Job Description

Summer Theatre Camps Site Lead (Seasonal/Part-time)

Expected Start Date: June 2026

Details

• Part Time (Part-time/Temporary/Seasonal Status), Non-Exempt
• $17.00-$18.00 per hour (depending on qualifications)
• Reports to Recreation Supervisor- Arts and Events
• Located at Eden Prairie Art Center (7650 Equitable Dr., Eden Prairie, MN) and various park facilities around Eden Prairie.
• Position runs from June- August 2026. Hours will average 20-25 hours per week and will vary based on needs: weekdays, evenings and weekend availability required.

Responsibilities

The Summer Theatre Camp Site Lead works alongside the Arts and Events Recreation Supervisor and Theatre and Performing Arts Coordinator to organize, implement, support, and evaluate City children and youth Summer theatre camps and programs. The primary position responsibilities and areas of impact are:

• Coordinate program specific tasks including managing supplies, sending camp-related parent/guardian communications, collecting and filing child info forms, daily camp check-in and check-out, and other theatre camp logistics.
• Provide on-site coordination and troubleshooting for camp programs including: set-up and tear-down; serve as camp assistant to lead instructors and as assistant director for the Children’s Theatre Workshop (CTW) 3-week camp and performances in July; ensure a safe and fun camp environment for participants.
• Attend meetings and perform various administrative duties required for program implementation.
• Act as a positive role model to staff, volunteers, and participants. Support students in their learning and behavior.

While these areas are the primary focus of this position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City.

Requirements

• Two years of college coursework, preferably in theatre, education, recreation or related programs required. One year of relevant work experience may be substituted for college coursework. One year working with children or youth in a volunteer or work capacity required. Experience with performing arts events, coordination with outside vendors preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification required (or able to acquire by start date)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Google Suite required.
• Must be able to frequently lift/carry/pull up to 50 lbs
• Weekday and weekend availability required.
• Candidates must successfully complete and pass the City’s evaluation of the pre-employment process prior to their first day of employment. Pre-employment processes for this position includes professional reference checks, driver’s check (must have excellent driving record), background check, work verification.

Skills

• Able to convey a message to get a point across. Communicates in a clear and concise manner. Able to write clearly and succinctly. Tailors message to a variety of communication settings and styles.
• Ability to perform and/or coordinate several activities, responsibilities, and tasks simultaneously in a polite and professional manner. Prioritizes what needs to get done. Keeps things neat and orderly. Utilizes tools for efficiency. Factors several considerations when planning. Establishes methods to ensure routine tasks are completed.
• Ability to tackle a problem by using logical, systematic, sequential approach. Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternatives. Notices discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information. Identifies a set of features, parameters or considerations to take into account in analyzing a situation or making a decision.

City of Eden Prairie Values

We are a service organization. We take pride in what we do. We cultivate a supportive, encouraging and productive culture with a strong customer focus. We promote wellness and plan work/life balance into our goals. We value differences and foster inclusion. We achieve success by exhibiting our core values: collaboration, innovation, integrity, performance and relationships.