All Positions: All jobs posted below are part of the Schenectady Summer Theatre Camp. The camp will run on weekdays from July 8th-August 2nd from 2:30-5:30pm, as part of the Extended Day Program. Staff will be expected to report to Door 8 at Schenectady High School at 2:00pm and stay until 6:00pm. Staff will teach acting, singing, dancing, and stagecraft skills. The camp will culminate in a performance of the short musical Swamped, by John Jacobson & John Higgins. Staff should expect to work for extended hours the day of the performance, August 2nd.

ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

Drama/Stagecraft Assistant:

The Drama/Stagecraft Assistant's main job is to work with the Program Director to create and execute drama and stagecraft activities during camp. The Drama/Stagecraft Assistant should expect to:

-Assist in casting and staging the culminating musical, Swamped.

-Assist in designing set and costume pieces for the show.

-Create and execute stagecraft activities for elementary students.

-Lead theatre games and ensemble activities.

Music Assistant:

The Music Assistant's main job is to work with the Music Director to teach the music for the culminating musical, Swamped. The Music Assistant should expect to:

-Learn the music for the show prior to the start of camp.

-Model good vocal technique.

-Help assign and teach solos.

-Lead vocal warm-up exercises.

-Lead theatre games and ensemble activities.

-Assist in arts and craft activities.

Dance Assistant:

The Dance Assistant's main job is to work with the Dance Director to choreograph and teach the dances for the culminating musical, Swamped. The Dance Assistant should expect to:

-Learn the dances for the show prior to the start of camp.

-Choreograph small numbers where needed.

-Model good dance technique.

-Help create stage pictures and formations for the show.

-Lead physical warm-up exercises.

-Lead theatre games and ensemble activities.

-Assist in arts and craft activities.

Floating Assistants (2-3 needed):

The Floating Assistants' main job is to support the directors and assistants by keeping camp running as smooth as possible. Floating Assistants should expect to:

-Supervise campers during arrival and dismissal.

-Escort campers to the bathroom, drinking fountain, and cafeteria.

-Handle basic first aid (band-aids, ice packs, etc.).

-Participate in drama, music, dance, and stagecraft activities with campers, modeling good behavior, full participation, and positive social interactions.

-Assist elementary students in working through interpersonal and self-esteem related issues.

-Take on small administrative tasks, as designated by the directors.

The Schenectady City School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race or gender. This policy is in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amends of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Regulations and Bylaws of the Board of Education of the Schenectady City School District.