Apply for GSA 2023 Summer Staff

Each summer, GSA employs approximately 36 staffers per session who help create safety, positivity, and structure for the GSA community of young artists.  We rely on our staff to be role models, rule enforcers, mentors, good communicators, and compassionate leaders who are all working toward one common goal – a transformative student experience. We are looking for a diverse group of GSA alumni and non-alumni alike, as both offer unique experiences and perspectives to our team. 

Hours and duties can be intense, but former staff members often recall the time and effort spent at GSA as one of the most rewarding experiences of their careers. All GSA staff must live in-residence and be present for training week and the summer program.

The GSA 2023 Summer Programs will take place at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY. Please review the following dates:

All Staff Virtual Orientation: Tentatively the week of May 29, 2023 (attendance is required)

Session 1 Training Week: June 5, 2023-June 6, 2023 (attendance is mandatory)

GSA Session 1: June 11, 2023- July 1, 2023 (Architecture and Design will only be held in Session 1)

Session 2 Training Week: July 5, 2023-July 8, 2023 (attendance is mandatory)

GSA Session 2: July 9, 2023- July 29, 2023 (Dance will only be held in Session 2)

GSA 2023 Summer Staff Pay Rates:

1st Time Staff Member- $10.00 per hour

Returning Staff Member- $10.50 per hour

Head Discipline Assistant- $11.00 per hour

Co Residential Supervisors- $11.00 per hour

All potential GSA Staffers must complete an application to be considered for an interview.

If this is your first year applying OR if you are applying again, please complete the New GSA Staff Application.

If you have previously been on Summer Staff before (GSA 2022, GSA 2021, etc.) please complete Returner Summer Staff Application.

All applications are due November 20th 2022 at 11:59PM (deadline extended).

All applicants will receive follow up communication from GSA Administration no later than the week of November 29th.

Please scroll down to see the available positions, including job descriptions, below before applying. 

If you have any questions or concerns please email us at [email protected]

GSA 2023 Residential Advisor

Residential Advisors (RA) live in-residence with the students and are responsible for their wellbeing at all hours. Primarily concerned with students outside of studio time, RAs also take special responsibility for a group of 13-15 students in their RA group.  Click the job title and review the job description to see if you qualify for this opportunity (note that applicants for this position must have graduated high school by 2021). 

GSA 2023 Co-Residential Supervisor

The Co-Residential Supervisors (CRS) manage the RA team day-to-day and work very closely with GSA Administration to oversee the overall health and safety of residential life. Click the job title and review the job description to see if you qualify for this opportunity (note that previous experience as a GSA RA is required).  All applicants for this position will also be considered for the standard Summer Program Residential Advisor position and do not need to submit separate applications for that role.  

GSA 2023 Discipline Assistant

The Discipline Assistants (DA) are the in-class liaisons for the faculty and students. Often responsible for administrative work and classroom organization, they also take on a mentorship role for students in their art form. Click the job title and review the job description to see if you qualify for this opportunity (note that applicants for this position must have graduated high school by 2021).

GSA 2023 Head Discipline Assistant

In addition to typical DA duties, the Head DA takes a leadership role amongst the group to organize guest artist logistics and distribute communications. Click the job title and review the job description be to see if you qualify for this opportunity (note that previous experience as a GSA Discipline Assistant is required). All applicants for this position will also be considered for the standard Summer Program Discipline Assistant position, and do not need to submit a separate application for that role.  

GSA 2023 Administrative Intern

The Administrative Interns work closely with GSA Administrative staff to organize events, fundraisers, and day-to-day logistics Click the job title and review the job description be to see if you qualify for this opportunity (note that applicants for this position must be at least a high school graduate).