Clone of GSA 2025 Summer Staff Application

Welcome to the GSA Summer Staff 2026 Application!

Please review and complete the form below. Contact GSA with any questions at gsainfo@kentuckyperformingarts.org.

NOTE: This form is for applicants who have NOT previously served on GSA summer staff (including if you have been previously offered a position at GSA, but ultimately did not work at the summer program). If you have previously been on GSA summer staff, please complete this application instead.

Before completing this application, review the points below and then check the box to acknowledge you understand the following information:

Kentucky's Governor's School for the Arts (GSA) is a three-week residential summer program for promising high-school aged artists. To learn more about the program, visit www.kentuckygsa.org or contact us at gsainfo@kentuckyperformingarts.org.

GSA 2026 New Staff application is due December 28, 2025 by 11:59pm ET

Applicants will receive follow up communication from GSA Administration no later than the week of January 6th, 2026.

Interviews will take place during the month of January 2026.

Offer letters will be sent via email in February 2026 and must be returned within 72 hours.

GSA 2026 Staffing Structure:

- 2 CRS positions available

- 1 Head RA position available

- Multiple RA positions available

- 1 Head DA position available

- Up to 13 DA positions available

NOTE: Dance, Instrumental Music, and Visual Art will have 2 DAs.

- 3 Intern positions available

The GSA 2026 Summer Program will take place in June at Northern Kentucky University in Highland Heights, KY. Please review the following dates.

GSA 2026 Summer Staff employment dates: June 1-June 28, 2026

NOTE: All staff members must be moved into their room on campus prior to the start of training.

All Staff In Person Training Week: All staff of GSA 2026 must attend an in-person training week prior to the start of the summer program (Monday, June 1st through Saturday, June 6th).

Housing and meals will be provided to all staff members during this week.

GSA 2026: June 7, 2026- June 27, 2026 (This is when the summer program begins and ends for GSA students)

The final date of employment for staff members is Sunday June 28, 2026.

ALL Staff Members must participate in Sunday's clean up and reset.

GSA welcomes applicants regardless of whether or not they are alumni of the summer program.

In previous years, GSA operated on a two-session model. Beginning in 2026, the GSA summer program will consist of a single session held in June.

All summer staff positions are full-time. Each summer staff member can expect to work a minimum of 40 hours a week, sometimes more.

Below are the GSA 2026 summer staff pay rates:

1st Time Staff Member- $12.00 per hour

Returning Staff Member- $13.00 per hour

Head Residential Advisor and Program Management Intern- $13.50 per hour

Head Discipline Assistant- $14.00 per hour

Co Residential Supervisors- $14.00 per hour

Staff are provided food and housing. More details will be made available during the interview process.

A brief description of each 1st time summer staff position can be found below; please be sure to review the full job description for your position(s) of interest on the GSA website here prior to completing your application.

Residential Advisor (RA): Staff who live in a residential hall with GSA students, providing supervision and mentorship to students outside of the classroom/studio setting. Applicants must have graduated high school no later than 2024 in order to apply. Multiple positions available.

Discipline Assistant (DA): Staff who assist faculty in the classroom and provide supervision and mentorship to students in the classroom/studio setting. DAs are provided on-campus housing but do not live in the same residential hall as GSA students. Applicants must have graduated high school no later than 2024 in order to apply.

One DA position available for each artform: Creative Writing, Dance*, Design, Drama, Film + Photography, Graphic Design, Instrumental Music*, Musical Theatre, Visual Art*, and Vocal Music. (*Two DA positions are available for Instrumental Music, Dance, and Visual Art).

Administrative Intern: Staff who assist the GSA Administrative Team with various aspects of the summer program, including event planning, contract management, special projects, etc. Interns are provided on-campus housing but do not live in the same residential hall as GSA students. Must be a high school graduate to apply. Two positions per session available.

I certify that I have read and understand the information above.

Preferred Name*

First Name only

Legal Name*

First NameLast Name

Pronouns*

Email*

example@example.com

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Year of High School Graduation*

YesNo

NoYes (indicate year and art form below)

Year attended GSA and art form studied

Upload your current work resume here, including the names and contact information for three references who have known you for at least one year. References may NOT be family members. You do NOT need to upload a cover letter.*

Residential Advisor (must have graduated from high school no later than 2024 to apply)Discipline Assistant (must have graduated from high school no later than 2023 to apply)Administrative Intern (must be a high school graduate to apply)

If Discipline Assistant, please indicate for which art form.

Resident AdvisorDiscipline AssistantAdministrative Intern

If Discipline Assistant, please indicate for which art form.

What skillset(s) do you have that make you uniquely qualified for the position(s) you are most interested in?*

What is one thing that you anticipate may be a challenge for you while serving on GSA Summer Staff? Be specific.*

In ONE sentence, describe your goal for serving on GSA Summer Staff. What you want to accomplish by being on staff?*

What does effective group communication look like to you AND how do you contribute to it?*

INTERNS ONLY: Please list any relevant administrative or office experience. Ex: experience with Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Acrobat, contract management, cash handling, retail, etc.

NoYes

If yes, please explain.

Review ALL GSA 2026 dates and list any conflicts you are aware of. Ex: graduation dates, study abroad dates, planned vacations, etc. Please note the dates for this year's all staff in-person training week (above). If you have no known conflicts, type N/A.*

Indicate any other summer employment/opportunities you are pursuing AND the month you can expect to receive offers. Ex. "I am auditioning for summer musicals and should receive an offer in February 2026." If you are pursuing no other summer employment, type N/A.*

Group Interviews for new staff applicants will be conducted via Zoom during the month of January 2026. This interview will be led by 1-3 members of GSA Administration and 1-2 members of GSA 2025 staff leadership. All interviews will last for 90 minutes and take place in the Eastern Time Zone.

A link to schedule your group interview will be emailed to you no later than the week of January 5th, 2026. The due date for scheduling your interview will be included in the email.

We will use the email you provided earlier in this application, so please verify that it is spelled correctly and that you will have access to this email before submitting.

"I certify that the facts contained in the application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and understand that, if employed, falsified statements on this application shall be grounds for dismissal.

I authorize investigation of all statements contained and any pertinent information they may have, personal or otherwise, and release all parties from all liability for any damage that may result from furnishing same to you.

I understand and agree that, if hired, my employment is for no definite period and may, regardless of date of payment of my wages and salary, be terminated at any time without any prior notice."

I agree with the statement above.

Please type your full legal name.*

Please double check the information you have provided and verify that your resume has uploaded; then, click the "Submit" button below. Applicants will be contacted by GSA Administration no later than the week of January 5th, 2026.

GSA 2026 Summer Staff Application