WKU Summer String Institute - Internship Information

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Paid Internship

Assistants at the Summer String Institute

Dates: July 20–25, 2025

Hours: Variable (see below)

Pay: $325 + room and board

Description:

The WKU String Academy seeks college-aged student assistants for the Summer String Institute (SSI). This paid internship offers real-world experience running a summer camp and working with talented students ages 3–16. Interns will gain hands-on experience in the education field through classroom teaching and operational management.

Held on the campus of Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, KY, the SSI is a day-camp summer music festival for string students. It consists of two concurrent sessions: Twinklers (ages 3–8) meet in violin group classes of 10–15 students from 9am to 11:30am; Young Musicians (ages 8–16) meet from 9am to 3:30pm in string orchestra and other musical enrichment activities. Assistant responsibilities may include: collaborating with a lead teacher in a Twinkler class, coaching orchestra sectionals, encouraging and engaging young music students, and more. Assistants will also coordinate drop-off and pick-up and work with a supervisor to accomplish assigned tasks. You will be finished each day no later than 3:45pm (except for the final concert day, July 25).

Qualifications

Desire to work with young music students
Excellent communication skills and a high level of trustworthiness
Positive attitude
Ability to work with lead teachers
Leading creative and fun musical games
Well-organized, energetic, independent, and responsive to feedback and direction

Benefits

Work closely with university professors specializing in music education who can coach you and provide mentorship.
Work with engaged and excited children eager to learn
Creative platform for gaining in-person teaching experience

Hours

July 20: Faculty meeting, 3pm–6pm (dinner will be provided)

July 21–24: 8:30a–3:45p (lunch will be provided)

July 25: 8:30a–5:00p (lunch will be provided)