Theatre Lighting and Sound Intern- Spring 2025

THEATRE LIGHTING AND SOUND INTERN- SPRING 2025

I.    POSITION OBJECTIVES: To provide excellent assistance in the areas of Lighting and Sound design and implementation for ECCT productions, rentals and special events. To assist with day to day facilities operations and maintenance for ECCT and The Oxford. To be an active member of the Production Staff, assisting in the areas of painting and/or properties as capable.

II.    POSITION CHARACTERISTICS:

Recruited by:           Executive Director

Salary/Benefits:       $8000 for 20 weeks plus free housing

Schedule:                January 6, 2025- May 23, 2025

                                Full time salaried position; schedule will flex between daytime, evening and weekend hours depending on ECCT production schedule

III.   POSITION RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to:       Technical Director

 Supervises:      Community volunteers

 Coordinates with: Volunteer crew heads

IV.  POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

·   Working toward BA/BS in Technical Theatre, Lighting or Sound Design, Tech Ed or related field desired or comparable experience in the field

·  Solid knowledge of theatrical lighting design and implementation

·   Solid Knowledge of sound reproduction and design

·   Knowledge of special effects software and design

·   Knowledge of scenic construction and painting

·   Knowledge of theatrical style, conventions and terminology

·   Strong oral communication skills

·   Background in or appreciation of theatre

·   Demonstrated ability to recruit and work with volunteers

·   Ability to manage several projects simultaneously

·   Strong organizational skills and highly motivated with strong work ethic

·   Ability to work with minimal supervision

V.   PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND SAMPLE TASKS:

·   Provide lighting and sound design and implementation assistance for  7 ECCT Spring 2025 productions including Til DEATH DO US PARTY, THE TRUE STORY OF THE 3 LITTLE PIGS, DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, ANASTASIA, TUCK EVERLASTING, DISNEY'S FINDING NEMO JR., and THE LEGEND OF ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS.

 ·   Assist with scenic construction and painting for productions and special events as capable

·   Supervise volunteers on work nights

·   Serve on the running crew for shows

VI.    HOW TO APPLY

Submit cover letter and current resume to ECCT by email at info@ecct.org, by mail or in person at 1814 Oxford Ave. Eau Claire WI 54703. Application deadline is November 8, 2024. Phone interviews with qualified candidates will start before the deadline. Questions regarding this position may be directed to Executive Director Wayne Marek at (715) 839-8877.