Job Opportunities

CFTC Education Mission Statement:

To provide children of all ages access to theatre and theatre education through camps, workshops and outreach to all including underserved student populations.

CFTC is looking for a Summer Drama Camp Director to help usher in a new era for our camp programs, combining fun and learning in week-long and two-week long sessions. This position will work with our Education Committee to create a holistic experience of putting on a show, from onstage to backstage, with campers experiencing a variety of theatre arts subjects at an age appropriate level with qualified instructors. We're looking for the right person to help us elevate our camps and reach the next level of instruction while maintaining our accessibility and inclusion values for campers of all levels of experience with theatre.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. In coordination with CFTC’s Education Committee, the Camp Director shall staff a team composed of fellow Teaching Artists and multiple Camp Counselors who will collaborate to create the CFTC 2026 Summer Drama Camp experience. The Camp Director will determine the weekly camp needs and schedule to include instructional time, recess, lunch, and after-care. They will gather supplies and materials related to the entire camp session as well as the individual productions in conjunction with the Education Committee and Teaching Artists. They will keep track of the budget and communicate with City of Fairfax Parks and Recreation regarding registration as well as with parents. Each Teaching Artist shall gather supplies and materials, and contribute as equally as possible to their section of the curriculum, and the general happiness and safety of each camper.

2. Provide a training and collaboration session for all Teaching Artists and Counselors before the first day of camp. At this meeting, the Camp Director will go over camp format, the schedule, and expectations. 

3. CFTC will hold the 2026 Summer Drama Camp from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, June 29-August 7, 2026 (dates subject to change) at Katherine Johnson Middle School. There is no camp on Friday, July 4. Performances will take place on Friday afternoons at the end of each week, except for the two-week session June 29-July 10, where there will be one performance on the final Friday. The Camp Director is expected to be on-site for all training, camp days, performances, and strikes/cleanup. The arrival time each camp day is no later than 8:30am.

4. The Camp Director will send an email update for parents on a daily basis. The Camp Director will keep record of incidents, behavior issues, parent communication, building/custodian communication, and any other onsite happenings of note to report to the Education Committee. The Camp Director will be responsible for being the first level of response to interpersonal issues between campers and/or staff members, and will report issues to the Education Committee for further action

Desirable Skills and Qualifications:

• A deep commitment to theatre education and CFTC’s mission.

• Bring energy and vision for the future of CFTC’s drama camp program.

• Proven track record of developing, assessing, and leading other teachers in theatre education curriculum and concepts for ages 7-15.

• Excellent supervisory and classroom management skills.

• Excellent oral and written communication, flexibility, organization, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to collaborate with diverse personalities and workgroups of all ages, including outside educational institutions and neurodiverse students.

• Ability to lead through a lens of equity, cultural awareness, and sensitivity with confidence.

• Knowledge of developmental and education theory and the ways in which it interacts with theatre.

• Demonstrated skills in budget management.

• Proficiency with google documents.

Salary and Schedule:

The pay for this position is $35 per hour 8:30am-4pm (unpaid 30 min lunch) on camp days. Preparation hours will be compensated with an additional $500 stipend. The CFTC Drama Camp runs for six weeks, Monday-Friday from 9 AM-4 PM, approximately June 29-August 7, 2026 (dates subject to change) at Katherine Johnson MS. There is no camp on Friday, July 4. The Camp Director is not paid for sick days. Pay will be deducted based upon the amount of time missed by the instructor. The Camp Director will arrange for a substitute teacher. The Camp Director may opt to work the after-care session for $15/hour from 4-5:30pm M-Th during camp weeks as needed.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit the following via email to CFTC’s Artistic Director, Amanda Herman Snellings: amanda@fairfaxcitytheatre.org.  Please include your last name and “CFTC Summer Drama Camp Director” in the subject line of your email. Position is open until filled. Best consideration date: March 15.

• Cover Letter

• Resume including at least three professional references

The City of Fairfax Theatre Company is committed to diversity in the workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in any employment decision on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, marital or veteran’s status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by local, state or federal law.

The Camp Director must be able to pass a background check and camp safety training, and comply with all employment, safety, and communication requirements of the City of Fairfax Parks and Recreation, CFTC, and Katherine Johnson Middle School. 

The Education Program at the City of Fairfax Theatre Company is currently seeking 3-4 Teaching Artists who specialize in theatre and/or musical theatre for the 2026 CFTC Drama Camp. Teaching Artists will work with the Camp Director to produce and direct a themed theatre camp culminating in the performance of a short play or musical, in addition to supervising campers throughout the day. 

The Traditional Drama Camp will run from 9 am to 4 pm, Monday, June 29 through Friday, August 7. There is no camp on Friday, July 4. Teaching Artist arrival time is no later than 8:30am. 

Teaching Artist compensation is $30/hr for camp days 8:30am-4pm (unpaid 30 min lunch) and one training session. The Teaching Artist may opt to work the after-care session for $15/hour from 4-5:30pm M-Th during camp weeks as needed.

We are open to directors who are only available to direct one session through those who are available for the full summer; however, instructors must be available for all days during the sessions they teach. 

Requirements:

Teaching Artists are college graduates and/or those with equivalent professional teaching and/or directing experience. Experience supervising and teaching children in an arts program, school, and/or camp setting is a must. Directors for musical theatre sessions should be able to teach musical theatre-style choreography and vocals using a backing track; piano accompaniment for the purpose of vocal coaching is a plus. First-aid experience is a plus. Teaching Artists must be able to pass a background check and camp safety training, and comply with all employment, safety, and communication requirements of the City of Fairfax Parks and Recreation, CFTC, and Katherine Johnson Middle School. 

Please use the following google form to apply for this position.https://forms.gle/ieMKyWmgBuUBo4Pm7 

Applications will be reviewed as they are received until positions are filled. Best consideration date is by March 15.

Please contact Amanda Snellings, amanda@fairfaxcitytheatre.org, with any questions.

The Education Program at the City of Fairfax Theatre Company is currently seeking 2-4 Counselors and Substitute Counselors age 16 (by June 1) or older for the 2026 CFTC Drama Camp. Counselors will be assigned a group of students to chaperone each day during the session and lunch/recess. Counselors are responsible for the safety and general well being of all campers. Substitute Counselors may be called in if Counselors are sick OR if enrollment reaches a level where additional Counselors are needed on a per-session basis.

CFTC Summer Drama Camp will run from 9 am to 4 pm, Monday, June 29 through Friday, August 7. There is no camp on Friday, July 4. Arrival time for counselors is 8:30 am.Counselor pay is $15/hr for camp days 8:30am-4pm (unpaid 30 min lunch). Counselors may elect to work after-care sessions from 4-5:30 pm M-Th as needed.

We are open to considering counselors who are only available to work one session through those who are available for the full summer; however, counselors must be available for all days during the sessions they wish to work.

Requirements:

Counselors are high school or college age students, ages 16 and up, with experience in theatre. Camp, childcare, first-aid, or education experience is a plus. Counselors must be able to pass camp safety training, and comply with all employment, safety, and communication requirements of the City of Fairfax Parks and Recreation, CFTC, and Katherine Johnson Middle School.

Please use the following google form to apply for this position.

https://forms.gle/6NCwE9dD6HRkdrp68 

Applications will be reviewed as they are received until positions are filled. Best consideration date is by March 15.

Please contact Amanda Snellings, amanda@fairfaxcitytheatre.org , with any questions.