Work Study Opportunities

The Chamber Music Viola Mentor/Teaching Assistant plays a key role within MMT’s strong Chamber Music Program and continues the rich tradition of training violinists to play the viola. This position performs two roles to support the overall chamber program- 1) mentorship and training to violinists who will perform viola in chamber ensembles (violin/viola doublers)  by providing individual viola lessons and guidance throughout the summer and 2) teaching assistant to the primary chamber faculty by providing supplemental coaching to the younger chamber ensembles and supporting the weekly chamber studio classes, as needed.

The Chamber Music Viola Mentor/Teaching Assistant works in close collaboration with the viola and chamber faculty to help doublers confidently strengthen their skills on the viola. This mentoring role offers significant teaching experience, faculty mentorship, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the artistic success of MMT’s chamber music ensembles.

The Chamber Music Viola Mentor/Teaching Assistant will contribute to the learning environment of MMT and be  a valuable resource for our doublers and chamber ensembles, as well as being an artistic leader within the viola studio.

Interested candidates are invited to apply to attend Meadowmount (links provided below) and are eligible for merit scholarships and financial aid towards tuition & room and board. The Chamber Music Viola Mentor/Teaching Assistant is employed and paid $50 per 1-hour lesson or chamber coaching. 

• Counselors are paid a full stipend equivalent to their Tuition and Room & Board. (In the case of parents or guardians who serve as Counselor, a partial stipend equivalent to their student’s Tuition is paid.)
• Counselors are a critical part of the Meadowmount summer staff team and are considered seasonal staff first, and student second. 
• In making the decision to apply for the Counselor position, students are encouraged to weigh the responsibilities and requirements of the position alongside artistic and learning goals for the summer.
• Counselors are assigned to Under-18 dorms and responsible for the safety and care of their assigned students at all times. 
• In addition to working to build community in the dorms and creating a safe and welcoming environment, Counselors are expected to resolve a variety of issues with the support of Campus Life.
• Counselors are responsible for monitoring under-18 students and actively plan and lead activities and field trips.
• Between work and on-call hours, the Counselor position is considered full-time. 
• Counselors must be 21 years of age or older.
• Counselors are asked to arrive on campus early for training. For 2027: June 20 through August 14.

• The Off-Campus Liaison is paid a partial stipend equivalent to Room & Board which is provided as a credit prior to the start of the summer program.
• This position is responsible for helping off-campus students to connect and feel closer to campus activity and working with parents as a ‘counselor’, ensuring our youngest students are supervised and safe while on campus.
• This positions serves as a liaison between students, staff and parents, proactively working to resolve concerns, promoting clear communication and addressing any issues that arise.
• The Liaison serves as a staff representative for organized field trips and activities when off-campus students participate, as they are responsible for monitoring and communicating with those particular students.
• Estimated work / on-call hours per week: 25 hours
• The Off-Campus Liaison must be 18 years of age or older.
• The Off-Campus Liaison is asked to arrive on campus early for training. For 2027: June 22 through August 13.

• Resident Assistants are paid a partial stipend equivalent to Room & Board which is provided as a credit prior to the start of the summer program.
• Resident Assistants are an important part of the Meadowmount summer staff team.
• They are assigned to 18+ dorms and responsible for building community within the dorm and serving as the primary liaison between the Camp Office and the 18+ dorms.
• They are responsible for working proactively to resolve student concerns relating to their housing and life in the dorms.
• They also serve as a staff representative for organized field trips and activities.
• Estimated work / on-call hours per week: 25 hours
• Resident Assistants must be 20 years of age or older.
• Resident Assistants are asked to arrive on campus early for training. For 2026: June 22 through August 13.

• Junior Counselors are paid a partial stipend of $2,800 equivalent to approx. 50% of tuition for 2027. This stipend is provided as a credit prior to the start of the summer program.
• Junior Counselors support Counselors within under-18 dorms on a day-to-day basis. They help to create community, facilitate dorm activities, and lend a hand to Counselors to support organization and dorm life.
• This position is for students aged 16 and 17.
• Junior Counselors are asked to arrive on campus early for training. For 2027: June 24 through August 13.

Students age 16 and older may receive a Service Award of $1,000 which is reflected as a credit towards tuition balance prior to the start of the summer program. Service Award recipients are assigned a specific role and are an important part of the Meadowmount team. The expectation is that Service Award recipients will work an average of 10 hours a week for the 7 weeks of the program.

Service Award recipients are assigned a specific role to support in one of these work areas:

• Artistic Operations Support (Concert Support and/or Music Library/Viola Bank)
• Campus Life Support (Recreation, Student Supervision, Meadowmount Canteen, Main Office Support)
• Communications (Photography, Social Media, Concert Programs)