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Production Intern

The Concerts & Events team at The Old Town School seeks a Production Intern to begin in January, 2009. This volunteer-based position requires 16 to 20 hours a week. Hours are flexible but will include some scheduled weekend assignments.
Primary responsibilities are assisting with preparation for concerts including processing tickets, arranging artist catering and travel, some marketing and promotions, preparing documentation for concert staff, and other duties as needed. Current students requiring college credit preferred. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, detail oriented and able to work independently on projects.



If interested and qualified, please send resume and cover letter to

Old Town School of Folk Music
Attn: Human Resources
4544 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
Fax: 773.506.2414
Please, no phone calls.

Camp Counselor for Summer Camp
Part-time, June 17-August 14, 2009

The Old Town School of Folk Music seeks camp counselors for Summer Camp 2009. Responsibilities include guiding campers through the 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM camp day, Monday through Friday, for eight weeks. This requires participating in music, dance, and theater classes and leading outdoor activities.
Applicants for the counselor position must have at least 2 years experience working with children ages 6-10. A background in the arts is required. Applicants must have completed at least two years of an undergraduate arts or education program and should have lots of energy, patience, and creativity. The ideal candidate will be extremely comfortable supervising, teaching, and managing children. Organization, leadership, and a dedication to one's work community are all necessary.
A serious commitment to working with children is absolutely essential!

If interested and qualified, please send resume and cover letter to

Old Town School of Folk Music
Attn: Human Resources
4544 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
Fax: 773.506.2414
Please, no phone calls.
Due Date: March 13, 2009
Please also note: the review of summer camp resumes and applications will begin in March of 2009. Please do not expect a reply before that time.


Filmmaking Instructor for Summer Camp
Part Time, July 20-August 14, 2009

The Old Town School of Folk Music seeks a filmmaking instructor for Summer Camp 2009. Responsibilities include creating a curriculum to introduce children ages 6-10 to the art of filmmaking, examining the process of the medium with students, and engaging students in a hands-on learning process. The class will culminate in the production of an original, student-driven film to be screened at the camp recital on August 14.
The ideal candidate for this instructor position will have at least 3 years experience working with children ages 6-10. A background and/or degree in film, as well as a bachelor’s degree, are both required. Instructor should have lots of energy, patience, and creativity and should be extremely comfortable teaching and managing children. Organization, leadership, and a dedication to one’s work community are all necessary.
A serious commitment to working with children is absolutely essential!

If interested and qualified, please send resume and cover letter to

Old Town School of Folk Music
Attn: Human Resources
4544 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
Fax: 773.506.2414
Please, no phone calls.
Due Date: March 13, 2009
Please also note: the review of summer camp resumes and applications will begin in March of 2009. Please do not expect a reply before that time.


OPEN CALL! Instructors needed for Theater Camp
Part Time, July 20-August 14, 2009

The Old Town School of Folk Music seeks instructors for Theater Camp 2009. Responsibilities include creating a curriculum to introduce children ages 6-10 to a specific facet of theater, performance, movement, or dance. Each class will examine the process of the medium with students and engage students in a hands-on learning process. The class will culminate in the production of an original, student-driven piece to be presented at the camp recital on August 14, 2009.
The ideal candidate for this position will have at least 3 years experience working with children ages 6-10. A background in theater and a bachelor’s degree are required. Instructor should have lots of energy, patience, and creativity and should be extremely comfortable teaching and managing children. Organization, leadership, and a dedication to one’s work community are all necessary.
A serious commitment to working with children is absolutely essential!

If interested and qualified, please send resume and cover letter to

Old Town School of Folk Music
Attn: Human Resources
4544 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
Fax: 773.506.2414
Please, no phone calls.
Due Date: March 13, 2009
Please also note: the review of summer camp resumes and applications will begin in March of 2009. Please do not expect a reply before that time.


OPEN CALL! Instructors needed for Music Camp
Part Time, June 22-July 17, 2008

The Old Town School of Folk Music seeks instructors for Music Camp 2009. Responsibilities include creating a curriculum to introduce children ages 6-10 to a specific genre of music, movement, or dance. Each class will examine the process of the medium with students and engage students in a hands-on learning process. The class will culminate in the production of an original, student-driven piece to be presented at the camp recital on July 17, 2009.
The ideal candidate for this position will have at least 3 years experience working with children ages 6-10. A background in music and a bachelor’s degree are required. Instructor should have lots of energy, patience, and creativity and should be extremely comfortable teaching and managing children. Organization, leadership, and a dedication to one’s work community are all necessary.
A serious commitment to working with children is absolutely essential!

If interested and qualified, please send resume and cover letter to

Old Town School of Folk Music
Attn: Human Resources
4544 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
Fax: 773.506.2414
Please, no phone calls.
Due Date: March 13, 2009
Please also note: the review of summer camp resumes and applications will begin in March of 2009. Please do not expect a reply before that time.

Contact Us

If you would like to submit a resume, include the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email. Send it to:

  • Old Town School of Folk Music
  • Attn: Human Resources
  • 4544 N. Lincoln Ave.
  • Chicago, IL 60625
  • hr@oldtownschool.org
  • Fax: 773-506-2414

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Old Town School of Folk Music does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are an equal opportunity employer and desire diversity in our workforce.