Production Intern

Production Intern

Position Summary: 

Reporting directly to the Production Manager, CSO, this internship provides a strong knowledge base in concert production and operations, orchestra scheduling, season planning, advancing production elements, and working cross departmentally to execute concerts at the highest level.  This is an ideal experience for someone pursuing a career in Operations, Production and/or orchestra management. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Work with Production Managers to create and distribute production schedules. 
• Assist Production Managers with developing stage plots.
• Work with Director of Operations to administer and distribute orchestra schedule changes and notifications.
• Assist in advancing technical requirements for various programs.
• Assist in creating and running supertitles for choral programs.
• Learn Concert Manager role and responsibilities in order to manage select concert programs.
• Participate in departmental and interdepartmental meetings and coordinate with other departments on Production department-related needs.
• Support the organization’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives as well as supporting a respectful organizational culture.
• Attend professional development sessions.
• Other related duties required as part of a team environment.

Professional Development: The internship will include required mentoring with a senior member of our organization and professional development sessions such as resume review, career coaching, etc.

Duration and Schedule: 
The internship begins in September 2024 and concludes at the end of May 2025. Interns will have some flexibility in setting their hours, but are required to have the ability to commit to a minimum of 12 hours per week and up to a maximum of 20 hours per week. The intern will be expected to have occasional availability on nights and weekends to work concerts and special events. 

Interviews: 
Onsite interviews will begin early July 2024 and conclude early August 2024.

Candidate Requirements:

• College Junior, Senior, Graduate Student, or those who recently graduated with an expressed interest in Operations/Production.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Knowledge of classical and/or choral music. 
• Project management experience.

The CSO encourages those that have been historically underrepresented in orchestral music to apply.

Compensation: $15.25 per hour