Summer Camp Administrative Counselor

Description

What We Do…

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte is driven in the belief that there is power behind simple acts of kindness. Throughout our work, staff, patrons, and community, we strive to spread kindness wherever we can and to encourage children to act kindly toward others. We are proud to be an organization where a dynamic mix of talented, committed, and enthusiastic people come together to do their best work.

Work with Us…

CTC is seeking energetic, motivated undergraduate students who are passionate about the power of theatre and inspired by our mission. Recognized nationally for our innovative theatre education programs serving preschool through high school, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte continues to shape young artists and lifelong learners. Our summer camp plays a vital role in this work, offering students—and the artists who guide them—a dynamic, creative, and rewarding summer camp experience.

Our Summer Administrative Counselors are the behind-the-scenes heroes who keep our camps running smoothly. They oversee a wide range of administrative tasks, including preparing camp materials such as rosters, name tags, crafts, scripts, and mailings, while maintaining clear and welcoming communication with parents, Teaching Artists, and summer staff.

Administrative Counselors also provide essential support to Summer Camp Counselors and Teaching Artists, assisting with student supervision during camp sessions as needed. This position reports directly to the Education Operations & Administrative Manager and the Summer Administrative Coordinator.

Location:  300 E. 7th Street, Charlotte, NC

Dates Required:  May 26 - August 14, 2026 (No camp the week of June 29-July 3)

Daily Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00am – 6:00pm

Compensation:  $14/hour. You will be scheduled for no less than 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Our Expectations for our Summer Camp Team…

• You must secure and provide your own housing in Charlotte.
• You must be able to provide your own reliable transportation to and from the theatre or the summer satellite camp locations.
• You will be granted time off only for personal emergencies (illness, death in the family, etc.).
• Compensation advertised is non-negotiable.
• You must be available to commit to the timeline listed and available to work 40 hours per week.

What we’re looking for…

• We are hiring for our main campus at ImaginOn and CPCC Levine Campus in Matthews.
• You are a positive, proactive, enthusiastic, and energetic undergraduate student who is driven to help a child build confidence and develop life skills through theatre skills.
• You appreciate and thrive when collaborating with other team members and value the feeling of commitment and accomplishment.

You'd be an ideal candidate if you have...

• Minimum of three years of completed college coursework is required.
• Background in theatre, education, or administration preferred.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Google Docs, Sheets, Google Forms, etc.).
• Strong phone etiquette is required.
• Experience in youth programming and working with young children is required.
• Detail oriented, organized, and unflappable under pressure
• Experience with customer service and/or interacting with parents of children and teens.

APPLICATION REQUIRMENTS:

To be considered, you must complete a separate Children’s Theatre of Charlotte Employment Application for each position you wish to apply. Within the application, you will be prompted to include your résumé, three references (please include phone numbers and email addresses), and cover letter, which should include the following:

• Provide an example of a time you had to deal with an angry parent or customer. Include how you handled the conflict and how it was resolved.
• What organizational techniques and tools have you learned to make school or a job easier, or to make yourself more effective? Give an example of a time in which you used these tools or techniques
• Describe your strengths and challenges in working in a fast-paced environment which requires impeccable attention to detail and multi-tasking.

Salary : $14