Summer Intern- Scenic Project Management

Production Resource Group Llc • New Windsor, NY

1d • $18

About The Position

PRG is the world’s leading provider of services and solutions in entertainment and live events. Every day, we turn the creative vision of our customers into production and technical reality, deepening their connection to their audiences. What sets us apart are our people. No other company in our industry has such a deep and diverse bench of talent, working across theatre, TV, film, music, corporate events, equipment rental and more. With over 250 patents and registered trademarks, PRG is defined by innovation. And through our network of 38 offices spanning five continents, we can deliver for our customers anywhere around the globe.
Paid Internships at Production Resource Group are educational work experiences for individuals who wish to explore a career with PRG and/or develop hands-on knowledge and skill in the business of entertainment technology. PRG provides structured yet flexible programs where interns rotate through the various functions of a particular discipline, giving them a comprehensive overview of the different aspects of the field.
The internship program is 12 weeks. The Summer Program runs approximately Mid to late May- Beg/Mid-August (dates may vary)
Each Scenic Project Management intern will:
Assist a PRG Project Manager with scheduling, research, drawing review, equipment and purchasing requests, status meetings, and creating detailed task lists for upcoming projects.
Get hands-on experience in the technical aspects and business aspects of our business.
Shadow PRG staff and support scenic project management team in daily responsibilities.
Learn how our operations managers and supervisors manage the workflow, receive an in-depth understanding of each worker’s responsibilities.
Intern will have regular 1:1 meetings with their department supervisor, and regular check-ins with the Intern Coordinator.
Intern may have option work at show site where PRG has installations such as live television, trade shows, corporate events and film productions (not guaranteed)

Requirements

• Experience in scenic project management, technical direction/production, or production management.
• Highly organized with good communication skills and ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time.
• May perform other incidental tasks, as needed.
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the country where the internship is located.
• For internships in the US, students must pass a drug test prior to employment.
• Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or higher-level degree program in Technical Theater, Business Entertainment, Engineering or Architecture college programs, or recently graduated from one of these fields
• Technology specializing in any of our disciplines or a complementary field
• Have received an appropriate degree within the past two years
• Have appropriate background in the entertainment technology industry
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time

Nice To Haves

• Experience in carpentry, scenic construction or design and implementation preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist a PRG Project Manager with scheduling, research, drawing review, equipment and purchasing requests, status meetings, and creating detailed task lists for upcoming projects.
• Get hands-on experience in the technical aspects and business aspects of our business.
• Shadow PRG staff and support scenic project management team in daily responsibilities.
• Learn how our operations managers and supervisors manage the workflow, receive an in-depth understanding of each worker’s responsibilities.
• Intern will have regular 1:1 meetings with their department supervisor, and regular check-ins with the Intern Coordinator.
• Intern may have option work at show site where PRG has installations such as live television, trade shows, corporate events and film productions (not guaranteed)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern