Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $15.00 / hour
Technical Director Intern
ABOUT US
The Saugatuck Center for the Arts is a community-based art center transforming lives through innovative education, bold entertainment, and unexpected engagement. We are a community asset, a collaborative partner, and are deeply committed to building a stronger, more vibrant regional arts & cultural landscape.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Technical Director (TD) Intern shall work alongside professional theater personnel. They shall perform each and every duty and obligation with due diligence and to the best of their knowledge, skill, judgment, and ability. The TD Intern is expected to devote such amounts of time, energy and skill as may be necessary to perform the duties required hereunder. Hours are dependent on performance times and include some nights and weekends.
INTERNSHIP AT THE SCA
Internship at the SCA can be a meaningful experience for graduated college seniors, or young professionals looking to explore the field of theater. This internship includes professional development through mentorship from the design, directing and production teams, and tracked analysis of the interns skills and strengths, resume assistance, and opportunity to work closely with an Equity and professional theater team.
Opportunities, duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to :
Assisting with building, maintaining and acquiring set pieces, props and scenic elements
REQUIREMENTS
REPORTS TO : The Technical Director Intern reports directly to the Technical Director and Artistic Director. Final employment authority is with the Producer and Artistic Director.
COMMITMENT : This is a non-union position running for the productions Into The Woods and Once. It is a temporary seasonal, part-time position. It is possible to hold this position for more than one production per season. This position runs from mid-May to mid-September, depending on the availability of the individual.
Into The Woods
May 18 - Prep week
May 25 - First rehearsal
June 12 - Design Run
June 13 - Wandelprobe
DARK - June 14
June 15-17 (Monday - Wednesday) TECH
June 18 - Director's Circle (Invited preview)
June 19 - Opening
June 23 - Photo Call
TBD - two show day (2 : 00pm + 7 : 30pm)
July 12 - Closing
Once
July 9 - Prep week
July 16 - First rehearsal
July 31 - Design Run
Aug 1 - Wandelprobe
DARK - Aug 2
Aug 3-5 (Monday - Wednesday) TECH
Aug 6 - Director's Circle (Invited preview)
Aug 7 - Opening
Aug 11 - Photo Call
TBD - two show day (2 : 00pm + 7 : 30pm)
Aug 30 - Closing
COMPENSATION : Starting at $15 / hour, plus 2 comp tickets, bus pass, company doctor support and gym membership. Compensated for overtime. Lodging available upon request.
TO APPLY : Please supply a cover letter and resume with reference contact information.
Technical Director • Saugatuck, MI, US