CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS | SCIP Internships for Punctuate!s 2015/2016 Season
Punctuate! Theatre is looking for competent, skilled, and creative students to join our team as SCIP Interns for the 2015/2016 Season. SCIP interns learn valuable skills in producing independent theatre, become connected with key partners in the Edmonton theatre community, and become a pivotal part of our season’s success.
Associate Producer
This intern will work closely with the Artistic Producer to assist in coordinating all of the special events surrounding our productions including opening and closing night receptions, community and artist talk-backs, and fundraising events. The intern should be located in Edmonton.
Skills Required:
· Working knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel
· Experience planning/running events (asset but not mandatory)
· Experience working with large groups of volunteers
· Experience making budgets, schedules, and other spreadsheets
Timeslots Available: (Please specify your preferred time slot in your application)
September-October 2015
November-December 2015
January-March 2016
April-July 2016
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Development Intern
This intern will work closely with the Artistic Producer to source and approach potential sponsors, donors, and supporters. This position will also include fundraiser event planning with the company, volunteering at special events, and assisting with Silent Auction coordination.
Skills Required:
· Working knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel
· Experience creating sponsorship packages (asset but not mandatory)
· Experience with Silent Auctions (asset but not mandatory)
· Experience planning/managing fundraiser and special events (asset but not mandatory)
This is a full-season, very part-time position based on the student’s availability and class schedule.
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Box Office Manager
The student will be responsible for seeking out and scheduling volunteers for box office, training all scheduled volunteers, and creating new tracking documents for ticket sales and inventory. The Box Office Manager will work closely with the Producer to make sure all box office duties are clearly planned out for the volunteers, and that all volunteers are treated with respect.
Skills Required:
· Working knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel
· Experience working with large groups of volunteers
· Experience making schedules and other spreadsheets
· Working knowledge of how a theatre box office operates
This position will be part-time throughout January-March, 2016.
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Volunteer Coordinator
The student will be responsible for seeking out, scheduling, and training volunteers for special events, fundraisers, concession, and box office. The Volunteer Coordinator will work closely with the Producer and Box Office Manager to make sure all volunteer duties are clearly planned out, and that all volunteers are treated with respect.
Skills Required:
· Working knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel
· Experience working with large groups of volunteers
· Experience making schedules and other spreadsheets
This is a full-season, very part-time position based on the student’s availability and class schedule. The bulk of the work will be in January-March, 2106.
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Associate Designer
The Associate Designer will work closely with our Production Designer in a focused area: lighting, costumes, set, props, or sound design. The Associate Designer will create tracking and requirement paperwork, and will source and shop for design materials. In addition the Associate Designer will assist with set-up and strike of the performance venue, and could potentially assist in building the set.
Skills Required:
· Working knowledge of theatre lighting and sound equipment working knowledge of how to operate a sound or lighting board
· Working knowledge of proper safety procedures for light hangs and strikes
· Working knowledge of theatre design elements
This is a part-time position running throughout December 2015-March 2016.
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Associate Production Manager
We are looking for someone to work closely with our Production Manager to help create all of the necessary schedules, and production paperwork. In addition the Associate Production Manager will liaise with all of this season's directors, designers, and stage managers to ensure that the requirements of all shows are met.
Skills required:
· Basic knowledge of technical theatre
· Basic knowledge of theatre production
· Basic knowledge of production paperwork
This is a part-time position running throughout December 2015-March 2016.
