Unpaid Stage Technician InternAt — Muckenthaler Cultural Center

Position Description
Technical Intern will learn and be responsible for:
• Assisting in the design, set up, maintenance, and operation of lighting and sound systems for theatre, dance, music, and other productions and projects; assists staff, renters, and artists with technical matters
• Assisting in monitoring the condition of equipment including lighting, sound, and rigging equipment; assists with the arrangement for the repair and replacement within budgetary constraints; assists with preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Sets up/takes down performances/exhibitions/classes including equipment, dance flooring, instruments, etc.
• Helping as event intern with security, front desk help, or support staff when needed
• Helping out with construction, renovations and repairs to the theatre, galleries, studios or our National registry historic building
• Other tasks as assigned
The stage tech intern will be supervised by the Technical and Events Manager.
DISCLAIMER
This list of elements, responsibilities, duties, requirements, or conditions is not exhaustive, but is merely the most accurate list of the current internship; and management reserves the right to revise the description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the internship change (for example, emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, or technical development).

Work Schedule: Hours must be flexible but work takes place
Primarily Thursdays, 3pm-11pm; additional days as required.

Fingerprinting and a criminal background clearance required.

Training:

Training includes shadowing Technical Director and Sound/Lighting Technicians, overview/contextualization of assigned tasks, General employee orientation and weekly scheduled one-on-one mentor meetings.

Learning Outcome:

Learn what is involved in event setup, technical equipment setup, assist Sound/Lighting Technicians and Technical Director