Play On Philly (POP) is seeking an enthusiastic education intern and an enthusiastic communications intern! During the month of July, POP provides a tuition free full-day music summer camp to K-12 students at Temple’s Boyer College of Music and Dance. All students are loaned an orchestral instrument and participate in a combination of studio and large ensemble classes, as well as choir, music theory, and other arts and physical fitness activities throughout the day. Many of our summer students participate in POP during the school year as part of our out-of-school time programs, where they play with their peers 8 hours a week, while other students join us for the summer and learn how to play an instrument for the first time!
Education Intern
The education intern will be an integral part of our summer team, working closely with our students, families, Teaching Artists, and other POP interns to ensure students are having a positive, educational experience. In addition to working directly in the classroom with students, the education intern will also support with the overall logistics and operations of summer program. Successful candidates will have a passion for working directly with students, an interest in music education, and a desire to learn more about arts administration. Background as a musician or experience playing an orchestral instrument is a plus, but not a requirement.
The internship is a hybrid position taking place from June to mid-August.
- June: primarily virtual
- Orientation/on-boarding
- Potential for in-person work to attend end of school year concerts/events
- July: fully in-person at Temple’s Boyer College of Music and Dance
- Supporting smooth operations of summer camp through the completion of administrative duties (attendance, meal distribution, set-up/breakdown, etc)
- Assisting Teaching Artists directly in the classroom. Shadowing and observing best teacher practices, working independently with students one-on-one or in small groups, and slowly taking more leadership as the summer goes on
- August: primarily virtual
- Summer close-out at Temple
- Potential for in-person work to begin preparing for fall programming at our partner schools
Communications Intern
The communications intern will be an integral part of our summer team, working closely with our students, families, and Teaching Artists to create content for POP’s social media, write weekly e-newsletters, and support the Development Manager with various projects. Successful candidates will have a passion for working directly with students, an interest in music education, and the ability to effectively communicate and tell a story. Background as a musician or experience playing an orchestral instrument is a plus, but not a requirement.
The internship is a hybrid position taking place from June to mid-August.
- June: primarily virtual
- Orientation/on-boarding
- Potential for in-person work to attend end of school year concerts/events
- July: fully in-person at Temple’s Boyer College of Music and Dance
- Supporting smooth operations of summer camp with administrative tasks
- Capturing footage of students and Teaching Artists during summer camp
- Conducting interviews with students and Teaching Artists
- Writing e-newsletters weekly and creating engaging social media content
- August: primarily virtual
- Video editing
- Drafting and creating social media content
Application Procedure
To apply for this or any of the other SHIP internships, please follow the instructions at the Summer Humanities Internship Program homepage.