What Interns Do

Interns are assigned their responsibilities based on camp needs. While interns will be able to submit class preferences for all 4 periods just as all campers do, intern placement in classes is at the discretion of the executive director of Family Camp. During class hours, interns will only be required to be of service for a maximum of two periods. 

Responsibilities may include:

• Serving as accompanists in music and performance-based classes

• Moving musical equipment, instruments, and supplies as needed

• Supporting load-in and load-out of camp as a whole, as well for classes, rehearsals, and performances

• Ringing of daily bells

• Helping sound engineers with tech for events and classes

• Filling and maintaining water coolers and shared hydration stations

• Helping set up and break down classes each day

• Assisting with community dining set-up and clean-up

Interns should be prepared to be flexible and step in wherever help is needed. In some cases, interns may be pulled from a class or activity if camp needs arise during their allotted service period. 

All interns also help support camp events and performances, including setup, transitions, backstage support, and other production needs.

Intern Schedule + Participation

All interns get to participate in camp life, including community events, meals, performances, and activities.

Each day interns will:

• Work a minimum of two periods per day (on shift)

• Have the opportunity to take one to two class or elect to have a free period

• Depending on staffing needs, may receive up to two periods off

Because interns are part of the camp support team, schedules may shift throughout the week depending on camp needs.

Orientation + Community Welcome/Laison 

Interns are expected to arrive early and attend Intern Orientation the day before campers arrive.

Interns will also be part of the Welcome Committee, that greets new and returning Caz’s campers and staff. They help them find their lodging accommodations, class locations, necessary amenities, etc. Interns will also assist in answering any questions regarding scheduling campers may have about camp.

Each intern will be assigned a new family or several new campers to welcome, helping them get oriented and feel at home within the camp community. It’ll be important for that intern to periodically check in with those new campers / families throughout the week to ensure that their camp needs are being  met. 

Leadership + Daily Check-Ins

The internship is supported by Jessica Jones, a longtime Caz Teaching Artist and professional musician, who will serve as Intern Program Coordinator. Jessica will be checking in with our interns throughout weeks to ensure that each intern is staying engaged, learning from their experience, taking notes and if they are desiring anything more from this internship program. 

Interns will also meet every morning with the Executive Director or Operations Manager for brief check-ins to reflect on what they are learning, ask questions, and support their growth throughout the week.

At the end of the week each intern will be required to deliver a full oral report on what they learned from the classes and teaching artists they during the week to the Executive Director, Operations Manager and Intern Coordinator. 

Who Should Apply

The Caz Internship Program is for youth and young adults who:

• Want to be of service to an intergenerational community

• Are curious about careers in the arts, arts education, or arts leadership

• Are responsible, flexible, and committed to be part of a working camp team

• Are excited to learn through doing and supporting others

You do not need to be an expert. We are looking for interns who are engaged, dependable, and open to learning.

What Interns Receive:

• Participation in camp life and activities

• Meals and lodging for the full camp session

• Hands-on experience supporting arts programming

• Leadership support and daily reflection check-ins

• A supportive and creative community environment

• One free guest to accompany your stay. 

• If an internship is within a technical field, an internship can lead to a future paid internship within our camp program. 

• Potential mentorship from teaching artists / family camp staff throughout the year.
  

Caz covers meals and lodging for all interns during camp. While our long-term goal is to offer stipends, we are not currently able to provide financial compensation beyond room and board.

We currently plan to host up to six interns per session.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the application form linked below.

We are interested in who you are, what you are curious about, and why you want to be part of Caz. Prior experience is welcome but not required.

Selected applicants will be invited for a short conversation before final placement.