Work Study, Student Support (Television & Media Services)

Learning Objectives:

This position will provide students with event production experience in both a professional and educational setting. By having a real-world experience in the production profession, students will be better equipped to succeed in the job market and create stronger transfer credentials. This internship places students in a results-based domain, allowing them to acclimate to a deadline-driven, client-focused profession while fostering a networking environment and forging valuable resources as they further their careers.

Responsibilities & Duties: This opportunity will provide students with theater and event production experience in a professional and educational setting. Students will assist the Technical Theater department on events that take place in our theater spaces such as meeting, performances, classes, rehearsals and other events with internal and external clients. During event productions, students will assist with set up and strike, moving equipment on and off-stage, audio, lighting and stage management. During productions of plays students will serve as part of the run crew. This may include assisting with set and prop construction, wardrobe changes, operating the lighting board and operating the audio board. Ideal candidates will be in the Creative Arts degree programs or have previous theater experience from high school or community theater.