
Taiko Internship Program Details
Regular Activities
- Rehearsals with PT performing group (weekly)
- Performances (variable)
- Teaching or assisting summer class sessions
- Office work (if desired)
- Check-ins and social outings with PT members
Special Project Possibilities
- Teaching or assisting teen/youth camps, classes, or workshops
- Social media projects
- Composition projects
Learning Opportunities
- Dedicated skill-building time with Portland Taiko
- Learn PT repertoire
- Gain performance experience
- Learn about office and non-profit organizational operations
- Understand PT’s mission & explore Portland’s Japanese American history
Dates: June 15 – August 15 2025 (flexible)
Prerequisite: 1+ years of taiko experience, including performances
Compensation: 15-20 hours per week @ $16/hour plus housing stipend
Applications accepted until the positions are filled.
Apply by April 20th 2025 to be considered for the first round of interviews