Technical Theater Intern – Seasonal (Summer 2026)

Sitka Fine Arts Camp • Sitka, AK

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The mission of the Sitka Fine Arts Camp is to build community in Alaska by providing opportunities in arts, culture and recreation in an inclusive, educational and inspirational environment. Sitka Fine Arts Camp (SFAC), a leader in arts education, provides year round arts programming. Our flagship program is our interdisciplinary summer program for kids from around the US and world. For more information, visit: www.fineartscamp.org . The Technical Theater Internship is an opportunity for developing theater professionals to gain valuable experience in the areas of theater management and production. The internship is a paid, hands-on opportunity to work side by side with professional artists, administrators, and technicians to learn professional skills, deepen knowledge, and gain insight about the functioning of an arts non-profit. This internship is the perfect way to bridge the gap between your college studies and your first professional theater job. Job Title: Technical Theater Internship Duration of Internship: June 9-August 5, 2026; Plan on arriving in Sitka on Tuesday, June 9th and departing on Wednesday, August 5. Camp operates on a 7-day per week schedule. Staff will be expected to work frequent nights and weekends, including long days during productions. Time off will be scheduled around the demands of the program. Internship Description: The Technical Theater Intern will have opportunities to learn working alongside our technical theater team to: Prepare and execute nightly performances. Help with all aspects of technical production throughout the summer season including audio, lighting, rigging, scenic, and video production in two venues: a 600 seat, state-of-the-art theater and a 300 seat auditorium. Work with middle and high school students running technical equipment and assist in daily classes during camp. General assistance and overseeing of the technical aspects of camp daily operations. Assist in moving, setting up, and striking equipment for shows and events on the SFAC campus. Assist with load-ins, strikes, technical rehearsals and performances as needed. Assist with execution of the summer musical.

Requirements

• Prior knowledge of theatrical lighting, sound, and video technology and a drive to learn more in these areas

Nice To Haves

• Professional manner with excellent communication skills.
• Desire to learn
• Ability to multi-task and work with deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a clean and safe work space.
• Ability to lift 70 lbs and handle extensive standing, walking, and step-climbing.
• Positive attitude and an earnest interest in providing good customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute nightly performances.
• Help with all aspects of technical production throughout the summer season including audio, lighting, rigging, scenic, and video production in two venues: a 600 seat, state-of-the-art theater and a 300 seat auditorium.
• Work with middle and high school students running technical equipment and assist in daily classes during camp.
• General assistance and overseeing of the technical aspects of camp daily operations.
• Assist in moving, setting up, and striking equipment for shows and events on the SFAC campus.
• Assist with load-ins, strikes, technical rehearsals and performances as needed.
• Assist with execution of the summer musical.

Benefits

• Stipend of $3,500
• Shared dormitory or bunkhouse style lodging on campus from the evening of June 9th through the morning of August 5th
• Board (meals on campus) from June 9th through August 5th
• Access to the Hames Center (on campus fitness facility)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed