Theatre Management Intern

District Community Ed - Vista - Surprise, AZ; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Theatre Management Intern role at Dysart Unified School District’s Vista - Surprise location provides technical and administrative support for Vista operations. The position requires a flexible schedule, including night and weekend work.

Reporting to the Theatre Technician, you will assist with lighting, sound, and backstage tasks, manage inventory, and help with ticketing and customer service in a theater environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Senior.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training acceptable.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).

Responsibilities

• Assist Theatre Technician with lighting, sound, and backstage tasks.
• Maintain technical inventory paperwork as needed.
• Support artist hospitality on performance days and assist with technician duties.
• Help House Manager with will-call and at-the-door ticket sales in theatre lobby.
• Provide administrative support and clerical functions as required.
• Represent the Vista to the public with courteous customer service.

Skills

Independent work

Communication

Customer service

Clerical skills

Education

High School Senior

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Publisher

Folio box office

Email programs

Facebook

Job description

Theatre Management Intern

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Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

REPORTS TO

Theatre Technician

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

SUPERVISES

No

DEPT

Community Education

FTE

Varies

WORK CALENDAR

Varies

GRADE

Supplemental

APPROVED

2/12/2020

REVISED

6/11/2020

SUMMARY: The primary function of the Theatre Management Intern is to provide technical and administrative support for The Vista operations. This position requires a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the operation, with night and weekend work required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the Theatre Technician with technical duties in the Vista (lights/sound/backstage).
• Maintain technical inventory paperwork as needed.
• May assist with the artist hospitality on performance days and/or fill technician function as assigned by Theatre Technician.
• May assist House Manager with will-call and at-the-door ticket sales in theatre lobby prior to scheduled events.
• Performs administrative support duties as required, including clerical functions.
• Represents The Vista to the public in a positive manner; provides customer assistance and service to patrons.
• May be required to attend other local events to sell tickets and provide public relations and information.
• Acts as a Dysart team member along with other staff members.
• Establishes and maintains good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

Minimum requirements: High School Senior.

EXPERIENCE:

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides comparable knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.

LICENSING AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Standard Technical Theatre knowledge of Lighting, Audio, Stage Management, etc.
• Standard office and customer service practices and procedures.
• Standard Box Office policies and procedures.
• Computer programs including MS Word, Excel, Publisher, Folio box office program, donor programs, e-mail, publication programs; Social Media such as Facebook.
• Safe working practices and standard procedures in a theatrical environment; cash management, credit card processing, and financial record keeping.

SKILL IN:

• Working independently and with little supervision.
• Understanding written and verbal instructions and applying them to the task at hand.
• Communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
• Performing a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
• Demonstrating initiative, resourcefulness, integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Demonstrating continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing to discern verbal instructions, communicate effectively in person and by phone, hear sounds within normal range of conversation, distinguish emergency warning sounds, and determine the direction of sounds;sufficient vision or other powers of observation to comprehend written work instructions, review, evaluate, and prepare a variety of written/typed production materials, set up lighting, sound, and audio equipment, and direct a crew of workers;and sufficient manual dexterity to operate theatre equipment and other related equipment.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25-50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10-20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an indoor Theatre where the employee may be exposed to moderate risk; and moderate exposure to inadequate lighting, movement restrictions and intense noise. Continuously stand or sit for an extended period of time.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.

Position Type: Part-Time Non-Benefited

Salary: $15.15 Supplemental

Welcome to District Community Ed - Vista - Surprise, AZ

Dysart schools are among the top-rated in the state of Arizona. The district is home to the #8 ranked K-8 school in Arizona (Freedom Traditional Academy), three top 100 K-8 schools, and two top 50 high schools in the state. Overall, Dysart has 12 “A” rated and 10 “B” rated schools, 11 of which out-rank our local counterparts. Additionally, Freedom Traditional Academy has the highest test scores of any school in the cities of Surprise and El Mirage.Dysart Schools have been recognized both nationally and internationally with AdvancED Accreditation, and are dedicated to serving the needs of all children with high quality academic coursework, before-and after-school programs, and services for the entire community. Boasting a graduation rate that exceeds both the state and national average, the Dysart Unified School District prepares all students to be ready for college and career through excellence and success.Strong academics, arts, and athletic programs are an integral part of each school, and ensuring students are equipped with the skills necessary to meet the challenges and opportunities in a 21st Century society are at the heart of our mission and vision. Dysart Schools offers one of the largest selections of academic pathways in the state, allowing students a personalized learning experience while meeting Arizona Academic Standards. Opportunities include full-day kindergarten, Career and Technical Education, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, signature programs, and gifted and special education programs.Dysart provides students the opportunity to explore their artistic side through an expansive fine arts program, where students participate in a progressive, performance-based curriculum that encourages them to reach their academic, creative, and expressive potential. Dysart students earned the second highest number of Arizona State Seals for Arts Proficiency across the state last year.Earning nine state championships in 2021-2022, Dysart Schools are highly competitive in athletics, and offer great opportunities for all students. Dysart offers competitive athletic classes to help students hone their athletic skills and abilities during the school day, and we aim to provide positive experiences and guide our student athletes toward realizing their full potential.Dysart Unified School District serves over 23,000 pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students in the Northwest Phoenix Metropolitan area. The district encompasses 140 square miles, serving parts of El Mirage, Glendale, Surprise, Youngtown, and Maricopa County. The district is home to four K-4 elementary schools, four middle schools serving grades 5-8, 12 K-8 elementary schools, four comprehensive high schools, a preschool, and one alternative program.

Contact Information

• Dysart USD HR Department
• 15802 North Parkview Place
• Surprise, Arizona 85374
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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