2015 Girls Rock Philly Summer Camp Teen Internships
Want to be a part of behind the scenes rock camp MAGIC?Apply to be a teen intern at the 2015 youth session of rock camp!
We’re inviting teen campers who attend session 1 of camp to become paid interns during session 2. This is possible because in 2015, for the first time ever, we will run two sessions of camp!!
Session 1 (teens): July 27 to August 2 //// Session 2 (youth): August 3 to August 9
Interns will have the chance to focus their internship on one of two tracks. Both tracks will provide opportunities to develop important leadership, musical and workplace skills.
Track 1: Sound + Audio
This track will be hands on with all music and sound components of camp. Jobs might include: instrument instruction, roadie, gear tech, live sound, band coach. (for interns with some musical experience)
Track 2: Facilitation
This track will focus on peer mentorship and facilitation skills with additional music responsibilities. Jobs might include: assembly team, workshop facilitation, counselor, band manager, roadie.
GRP will invite up to 5 campers to be interns, chosen based on written application and a phone interview. Interns will be paid a $300 stipend. We will prioritize applications from teens between 15 and 18 years old, but welcome all campers attending session 1 of rock camp to apply!
Before camp, interns will have a special internship training as well as attend general GRP volunteer trainings. These meetings will provide interns with training relevant to their age group and experience as well as an opportunity to interact with general volunteers. Interns will receive this year’s updated Volunteer Handbook. Post-camp, interns will participate in self- and internship program evaluations. Every day during camp, interns will check-in and check-out with the Intern Coordinator to discuss daily goals and responsibilities.
Pre-camp meetings
Volunteer Training: Saturday, July 18, 11 am - 2 pm Intern specific training TBA
Camp week hours are as follows: (specific shifts will be scheduled with individual interns)
Monday, August 3 - Friday, August 7: 8:30 am - 6 pm Saturday, August 8: 10 am - 3 pm Sunday, August 9: 9 am - 7 pm
Responsibilities for each track might include:
| Track 1: Sound + Audio | Track 2: Facilitation |
| Assemblies: During morning assembly, interns will help develop and perform skits, introduce the theme of the day, help run icebreakers and games, and perform the camp theme song!Instrument Instruction: Interns will be paired with an instrument instructor, who they’ll assist during daily instrument lessons.Band Managing: Interns will be paired with a band coach. During band practice they’ll help to make sure practice runs smoothly, bands have correct gear, campers are working together, etc.
Sound: Interns may choose to learn how to run the soundboard. They will be trained all week during lunchtime shows, and can run the sound themselves at the Friday performance! Gear: The gear coordinator will assign interns to at least 1 gear moving shift per day. Interns will learn how to set up PAs, drum kits, mics, and anything else needed for band practice. Showcase: The Showcase is the big culminating public event of camp week. Teen interns in the Sound + Audio track might help as roadies, gear techs, stagehands and assistant sound engineers. Recording: Help make the campers’ limited time in the recording studio as efficient and fun as possible. Interns will be roadies and gear techs. |
Assemblies: During morning assembly, interns will help develop and perform skits, introduce the theme of the day, help run icebreakers and games, and perform the camp theme song!Junior Counselor: Paired with a volunteer, interns will be mentors for an assigned groups of campers. Get campers to classes, and offer advice and help throughout the day.Band Managing: Interns will be paired with a band coach. During band practice they’ll help to make sure practice runs smoothly, bands have correct gear, girls are working together, etc.
Workshop Facilitator: We offer a range of workshops at camp, from self-defense to songwriting to silk screening to media literacy. Help lead a workshop at camp to groups of 10 to 20 campers. Gear: The gear coordinator will assign interns to at least 1 gear moving shift per day. Interns will learn how to set up PAs, drum kits, mics, and anything else needed for band practice. Showcase: The Showcase is the big culminating public event of camp week. Teen interns in the Facilitation track might help as roadies, camper wranglers, MCs and welcoming crew. Recording: Help make the campers’ limited time in the recording studio as efficient and fun as possible. Interns will support the band coaches and welcome parents and campers at the GRP headquarters. |
Interested? Next Steps!
⟼ Make sure you are signed up for session 1 of rock camp ⟼ Make sure you’re available for all of session 2 ⟼ Read over the tracks and pick your first choice ⟼ Fill out the Internship Application including all the questions by June 15, 2015 ⟼ Stay tuned to hear from Girls Rock Philly about setting up a phone interview by June 19!
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