PVTC’s Youngest at HeART specialist will serve as the staff lead for our students entering grades K-2nd. They will introduce young artists to the world of theatre, supporting their journey to learn age-appropriate theatre concepts and terminology and helping them develop character using voice, body, and imagination. For camps with a performance element, the specialist will work with high school interns to review material learned in music, choreography, and acting rotations. They will attend project-based rotations, assisting designers in leading projects with young students. Finally, they will prepare young actors for their final show by integrating them into the cast of older children.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for and experience with working with young children. The candidate need not be a theatre specialist, but must be willing to learn about theatre and work with artistic staff to ensure success for our youngest performers. We seek folks who thrive in a collaborative environment, who love play, and who will communicate clearly with staff to support all students.

REPORTS TO: Producing Artistic Director

OVERSEES: Rotation Intern for Youngest Campers

WAGES: $25-$28/hour

OPEN POSITIONS: We will be hiring Youngest at HeART specialists for:

• Sessions I (June 13-July 1) - Frozen Jr.

• Session II (July 5-15) - Frozen KIDS

• Session IV (August 8-12) - Storybook Theatre Camp

PREP SEASON (PART-TIME MARCH THROUGH MID-JUNE, can be remote)

• Attend monthly production meetings & planning meetings for each production with youngest campers

• Attend all-staff meetings and trainings

• Prepare lesson plans for young artists that support the work of the full camps

• Collaborate with artistic & production staff to tailor activities to young kids

DURING CAMP (FULL-TIME DURING THE SUMMER CAMP SESSION, in-person)

• Spend the camp day with our youngest artists, joining them in all of their rotations including acting, dance, and design

• Mentor high school interns working with young students

• Support young artists as they learn material for the show

• Help regulate needs of young artists throughout the day and adjust activities as needed to allow them to learn, have fun, and succeed

• Attend post-camp meetings to advocate for the needs of our youngest campers and share out successes and challenges

• Collaborates with other instructors to write student congratulatory cards

• Support young artists at performances

• Participate in strike for relevant productions

• Following final performances, fill out post-camp feedback survey

• Attend post-mortem discussion