplies remain organized and stocked
• Support teaching artists and Education and Engagement Department staff as needed

Events & Administrative Support

• Create program collateral including signage, program inserts, and other printed or digital materials
• Assist with culminating showcases, performances, or family events, as applicable
• Complete general administrative and operational tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• Authorized to work in the United States
• At least 18 years of age
• Enrolling in college, currently enrolled in college, or a recent graduate
• Available to work all scheduled program hours
• Basic word processing and computer skills
• Interest in arts education, arts administration, and/or nonprofit work
• Occasionally lift or move up to 40 pounds for camp support
• Physical stamina to be on feet for extended periods of time

Soft Skills & Professional Readiness

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional, reliable, punctual, and able to follow directions
• Ability to multitask and remain calm in a busy environment
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and adapt quickly
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with youth
• Ability to speak Spanish

Schedule (IN PERSON)

• Orientation: June 8 from 1pm-3:30pm
• Week 1: June 15 – June 19 from 9am – 5pm
• Week 2: June 22 – June 25 from 8:30am-4:30pm & June 26 from 8:30am-6:00pm
• Week 3: June 29 – July 2 from 8:30am-4:30pm & July 3 from 8:30am-6:00pm
• Week 4: OFF (No hours)
• Week 5: July 13 from 3pm-9pm & July 14 – July 17 from 9am-5pm
• Week 6: July 20 – July 24 from 8:30am-4pm
• Week 7: July 27 – July 30 from 8:30am-4pm; July 31 from 10:00am-9:30pm & August 1 from 11:30am-9:00pm
• Week 8: August 4 – August 5 from 9am-5pm

Compensation

$16.90 per hour

Deadline to apply

April 16, 2026