Theatre Scenic Intern

 THEATRE SCENIC INTERN- Fall 2024

I.    POSITION OBJECTIVES: To provide excellent assistance in the areas of Scenic Design, Construction and Painting for ECCT productions, rentals and special events. To assist with day to day facilities operations and maintenance for ECCT and The Oxford. To be an active member of the Production Staff, assisting in the areas of painting and/or properties as capable.

II.    POSITION CHARACTERISTICS:

Recruited by:           Executive Director

Salary/Benefits:   $8000 for 16 weeks plus free housing

Schedule:      September 3, 2024-December 20, 2024

                  Full time salaried position; schedule will flex between daytime, evening and

                  weekend hours depending on ECCT production schedule

III.   POSITION RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to:       Production Manager

Supervises:      Community volunteers

Coordinates with: Production Assistant, Volunteer crew heads

IV.  POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

·   Working toward BA/BS in Technical Theatre, Construction Management, Scenic Construction or Design, Tech Ed or related field desired or comparable experience in the field

·   Demonstrated scenic construction ability, design ability and painting ability

·   Knowledge of theatrical lighting and sound reproduction

·   Knowledge of theatrical style, conventions and terminology

·   Strong oral communication skills

·   Background in or appreciation of theatre

·   Ability to work with volunteers

·   Ability to manage several projects simultaneously

·   Strong organizational skills and highly motivated with strong work ethic

·   Ability to work with minimal supervision

V.   PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND SAMPLE TASKS:

·   Provide scenic construction and painting assistance for 6 ECCT Fall 2024 productions including SPOOKLEY THE SQUARE PUMPKIN, BUNNICULA, EVIL DEAD, Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, A LAURA INGALLS WILDER CHRISTMAS and HOW I BECAME A PIRATE.

·   Assist with outside rentals and special events like Dancing with the Eau Claire Stars and the Polar Express Pajama Party.

·   Assist with lighting and sound for productions and special events as capable

·   Supervise volunteers on work nights

·   Assist props coordinator with construction projects

·   Serve on the running crew for shows

VI.    HOW TO APPLY

Submit cover letter and current resume to ECCT by email at info@ecct.org, by mail or in person at 1814 Oxford Ave. Eau Claire WI 54703. Application deadline is July 12, 2024. Phone interviews with qualified candidates will start before the deadline. Questions regarding this position may be directed to Executive Director Wayne Marek at (715) 839-8877.