Girls Rock! Des Moines values diversity of age, race, economic status, gender expression, size, physical ability, developmental ability, musical interests, learning styles, nationality, religion, thought, citizenship status, and sexual orientation. We promote respect and do not tolerate racism, sexism, homophobia, or other discriminatory behavior or expression.

Girls Rock! Des Moines welcomes individuals who self-identify as female, trans, and gender non-conforming to apply for direct staff or volunteer positions at camp

Staff and volunteers can work at one or multiple camps. Summer camp 2024 dates are listed below and all include a workday of Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM:

• Band Camp 1: 6/10 - 6/23

• GR!T Camp 1: 6/24 - 6/28

• Band Camp 2: 7/8 - 7/21

• GR!T Camp 2: 7/22 - 7/26

Band Coaches

Band coaches fulfill two primary duties: teaching lessons for their respective instrument and helping facilitate a band during band practice. 

The bass band coach gives campers the tools they need to write an original song and perform a cover song with their band. The goal of instruction is for each camper to feel that they can contribute to the songwriting process and be happy with their part in the song, whatever that may be.

Band Coaches need to have basic knowledge of their instrument and basic music theory to comfortably teach campers with backgrounds ranging from no experience with their instruments to several years of camp under their belt. You will need to work with the other coaches to manage the skill levels and needs of all students in your instrument group.

Band coaches are also assigned to work with a band and help them write their very own song to record and perform for the GR!DSM showcase! During camp, they assist their assigned band during practice. This ranges from learning to play as a group (both musically and interpersonally), troubleshooting gear setup, and guiding them in their collaborative songwriting process. 

Band Coach Positions:

• Bass

• Guitar

• Keys

• Vocals

• Drums

• Aux (Synthesizer, Digital Instruments, Auxiliary Percussion)

Requirements:

• Ability to commute

• Musical experience (enough to teach lessons) 

• Must have basic familiarity with music-making (ideally in a band/ensemble setting) and songwriting

• Don’t feel dissuaded if you do not feel like an expert musician – we try to pair band coaches and managers with complementary skill sets.

• Ability to attend mandatory volunteer training & camp set-up

•  Saturday, June 3rd from 9 am - 5 pm

• Ability to attend mandatory camp orientation for campers

• Sunday, June 4th - Time: TBD

• Ability to pass a background & sex offender registry check

• The presence of a record does not automatically preclude your potential for employment; we take into consideration each applicant's situation. 

• You must be able to commit to the full schedule

  • Required Availability M-F 8 AM - 5 PM

This is a paid position ranging from $12.50 - $15 per hour, based on experience and expertise.

BAND MANAGER

WORKSHOP LEADER

Band managers serve as mentors for the campers. This involves checking in with them every morning, eating with them at lunch, sitting with them in the morning and/or closing meetings, making sure they are where they need to be at all times, and offering support throughout the day.

From helping make band rules on day one to providing collaboration help or managing creative differences midweek, to stage fright prevention on Showcase day, you’ll provide a new set of ears and a different perspective. We will make sure to pair you with a band coach who is comfortable with multiple instruments but maybe hasn’t ever worked with kids before. Diverse skill sets are valuable!

Experience with youth in a counseling or education environment is welcome.

Requirements:

• Ability to commute

• Ability to attend mandatory volunteer training & camp set-up

• Ability to pass a background check

• No musical experience necessary

• Ability to attend management staff training on

• Saturday, June 3rd from 9 am - 5 pm

• Ability to attend mandatory camp orientation for campers

• Sunday, June 4th - Time: TBD

• Ability to pass a background & sex offender registry check

• The presence of a record does not automatically preclude your potential for employment; we consider each applicant's situation. 

• You must be able to commit to the full schedule

  • Required Availability M-F 8 AM - 5 PM

This is a paid position ranging from $10 - $12.50 per hour, based on experience and expertise.

Workshop leaders create age appropriate and empowering curriculum celebrating their space of expertise. Leaders should be able to manage and facilitate a large number of campers sharing space at the same time. Some of GR!DSM’s past workshops include; Stage Presence / Spoken Word / Amps & Pedals / Yoga / Self Defense & Drum Circle! We are always open to new ideas for expanding our workshops year-round!

Mandatory Volunteer Training

Workshop times & days vary - Morning/Afternoon: 45 min workshop

We will try to work around schedules!

PHOTOGRAPHY VIDEOGRAPHY

Photographers and videographers work together and separately to document camp and the showcase through photos and video.

No musical experience necessary

Mandatory Volunteer Training

Availability during summer camps