Theatre Jobs
CGST hires professional theatre artists to staff its summer theatre camp.
Theatre Camp Jobs
The Columbia Gorge School of Theatre, located at Concordia College in Portland, Oregon, seeks a professional, enthusiastic, positive staff for its summer performing arts camp. Equity contracts are possible (CGST currently uses a Guest Artist Contract).
Apply before March 31. Interviews and hiring will take place in April.
CGST is located on the Concordia University campus in Portland Oregon. Summer activities include hiking the campus, and many other activities. CGST trains students ages 8-18 from all over the USA and several other countries.
Classes are in Meisner Acting, Music, Body Awareness, Singing, Dance, Linklater Voice, TV/Film Acting, The Biz, and Theatre Potpourri. (You can view our camp sessions and class offerings by clicking here).
Have a great summer at CGST!
Please email a completed staff application to bluemoon91@aol.com AND jessemerz@gmail.com asap. An interview by telephone or in person will be required.
Be part of a summer stock experience-at CGST we produce many shows every summer.
Wear many hats-CGST staff get a well-rounded experience of theatre, counseling, and outdoor fun!
Thrive in challenge and variety-no two days are alike at CGST.
Forget about rent, buying food, and spending money-CGST staff receive good meals and housing for the summer.
Blossom in an emotionally safe environment-CGST is a unique oasis of love and support.
Please apply between January and March for the upcoming summer camp. Yes, we'll accept applications after that.
Interviews begin in April.
You must send in a new application for each year you wish to be considered. CURRENTLY SEEKING THE FOLLOWING:
MUSICAL DIRECTOR/INSTRUCTOR
Duties include teaching music and singing classes, musically directing the musicals, and playing the shows. Piano skills, teaching and professional experience a must. Degree preferred. Acting experience a plus. Competitive salary, airfare/travel, room and board. Please print the STAFF APPLICATION and email it to the addresses on the application asap. Click here for full JOB DESCRIPTION.
DANCE DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER/INSTRUCTOR
Duties include teaching dance classes (jazz, tap, ballet) and Direct/Choreograph the musicals. Teaching and professional experience a must. Degree preferred. Acting experience a plus. Competitive salary, airfare/travel, room and board. Please print the STAFF APPLICATION and email it to the addresses on the application asap. Click here for full JOB DESCRIPTION.
CAMP COUNSELORS/TECHNICIANS/INSTRUCTORS
Duties include creating outdoor activities, offering supportive counseling to the students, doing technical theatre work on the shows, teaching Theatre Potpourri and Wild Card classes, and staying with & supervising the students during off hours. Production skills preferred: guest directors, guest actors, lighting designer/board operators, sound designers, set designer/builders, stage managers, musicians to play the show, etc. Camp counselors should also have teaching abilities: stage combat, Suzuki, masks, tai chi, mime, improv, stand up comedy, Alexander, Grotowski, martial arts, acrobatics, theatre history, directing, speech, playwriting, Shakespeare, tech theatre, puppetry, etc. Guitarists. B.F.A./B.A. theatre students ideal. Very limited time off (email us for details). Competitive salary, travel reimbursement, room & board. Please print the STAFF APPLICATION and email it to the addresses on the application asap. Click here for full JOB DESCRIPTION.
PLEASE NOTE, THE CAMP COUNSELORS STAY IN THE ROOMS WITH THE STUDENTS AT NIGHT, THUS LEADING TO LESS FREE TIME AND LESS PRIVACY.
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR/CAMP COUNSELOR/INSTRUCTOR
Duties include organizing the Camp Counselors' work on the shows, fulfilling the technical needs for the two dozen shows we produce in a summer, and using various technical skills to benefit our season. Production skills required: lighting designer/board operator, sound designer, set designer/builder, stage manager, costume designer, etc. TD sleeps in the room with the students, and will serve as a Camp Counselor & Instructor. TD will often run errands for the productions and for CGST's needs, so a driver's license is required. The TD gets paid in the range of the camp counselors. Very limited time off (contact us for details). Please print the STAFF APPLICATION and email it to the addresses on the application asap.
INTERNSHIPS
Fee: $1700 for the season. Duties will include tech theatre work and assisting Camp Counselors with activities. Interns do not attend classes. Possible performance opportunities. Specific Internships are possible, including Intern Counselors, Assistant to the Youth Director, Assistant to the Technical Director, Assistant to the Artistic Director, Assistant to the Camp Director. We prefer Interns to be available for the entire season. Interns are generally 18 or 19 years old. Very limited time off. Please print the STAFF APPLICATION and email it to the addresses on the application asap.
COUNSELORS IN TRAINING
The CIT program is designed for students ages 17 and older who want the benefit of being a member of the staff, while still being a student at CGST. CIT's enroll as 4 week students, but are expected to do a few additional duties and to take on a leadership role. They attend part of staff orientation week, where they receive some leadership training. Once the campers arive, the CITs are primarily students, and also act as adjunct staff. The CITs meet weekly with the Camp Directors to discuss potential student concerns and to weigh in on staff decisions. There is no additional charge for the CIT program, even though CITs are on campus during part of staff orientation and clean up. Enrollment in the CIT program requires both a student application and a staff application. CITs are not guaranteed work in future summers, but the training is designed to give them a leg up for future employment. CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE JOB APPLICATION Please print the STAFF APPLICATION and email it to the addresses on the application asap.
You must send in a new application for each year you wish to be considered. Thank you! :-)
CGST is an Equal Opportunity Employer -- all interested parties are encouraged to apply!
Please email a completed staff application to jessemerz@gmail.com, AND bluemoon91@aol.com asap. An interview by telephone or in person will be required.
