Theatre Management Intern

Dysart Unified School District•Surprise, AZ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of the Theatre Management Intern is to provide technical and administrative support for The Vista operations. This position requires a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the operation, with night and weekend work required.

Requirements

Minimum requirements: High School Senior.
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides comparable knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.
Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints ( IVP ) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).
Standard Technical Theatre knowledge of Lighting, Audio, Stage Management, etc.
Standard office and customer service practices and procedures.
Standard Box Office policies and procedures.
Computer programs including MS Word, Excel, Publisher, Folio box office program, donor programs, e-mail, publication programs; Social Media such as Facebook.
Safe working practices and standard procedures in a theatrical environment; cash management, credit card processing, and financial record keeping.
Working independently and with little supervision.
Understanding written and verbal instructions and applying them to the task at hand.
Communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
Performing a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
Demonstrating initiative, resourcefulness, integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.
Demonstrating continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly.
Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Responsibilities

Assists the Theatre Technician with technical duties in the Vista (lights/sound/backstage).
Maintain technical inventory paperwork as needed.
May assist with the artist hospitality on performance days and/or fill technician function as assigned by Theatre Technician.
May assist House Manager with will-call and at-the-door ticket sales in theatre lobby prior to scheduled events.
Performs administrative support duties as required, including clerical functions.
Represents The Vista to the public in a positive manner; provides customer assistance and service to patrons.
May be required to attend other local events to sell tickets and provide public relations and information.
Acts as a Dysart team member along with other staff members.
Establishes and maintains good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors.
Other job related duties as assigned.