Thank you for your interest in applying for a leadership position with Arkansas Governor's School. The dates for AGS 2026 are (RDs and AD) June 21 - July 3 for training, (RAs) June 28 - July 3 for training and (RA, RD, AD) July 5th - August 1st for camp, and August 2 for post camp debriefing.
You are expected to be available for the ENTIRE session including pre-camp training and all closing activities. Please do not apply if you have any conflicts during this time frame.
You will receive free housing and meals for the duration of training and camp. Pay is as follows:
Resident Assistant: $1700
Resident Director: $3200
Activities Director: $3000
ALL LEADERSHIP POSITIONS ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT FOR TRAINING PRIOR TO START OF THE AGS SESSION.
JOB DESCRIPTIONS:
Complete List of AGS Dates for the 2026 Session
March 2, 2026: Resident Director and Activities Director applications due.
April 6, 2026: Resident Assistant applications due. April 6-May 25: Alternate RA applications accepted.
May 2026: AD, RD, RA meeting held via WebEx virtual platform.
Two weeks prior to AGS session: RD and AD training. Dates and times TBD.
One week prior to AGS session: RA training. Dates and times TBD.
July 5, 2026: Session starts. AGS student check-in and Opening Ceremony.
August 1, 2026: Session ends. AGS Closing Ceremony and student check-out.
August 2, 2026: AGS RD, AD, and RA check-out.