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CTE Interns and Mentors

Grow as a Leader. Inspire Young Artists.

🌟 What This Program Is All About

Arts Festival is powered not just by instructors — but by you.


Mentors and Interns are the heart of our community: big-energy role models who lead games, create safe spaces, build joy, and help every young artist feel like they belong.

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You’ll collaborate, problem-solve, support each other, and grow in real leadership — all while making friendships that actually last.

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How the Team works

Arts Festival Students (grades 1–6)

↑ guided by

Mentors (high school)

↑ supported by

Interns (juniors+ / college-age)

↑ working with

Arts Festival Coordinator & Staff

🎬 Interns (Paid Leadership Role)

For high school juniors, seniors, and college-age students ready for the next step.

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Interns:

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  • Coach & support mentors

  • Help shape daily activities

  • Assist with planning and logistics

  • Model calm, kind, confident leadership

  • Help create a positive environment for everyone​

 

This is a professional youth leadership role — and we treat it like one.

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Time Commitment
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM, full program

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Compensation: $1500 stipend, paid August 1 after completion
(no participation in Spotlight or Showcase — this is your production)

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Spots Available: 3

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🌱 Mentors (Volunteer Role)

For high school students who want to try leadership

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Mentors lead small groups of Arts Festival students in:

  • Circle time & warmups

  • Theatre games & movement activities

  • Art and project rotations

  • Rehearsals for the Arts Festival finale

 

You’ll grow in:
Communication, confidence, group leadership, and patience.
And yes — you’ll absolutely still be yourself.

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Time Commitment
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
(or 3:30 PM if you are not participating in Spotlight or Showcase)

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Compensation: Volunteer

Service hour sign-offs available.

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Spots Available: 6

 Interested?

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✨ Who Thrives Here

We’re looking for humans who are:

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  • Collaborative

  • Flexible

  • Enthusiastic

  • Kind & patient

  • Open to learning new ways to lead

 

You don’t need to be the loudest person in the room.


You just need to show up with heart.

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📅 Application Timeline

  • Applications Open: February 14

  • Applications Due: March 31

  • Interviews: April

  • Decisions Announced: May

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❤️ Final Invitation

If you believe in creativity…


If you love helping others shine…


If you want to grow into the kind of leader people remember…

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We want you here.

Address

120 State Ave NE, #180

Olympia, WA 98501

Contact

Email: info@CTEKids.org

Phone Number: 1 360-200-1631

CTE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Federal tax ID number: 91-145-2663

© 2026 Creative Theatre Experience

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