Job Description:

Experience an unforgettable summer at Interlochen, where creativity thrives in the heart of nature! Join our vibrant community at Interlochen Arts Camp 2026, where passionate individuals come together to create art, forge friendships, and make lifelong memories. In the serene and rustic setting of northern Michigan, you'll inspire the next generation of artists while embracing the beauty and challenges of wilderness living. Embrace the magic and make a lasting impact!

Position Overview

Join us in the summer of 2026 and help us continue the legacy of fostering creativity, nurturing talent, and celebrating the individual artistic journey at Interlochen. We are seeking dedicated and detail-oriented Health Services Assistants who embody our core values and are committed to nurturing young artists. As a Health Services Assistant, you'll play a major role in assisting our Health Services team serve our campers, while fully immersing yourself in the unique environment that only a summer camp can offer. Health Services Assistants work 7 weeks, plus pre-camp training for 2-3 days before the opening of the summer season. The workweek is 40 hours with 8-hour days scheduled to work in the clinics.

What You Get To Do

• Work in one of three Health Centers with a team consisting of a Physician or Nurse Practitioner, Nurses, other Health Services Assistants, and a secretary.
• Be delegated tasks by the Camp Nurse, including taking vital signs, dressing changes, transporting students to or from a Health Care Center if needed, changing beds, obtaining meals for any Campers required to stay in Health Services, changing linen of overnight campers, and other duties as required for the population.
• Be available as needed and during regularly scheduled hours during the camper day and at designated times in the health center.
• Be an integral part of camp life and participate in camp activities as the schedule allows, and enjoy the lovely setting at Interlochen.

What You Get

• Meals and on-campus lodging.
• Referral Bonus Eligible: Bring a friend! If you refer someone to this position who works full-time and completes their contract in good standing, you will receive a $500 bonus.
• 10% tuition discount for the Discovery Camp or 50% Interlochen Arts Camp for dependents.
• 20% discount for tickets to most summer concerts.
• 15% discount on merchandise from Scholarshop and food/beverages from Melody Freeze.

Experience and Skills:

What You Need

• Availability for 7 weeks (6/15/2026 - 8/10/2026) at various times of day and week to help provide 24-hour coverage (shifts are 8 hours in length).
• Prepared to live in a residence hall room.While we offer accessible housing accommodations, please note that due to the rustic nature of our camp, these options are limited.
• The ability to use electronic medical records and email is required.
• Experience in school, camp, or pediatric nursing, and working with children aged 7 - 18 years preferred
• Good pediatric assessment skills, flexibility, the ability to work well with a team, and the ability to make independent decisions are essential.
• Current Michigan license as an RN/LPN and CPR certification before the contract start date.
• School nurses are encouraged to apply.

Required Items to Upload on Your Application:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

What to Expect about Camp Life

• Rustic Living: You'll be living in a residence hall, surrounded by the beauty of northern Michigan. Air conditioning is not provided; you may bring your own fan.
• Embrace the Outdoors: The camp is nestled in a wilderness area, so expect to encounter wildlife and insects as part of the experience. Embracing the natural environment is key to enjoying your time here.
• Outdoor Work Environment: Many of your duties will involve working outdoors, often for extended periods, so being comfortable in various weather conditions is important.
• Community and Camaraderie: You'll be part of a tight-knit community where collaboration, creativity, and support are at the forefront. The connections you make here will be lifelong.

About Interlochen

Interlochen Arts Camp has been a haven for creative talent for nearly a century. Our summer camp is a vibrant, transformative experience where young artists from diverse backgrounds come together to explore, learn, and grow. We offer a range of programs spanning music, visual arts, theatre, dance, creative writing, film & new media, and interdisciplinary arts, providing a platform for every artist to thrive.

Core Values

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  Just An Idea reflects Interlochen's commitment to innovation, honoring its legacy of groundbreaking ideas while continuing to pioneer new advancements in the arts and education.
• Drawn Here emphasizes the passion that unites Interlochen's diverse community, bringing together students, staff, alumni, and supporters in a shared mission to elevate and inspire through the arts.
• The Artist's Journey highlights the nurturing environment Interlochen provides, supporting artists from potential to mastery through creativity, discipline, and a dedication to growth.
• Solo e Tutti captures the balance of individuality and collaboration, celebrating both personal artistic development and the power of working together to create meaningful, impactful work.

These Core Values guide everything we do at Interlochen, fostering a workplace that seamlessly marries tradition with innovation; art with nature; and collaboration with personal achievement. Joining our community means making a lasting impact while embracing the unique creative spirit that defines our culture.

Interlochen Center for the Arts provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion (religious creed), age, disability status, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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From: Interlochen Center for the Arts