AEL - Arts Enterprise Laboratory Intern

OPPORTUNITY: Arts Enterprise Laboratory (AEL) & Arts Intern

LOCATION: Idyllwild, CA 92549

REPORTS TO: Director of AEL and Department Chair 

STATUS: Part-Time

SUPERVISES: None

START DATE: August 10, 2026

END DATE: June 14, 2027

SALARY: $15,000

 

 

The AEL/Arts Internship position offers an opportunity for early career artists to gain teaching and administrative experience in a supportive environment. This is a grant funded, seasonal position at Idyllwild Arts in Idyllwild, CA. This is not a remote position and the AEL Interns need to be able to work on campus. AEL Interns will assist in the management of the Arts Enterprise Laboratory Grant, a program that offers funding for master classes, student grants, alumni lectures, and strategic partnerships. AEL Interns may teach some coursework (depending on the Intern’s area of specialization and the Academy need) and/or work in a practical capacity in the Arts department. It is especially valuable that the AEL/Arts Intern is highly organized and personable. Special consideration given for candidates who have experience with film equipment and/or visual arts lab experience. 

 

GENERAL DUTIES

The AEL Intern will work in both a teaching, and/or practical, and administrative capacity to support the AEL program. The Arts intern will work in both teaching and/or practical capacity to support the Arts Department. It is a part-time position. Housing will be provided if the AEL Intern also works as a dorm parent.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

 

• Working and/or teaching the equivalence of a one class load in an area of expertise. It may include teaching, coaching, playing for rehearsals, assisting with tech or other setup for shows, and/or other practical duties to assist with the incumbent’s respective department. 
• Grading students in a timely manner (if teaching).
• Communicating with students, parents, and colleagues in a professional and timely manner.
• Administrative duties to assist with, but not limited to, grants and reporting, as requested by Director of AEL.
• Other administrative duties include attending meetings as requested by the Director of AEL, Dept. Chair, or Assistant Head of School (and Dorm Head and/or Dean of Students if Dorm Parent).

Serve as Dorm Parent (optional).