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Total Arts Day Camp: Summer Internship 2026

Description 

In this internship, you will assist the Total Arts Day Camp team with tasks related to running week-long summer art camps for children at Rochester Art Center in Rochester, Minnesota. Total Arts Day Camp (TADC) is one of the longest running youth arts programs in the state, initiated in 1971. TADC 2026 

 

Internship Goals 

  • Learn about the planning and implementation of art museum programming

  • Gain an understanding of arts education and community outreach

  • Get hands-on experience with students in an art studio/classroom setting 

  • Learn to give interactive, age-appropriate gallery tours to art camp participants

  • Work with artists and art educators to promote an appreciation for the arts

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Intern Responsibilities

  • Work closely with TADC instructors, guest artists and museum staff to prepare for and facilitate art activities

  • Study and learn about works of art exhibited at Rochester Art Center 

  • Explore inquiry-based tour techniques and give children’s tours as needed

  • Supervise and encourage TADC participants during camp activities and be a role model for young volunteers

  • Complete various other assigned museum education and program-related tasks

  • Submit a one-page reflection on the experience at the end of the internship

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Timeframe & Benefits

Internships are one-month in length. Applicants may apply for one or both months:

Option A: Monday, June 1 - Friday, June 26, 2026 (TADC Sessions 1-3)

Option B: Monday, July 6 - Friday, July 31, 2026 (TADC Sessions 4-6)

 

  • Interns can expect to work approximately 35 hours per week

  • During camp weeks, working hours will be M - F, 8:45 AM - 3:45 PM

  • Interns will earn $12 per hour

  • Interns must arrange their own housing and transportation

 

Required Qualifications

Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and in good standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.

  • Proficient in English

  • Comfortable working with youth

  • Enthusiastic about museums and community-based work

  • Flexible, punctual, dependable and willing to learn new skills

 

Preferred (not required)

  • Experience with Google Workspace

  • Experience with public speaking or leadership of small groups

  • Experience with photography, video recording and editing

 

To Apply 

The ideal candidate will be dependable, a team player, motivated to learn and grow, and interested in contemporary art. Applicants may submit a resume (1 page max) and a letter of interest to the Program Director at crobinsoncannon@rochesterartcenter.org.

In your letter, please indicate which month or months you are applying for. 

Applications are due May 1, 2026.

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What our former interns/externs say about their experience:

 

“I had so much fun with the internship! I had a wonderful time reconnecting with the Art Center through this way, and I hope to be back during the school year and next summer!” - University of Minnesota Intern, Summer 2024 

 

“This was an incredible experience and introduction to an entire field of work that I am now even more interested in having completed this externship.” - Carleton College Extern, Winter 2023

Total Arts Day Camp (TADC) Lead Instructor 

Primary focus: Lead classroom of 16 art-loving students. 

Age groups: 6-8 year olds or 9-11 year olds (2 Positions Available)

 

2026 Schedule

3 Weeks, 8:45 am - 3:30 pm, M-F

Session #4 July 13 - 17

Session #5 July 20 - 24 

Session #6  July 27 - 31

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Position Overview

TADC Lead Instructors oversee the classroom and lead art activities for Rochester Art Center’s summer program for grades K - 6. This position works with museum staff to develop art-based lessons and coordinate daily camp operations, including supply inventory, weekly scheduling, camper safety and discipline, classroom organization, and other duties in coordination with the museum programming staff. Instructors will be assisted by college interns and volunteers.

TADC Lead Instructors are hired as temporary museum employees at $20/hour.  

For this position, lead Instructor is expected to be available for all 3 weeks of camp, as well as pre- and post-camp planning and debriefing meetings. 

 

Essential Duties + Responsibilities 

  • Teach, coordinate and organize daily activities of Total Arts Day Camp. Assure quality programming and appropriate scheduling in collaboration with the Education and Program Specialist.

  • Constructively and effectively guide college interns, volunteers and students through a range of experiences (handle the ups and downs of life as a lead art instructor). Participate in all pre- and post-camp staff meetings and training.

  • Maintain motivation, direction and enthusiasm to guide all of the staff in a successful summer experience. Manage time effectively. 

  • Keep museum staff informed of all positive or negative comments regarding the program, staff, volunteers, children, parents, general public, and/or facilities.

  • Follow and enforce all Rochester Art Center and Mayo Civic Center procedures and regulations. Reflect Rochester Art Center in a positive light.

  • Perform additional duties assigned to insure the success of the program.

 

Qualifications / Desired Skills

  •  BFA preferred. Experience will be considered. 

  •  Knowledge of contemporary art and art processes.

  •  Ability to organize, plan and execute classroom projects with elementary-aged students. 

  •  Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

  •  Previous curriculum development or studio art experience in a variety of media, and management/supervisory experience required. 

  • Must have a positive attitude. 

  • Ability to lift and move program materials (not to exceed 20 lbs unassisted).

  • Ability to walk various distances and keep energy high.

 

  Candidates of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. 

 

About Total Arts Day Camp 

Total Arts Day Camp is Rochester Art Center’s longest running and most robust education program for young children. Local artist and luminary, Judy Onofrio established summer art camps in 1971 as an immersive contemporary art experience for students grades K – 6. The program continues to be a unique and memorable opportunity for young artists to explore transformative educational possibilities in a variety of artistic mediums. TADC 2026

 

Immediate Supervisor:  Carrie Robinson-Cannon, Program Director 

 

Application Instructions

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested individuals should send a cover letter indicating position of interest, and a resume to: crobinsoncannon@rochesterartcenter.org              

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