SUMMER JOBS & INTERNSHIPS
INTRODUCTION
Ohana Arts is currently accepting applications for staff positions at the 2020 Summer Festival and School at the University of Hawaii at Manoa Department of Theatre and Dance. The program provides a unique opportunity for students ages 6-18 to study with world-class faculty and guest artists from around the country in music, dance, and drama in an intensive, 6-week program.
Staff Positions
DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL LIFE, POYW TOUR
August 3rd-16th, 2020
August 24th-31st, 2020
Ohana Arts seeks a Director of Residential Life to oversee residential counselor staff and student residential life of Ohana Arts students ages 10-18 on the 2020 "Peace On Your Wings" world tour. The Director of Residential Life should have extensive experience working in a residential management position at a camp for youth. The Director of Residential Life is responsible for securing a healthy and safe living environment for all students, and must strictly enforce all rules and regulations outlined in the student handbook. The Director of Residential Life also plans activities and outings for students during all program off-hours. The Director of Residential Life will be provided travel, room and board plus stipend. Please submit a resume and letter of inquiry to jobs@ohanaarts.org to apply.
RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS, POYW TOUR
August 3rd-16th, 2020
August 24th-31st, 2020
Ohana Arts seeks adults at least 18 years or older who have experience working as a camp counselor or residential counselor. Counselors are responsible for supervising students and assisting the Director of Residential Life with planning activities and outings during all program off-hours. Counselors must maintain a healthy and safe living environment for all students, and strictly enforce all rules and regulations outlined in the student handbook. Counselors will be provided travel, room, and board plus stipend. Please submit a resume and letter of inquiry to jobs@ohanaarts.org to apply.
GROUP MANAGERS (DAYTIME COUNSELORS)
June 6th through August 2nd
Ohana Arts seeks adults at least 18 years or older who love working with children and teens and also have a passion for the performing arts. Group Managers provide a warm and welcoming environment for students, plan recreational activities and supervise students throughout the day. They are a positive influence on students that provide fun and safe, structured activities during breaks and downtime. They are also responsible for organizing and distributing information to parents and are their main point of contact throughout the summer. Please submit a resume and letter of inquiry to to apply.
JUNIOR COUNSELORS
June 6th through August 2nd
Ohana Arts seeks responsible young adults 16 years or older who love working with children and also have a passion for the performing arts. Junior counselors assist group managers with recreational activities and supervision of students throughout the day. They are a positive influence on students and assist with providing fun and safe, structured activities during breaks and downtime. Please submit a resume and letter of inquiry to to apply.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
May 1st through August 2nd
The Administrative Assistant provides administrative and general program support for the Ohana Arts Summer Festival and School. Please submit a resume and letter of inquiry to jobs@ohanaarts.org to apply.
BOX OFFICE MANAGER
May 1st through August 2nd
Ohana Arts seeks a box office manager to run the summer box office. Duties include answering and returning phone calls, fulfilling single ticket and season pass orders (both in-person and phone), and training volunteers to assist at events. Stipend included. Please submit a resume and letter of inquiry to jobs@ohanaarts.org to apply.
STAGE MANAGERS
Ohana Arts seeks Stage Managers for its five productions this summer, including the touring production of POYW. Please submit a resume and letter of inquiry to jobs@ohanaarts.org to apply.
INTERNS
Ohana Arts seeks college interns who are interested in gaining experience doing work on one of our summer productions, including the touring production of "Peace On Your Wings". Students should specify their interest. We are currently seeking students interested in applying for the following positions:
Assistant Stage Managers/Props Masters
Run Crew
Make Up Designers
Wardrobe Assistants
Assistant Costume Designers
Assistant Music Directors
Assistant Choreographers
Administrative Assistant
Digital Media Producer
Interns must have a love for the arts and a desire to work with children. Please submit a resume and letter of inquiry to jobs@ohanaarts.org to apply. Interns receive a modest stipend.