Summer Internship - Show Operations (Full Time)

Sight & Sound is an organization comprised of people with diverse talents coming together as one in Christ to tell His story through who we are and what we do.  We foster a culture of love for God and love for others, trust and teamwork, and a collaborative environment in which we get to do our best work every day.

An intern at Sight & Sound will be given opportunities to apply classroom knowledge, deepen and expand their practical skills, participate in a wide variety of hands-on experiences through cross department shadowing, and participate in leadership development sessions. Interns will be included in the daily operations of the team with whom they are interning. Specific responsibilities will vary, depending on the internship location and the number of hours the intern will be working each week.  This is a paid internship.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Learn about the mission, culture, and daily operations of Sight & Sound Ministries, Inc.
• Work under the direction of the Show Operations Manager on specific projects that are intended to provide an educational experience as well a tangible benefit to the team.
• Shadow a range of Show Operations department (I,e. Deck, Lighting, Stage Management, etc)
• Attend weekly leadership development sessions with other company interns where leaders from throughout the company will present a variety of leadership and cultural topics.
• Support various show operations departments by performing daily tasks based on interest and skill set.
• Attend show operations and company meetings, training sessions, and events as needed to gain further understanding of what it looks like to work in professional theater.
• All other duties as assigned.

Prerequisites:

• Currently enrolled, and in good standing, with an accredited post-secondary educational program. Priority will be given to students in the second half of their educational program.
• Willingness to work with all show operations departments (such as Deck, Lighting, Wardrobe, Stage Management, Animals, Audio, and Cast)
• Flexibility to support any team as needed, including a wide range of hours.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn through a variety of experiences.
• Ability to receive both affirming and constructive feedback.
• The ideal candidate must be eager to learn, have a positive attitude, and a willingness to adapt as needed.

Education and / or Experience:  Current enrollment in an accredited post-secondary degree program. Preference will be given to students in the second half of their degree program and to those enrolled in a program specifically aligned with the internship they are applying for.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Please visit www.sight-sound.com to view the full job description and complete an online application.