Summer Education Intern

Please Apply by EOD - Monday, March 31st

Job Description:

Summer Education Interns (SEIs) collaborate with Teaching Artists and staff in supporting roles like facilitator, mentor, designer, and teacher. They ensure a safe, respectful, and joyful learning environment and play key roles in camp showcases as classroom and production support. At Mudlark, SEIs gain teaching, artistic, and administrative skills through mentorship and collaboration, preparing them for Chicago-land’s diverse teaching artistry landscape.

Classification Type: Part-time Employee

SEI Compensation: $16 per hour

Age Requirements: You must be 18 years old and a current college student. Rising College Freshmen will NOT be considered for this role (those interested should apply for our High School Assistant role).

Job Qualifications for Summer Education Interns (SEIs):

• Passion for theater, education, and/or youth programming 
• Experience working with children or youth in educational, artistic, or recreational settings preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to various roles, including facilitator, mentor, and production support, as needed.
• Enthusiasm for learning and growing as a Teaching Artist through mentorship and collaboration.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work collaboratively within a team.
• Willingness to assist in the planning and execution of camp showcases, including classroom and production responsibilities.
• Familiarity with or interest in the theater-making processes
• Familiarity with technical theater programs like Q-Lab is a plus but not required
• This internship is for current college students or recent college graduates, but any college-aged candidate (18 years or older) is encouraged to apply. 

If your school offers internship credit, we’re happy to assist with the necessary documentation or process.

Working With Youth: Expectations

Mudlark Theater works with artists ages 5-14. Because of this, SEI’s will be working with a wide range of ages in our camps. We are looking for someone who can support a positive environment for our youth performers, always maintaining respectful language, clear communication, patient understanding, and prioritize safety.

Time Commitment:

The SEI role is a paid position, requiring weekday availability from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, starting the week of June 3 (setup) through Friday, August 8. SEI’s will work either 8:30 AM–1:30 PM or 11:30 AM–4:30 PM and will not be scheduled for full-day shifts. If supporting a showcase you will be required to stay for the evening showcase at 5:30pm. While we can accommodate minor absences, we prefer candidates who can commit to the majority of Mudlark’s summer programming.

For more information on SUMMER Programming at MUDLARK please visit our website:

Grades K-5

Grades 6-8

Please email education@mudlarktheater.org with any questions.

Mudlark Theater is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply.