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Internships

Learn by doing. A mentored introduction to arts education for high-school and college students.

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NorCal Arts interns welcoming the community at an event

The experience

Be part of the learning.

Interns assist teaching artists and camp counselors with classroom activities, snack and lunch supervision, setup, and cleanup. The experience connects practical support with structured professional development.

  • Who can participate

    High-school and college students; selection considers availability, experience, and an interview.

  • Placement format

    Up to two interns per week, for one or more camp sessions, depending on the placement.

  • Time commitment

    A minimum of one full week. Full-day placements are eight hours; half-day placements are four hours.

  • When

    Primarily summer camps, with some winter and spring opportunities when available.

Professional development

Bring the experience into focus.

Weekly professional-development sessions connect the work in camp to broader career skills.

  1. Employment 101

  2. Leadership

  3. Time & classroom management

  4. Conflict resolution

  5. Careers in arts education

Support & expectations

Know the terms before you commit.

Interns receive a small travel-reimbursement stipend at the end of camp. Unpaid volunteers are also welcome to apply and interview; they receive training and a letter of recommendation. Ask the team about the next program’s reimbursement details before committing.

Ask about placements

Tell us where you’d like to grow.

We’re not currently recruiting interns. Stay tuned for an announcement when the next internship application opens. In the meantime, contact the team with questions about future placements.