You’ve done it. You loved it. You learned a ton.

Now’s your chance to pay it forward.

Join us at Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, Ohio this summer as an ArtsBridge Summer Staff member, and help the next generation of young artists get ready for college!

Lead Staff applications are open. Apply by January 23, 2026. Decisions will be sent out by the last week of January.

Staff applications for ArtsBridge Summer 2026 will open February 1, 2026.

Questions? Contact us at programs@artsbridge.com.

Lead Staff Job Description 

Requirements: Must be a former ArtsBridge Summer student. Priority will be given to returning staff members. All staff must be at least 18 years of age by the beginning of their employment (July 12, 2026). 

Lead Staff positions will work all three weeks of ArtsBridge Summer. The Lead staff will be responsible for supporting the Housing and Community Director. Lead Staff applicants will automatically be considered for 2-week staff positions if they are not offered a lead position. If you do not wish to be considered for a 2-week position, please note that in your application.

Position runs from July 12 – July 31, 2026

Compensation: $1,850 stipend; room & board (room on campus & meals)

Lead Staff Expectations:

Lead Staff are responsible for supporting the Housing and Community Directors and setting an example for the rest of the 2-week staff.

Lead Staff Responsibilities will include:

• Add-on Student check-in.
• Giving Campus tours/Airport pickup.
• Assisting the Housing/Community Director with Staff Training.
• Assisting with dance groups assignments and filling out attendance sheets.
• Assisting with staff events (Cabaret, Q&A, etc.)
• Assisting with departure schedules.
• Early morning check out.
• Room checks at departure.

All Lead Staff members will also have responsibilities as Resident Assistants (RAs) and Faculty Assistants (See job description below) to one or more ArtsBridge Summer faculty members. Please note that you will not learn your faculty assignment until April 2026. 

Staff Job Description 

Requirements: Must be a former ArtsBridge Summer student. Priority will be given to students who have completed at least one year of college. All staff must be at least 18 years of age by the beginning of their employment (July 16, 2026 for 2-week positions.)

2-Week Position: Position runs from July 16 – 31, 2026.

Compensation: $1,200 stipend; room & board (room on campus & meals)

Summer Staff Expectations:

All ArtsBridge Summer Staff members will have responsibilities as Resident Assistants (RAs) and Faculty Assistants to one or more ArtsBridge Summer faculty members.

1. As ArtsBridge Summer Staff you will:
   • Respect student and faculty confidentiality
   • Be willing to “roll up your sleeves” and help out whenever possible
   • Perform other duties as requested by head ArtsBridge Staff, such as local errands
   • Help organize evening events with other ArtsBridge Summer Staff
   • Assist with large events including:
     • Student check-in and orientation
     • Initial assessments
     • Final assessments
     • Student check-out
2. As a Resident Assistant (RA), your expectations include:
   • Maintain professional boundaries with residents as their counselor and superior
   • Be a visible, available, receptive, and proactive resource in the residence hall
   • Communicate with residents regarding policies and procedures
   • Post and distribute information to residents
   • Rotate overnight duty shifts (6pm – 8am, while students are in the dorms) with fellow ArtsBridge Summer Staff
   • Conduct and enforce nightly curfew checks
   • Respond to and document medical situations and emergencies
   • Mediate residence hall conflicts between room- and dorm-mates
   • Intervene in and document behavioral and ArtsBridge Summer policy violations
   • Communicate with head ArtsBridge Staff (including Housing Director & Community Director about concerns or incidents)
3. As a Faculty Assistant, your expectations include:
   • Daily setup of classrooms
   • In-class assistance of faculty and students, including daily attendance of all assigned faculty member’s classes and tracking student work and assigned materials
   • Arranging extra help for students outside of class and coordinating any external needs with head ArtsBridge Staff 
   • Assisting with evening sessions taught by assigned faculty member and/or guest faculty

Additional Positions:

In addition to our regular Summer Staff positions, there will be one Office Assistant. The Office Assistant will serve as an RA, but not as a faculty assistant. Duties include opening the main office each morning, assisting head ArtsBridge Staff (including Community Director & Assistant Community Director) with administrative tasks during the day, and being available to provide extra help in classes if needed. Please indicate in your cover letter if you would like to be considered for this position.

Background Checks: Background checks are mandatory and will be run by ArtsBridge. The information needed to run these reports will be provided by the candidate through a separate form when applicable.

How to Apply

Lead Staff applications are open! Apply by January 23, 2026. Decisions will be sent out by the final week of January.

2-Week Staff applications for ArtsBridge Summer 2026 will open February 1, 2026.

1. Complete the online application form.
2. Send a current resume in PDF format to us at programs@artsbridge.com.
   • Resumes should include work/volunteer experience, extracurriculars, skills, etc.
3. Send a cover letter in PDF format to us at programs@artsbridge.com.
   • In your cover letter, state why you wish to be considered for a Summer Staff position. Address your relevant strengths in assisting students and faculty and creating a positive learning community and discuss your potential contribution to an organized and customer service-oriented summer program.
   • In your cover letter, please indicate if there is a specific faculty member(s) or program you would be interested in assisting. Specify why you would be a good fit for this instructor or program. Please note: If you are applying for a lead staff position, you will not receive your faculty assignment until April 2026. 

Faculty & programs include:

• Jason Aquila (Baldwin Wallace University, Classical Vocal Performance)
• Heather Benton (Montclair State University, Dramatic Acting & Musical Theater 2)
• Ashton Byrum (University of Oklahoma, Musical Theater 2)
• Steve Cardamone (University of Minnesota, Dramatic Acting)
• Salvatore Champagne (Oberlin Conservatory, Classical Vocal Performance)
• Alison d’Amato (Eastman School of Music, Classical & Contemporary Vocal Performance)
• Laura Marie Duncan (Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Musical Theater 2)
• Byron Easley (NYU Tisch, Musical Theater & Musical Theater 2 dance)
• Rick Edinger (Carnegie Mellon, Musical Theater)
• Helen Farmer (Molloy/CAP21, Theatre Arts Program, Musical Theater 2)
• Melissa Foster (Northwestern University, Musical Theater & Contemporary Vocal Performance)
• Quin Gordon (University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Dramatic Acting)
• Michael Hanley (Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Musical Theater 2)
• Kathleen McNenny (The Juilliard School, Dramatic Acting & Musical Theater)
• Justin John Moniz (NYU Steinhardt, Contemporary Vocal Performance)
• Geoff Packard (University of Michigan, Musical Theater)
• Anne Peckham (Berklee College of Music, Contemporary Vocal Performance)
• David Pepin (Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Musical Theater)
• Gabriella Sam (Penn State University, Musical Theater)
• John Simpkins (Penn State University, Musical Theater)
• Kevin Wilson (Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Classical & Contemporary Vocal Performance)

  
  Questions? Contact us at programs@artsbridge.com.