What are the responsibilities and job description for the Apprentice, Lighting (Summer 2025) position at WOLF TRAP FOUNDATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS?
Job Details
Description
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will not be considered after March 1. You must complete your application within three days of starting it for it to be processed.
EXPECTED DURATION: 12 weeks (full-time; 35 hours/week)
PAY RATE: $12.41/hour
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Working with the Master Electrician to hang, focus, and maintain the rep plot for our summer season. Help to create atmospheric and special effects required for each production.
- Run cable for lighting, video, and various technical needs
- Assist in maintaining the rep plot, light board, and stage gear
- Take on unique responsibilities as running crew for opera performances at The Barns
REQUIREMENTS:
- Prior stage lighting experience or equivalent experience
- Basic understanding of safety required when working with electrical equipment
- Must be comfortable on ladders and using lifts
For additional information, contact internships@wolftrap.org with questions.
Qualifications
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY:
- Undergraduate students (must have completed at least 1 year of undergraduate study)
- Graduate students
- Recent graduates (up to 2 years out of school)
- Career-changers currently enrolled in a degree program
- International students (J-1 or F-1 Visa required)
- Must be physically located in and have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment
APPRENTICE POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- These positions follow the Opera company rehearsal schedule and work on a 6 day/week schedule (one day off that varies from week to week; standard pro-duction schedule)
- Technical Theatre, Scene Painting, Props, Costuming, Lighting, and Wig & Make Up Apprentices also become the run-crew for all performances at The Barns at Wolf Trap
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75 percent of the time
- Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment (i.e. calculator, copier, printer, etc.)
- Occasionally required to walk, stoop, bend and reach with arms
- Lift/move up to 10 pounds infrequently
We’re pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment. The Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation.
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that embraces and encourages different perspectives. We work to reflect and be representative of the communities in which we serve and in which we reside. Qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance or an accommodation in our job application processes should contact hr@wolftrap.org. An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.
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