Job Description:
Experience an unforgettable summer at Interlochen, where creativity thrives! Join our vibrant community for Interlochen Arts Camp 2026, where passionate individuals come together to make art, make friends, and make it the best summer ever. Be part of inspiring the next generation of artists in the idyllic setting of northern Michigan. 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 enthusiastic and proactive Concession Clerks who embody our core values and are committed to nurturing young artists. As a Concessions Clerk, you'll play a major role in bringing joy to campers, guests and other campus visitors all summer long.
What You Get To Do
- Food and drink preparation (and other jobs as assigned) at ALL of our concession locations (Melody Freeze, Grill Tent, Coffee Tent, and CJ's Café); Clerks will be assigned to each area as needed
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Maintain good communication with manager, supervisors, co-workers, and customers (including campers)
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Maintain high quality standards, safety, and sanitation in all areas
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Deliver quality customer service
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Keep the inside (counters, rugs, equipment, sink and dishes) and the surrounding campus grounds clean and sanitary
What You Get
- Compensation: $12.48/hour
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Flexible start and end dates for the summer season.
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Meals provided for each shift worked.
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10% tuition discount for Discovery Camp or 50% Interlochen Arts Camp for dependents
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20% discount for tickets to most summer concerts.
- 15% discount on merchandise from Scholarshop and food/beverages from Melody Freeze
This is a seasonal position located in Interlochen, Michigan. Housing is not included for this position, and employees are responsible for arranging their own accommodations.
Experience and Skills:
What You Need
- Availability 6/20/2026 - 8/23/2026
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Able to work in an outdoor environment for an extended period.
- Must be able and willing to work nights and weekends, as scheduled
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Applicant must know how to run a cash register and be able to correctly count change, and work accurately and responsibly with money
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Must be able to speak clearly and listen attentively to customers' orders
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Applicant must be at least 14 years of age at time of application; prefer 16 and older due to late work hours and work permit regulations
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Experience at other coffee shops, restaurants, and/or ice cream shops is preferred
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Must be willing to work independently and as part of a team, as needed
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Must be able and willing to exert fast paced mobility for up to five hours at a time and have good hand and finger dexterity to prepare/serve food and drinks for/to customers
Required Items to Upload on Your Application:
What to Expect about Camp Life
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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.
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Outdoor Work Environment: Many of your duties will involve working outdoors, often for extended periods, so being comfortable in various weather conditions is important.
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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.
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
