Paramount Theatre Intern

Ball Arena•Quinte West, ON

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Paramount Theatre Internship provides an opportunity to learn about the planning, execution and implementation of Paramount Theatre’s venue operations and event operations. Interns will participate in the day-to-day operations of the Paramount Theatre, assist with various event night responsibilities, employee training, and help with new Paramount Theatre initiatives. The Paramount Theatre intern should have strong communication, organization and time management skills, possess a desire to learn about event management and venue management and be available some nights and weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, required.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with clients, fellow employees, and vendors.
Strong self-starter capabilities to sell, market and enhance the industry image for Paramount Theatre.
Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.
Ability to acquire or produce and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license and meet company vehicle driving standards.

Nice To Haves

BS/BA degree, preferred.
One to two years’ experience working with box office personnel, event marketing personnel, event accounting personnel and event operations personnel, preferred.
General proficiency in various computer applications including spreadsheets, word processing, e-mail, Internet, etc., highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Responds to FAQ’s received via Paramount Theatres email hotline, escalates issues to appropriate venue contacts.
Assist front of house managers with duties on an event night, including the advance of those duties prior to the event and leading the usher/security and concession teams through ingress, the event and egress, while working closely with production/back of house, and safety, to ensure a well-executed event.
Inspects dressing rooms, VIP rooms, and other various areas in Paramount Theatre.
Coordinates Paramount Theatres lost and found initiatives by facilitating guest pick up and accurate reporting of items found in event software.
Assist venue management team in completing various venue projects.
Develops and maintains relationships and works closely with KSE partner companies: Argus, Legends, Rhino, Brown Note, etc. to complete projects for the benefit of the venue and client needs.
Observes the customer service skills of vendor staff to help ensure compliance with agreements, reports observations to the event management team.
Participates in internal and external training programs for regular and part time employees.
Attends KSE intern events.
Other duties as assigned.