Apprentice Opportunities 2010-2011

Development

Facilities/Operations

Adminstrative / Conservatory

Business

Carpentry/Scene Shop 

Communications

Literary / Public Programs

Production/Company Management

Production Electrics

Stage Management


All positions are full-time, include a stipend, begin July 26, 2010, and require a 50-week committment. EOE. All positions are open until filled. To apply for an apprenticeship, please click here.

 DEVELOPMENT APPRENTICE

This position has been filled.
Responsibilities include:

  • Work closely with the Donor Relations Manager, Grant Writer, and Department Administrator on all facets of fundraising, including event-planning, corporate and foundation solicitation, major gifts, direct-mail, and e-solicitation.  
  • Create gift acknowledgment letters
  • Assist with Grant proposals
  • Update patron records
  • Conduct research on foundations, corporations, and potential donors
  • Maintain accurate record keeping of income and expenses
  • Coordinate Board and donor meetings 
  • Assist with Special Events.

FACILITIES / OPERATIONS APPRENTICE
This position is open
Responsibilities include:

  • Supporting all operations of the Theatre
  • Assisting with accounting records for the department
  • Assisting with space use and contractor scheduling
  • Assisting with research and ordering materials
  • Assisting with facility inspections
  • Assisting the Facilities Manager with the operation, maintenance, and repair of The Studio Theatre buildings
  • This position does not offer housing

ADMINISTRATIVE/ CONSERVATORY APPRENTICE
This position has been filled.
Responsibilities include:

  • Assisting in class registrations
  • The Arts Motivating Youth Program
  • Hosting students’ Final Scene presentations
  • Managing the Conservatory’s space
  • Distribution of promotional material and direct mail projects for the Theatre
  • Assisting in the day-to-day needs of the Administration and Conservatory Departments.

BUSINESS APPRENTICE
This position has been filled.
Responsibilities include:

  • Assisting with accounts payable activities for the Theatre
  • Assisting with the preparation of the Theatre’s audit
  • Assisting with the budgeting process for the Theatre
  • Assisting with the budgeting process for the Business department
  • Helping to maintain the department filing and record keeping
  • Assisting in the day-to-day needs of the department
  • Additional projects assigned based on skill level

CARPENTRY/ SCENE SHOP APPRENTICE.
This position has been filled.
Responsibilities include:

  • Carpentry
  • Metalwork
  • Rigging 
  • Mechanics
  • Special crafts
  • MIG knowledge and/or experience preferred
  • Apprentice must be able to read and build from designer and shop drawings
  • Apprentice will work closely with TD/Master Carpenter on mechanics as available

COMMUNICATIONS APPRENTICE
This position has been filled.
Responsibilities include:

    • Participating in season planning
    • Maintaining press lists in the Theatre database
    • Attending PR meetings for all productions
    • Assisting with publications fulfillment
    • Distributing flyers and other promotional materials
    • Researching marketing opportunities
    • Maintaining and updating Facebook fan page and Twitter account
    • Working knowledge of YouTube posting preferred
    • Additional duties as assigned

    LITERARY/ PUBLIC PROGRAMS APPRENTICE
    This position has been filled.
    Responsibilities include:

    • Researching and writing for The Studio Theatre and The Studio 2ndStage season productions
    • Assisting in preparing educational materials
    • Outreach and liaison to local schools and teachers
    • Reading and evaluating plays
    • Updating Literary database
    • Assisting in the day-to-day needs of the Literary Department
    • Additional duties as assigned
    PRODUCTION/ COMPANY MANAGEMENT APPRENTICE

    This position has been filled.
    Responsibilities include:

    • Arranging housing and travel for visiting artists
    • Overseeing and maintaining artist housing
    • Acting as resident assistant for the Apprentice Housing
    • Providing administrative assistance to production office
    • Providing assistance to production shops as needed.

    Apprentice must have valid driver’s license and be comfortable driving company seven-person van, and must have great telephone communication skills.

    PRODUCTION/ ELECTRICS APPRENTICE
    This position has been filled.
    Responsibilities include:

    • Programming ETC Express Board with professional designers
    • Supporting Master Electrician in light hanging, focus and strike
    • Supporting the Master Electrician for all sound system setup and strike, and general maintenance
    • Acting as Light Board Operator for seven productions
    • Participating in special projects for the production department and shops

    Previous experience programming light boards is required. Familiarity with Clearcom, SFX and QLab software is a plus. The apprentice must be comfortable at heights on ladders and catwalks.

    STAGE MANAGEMENT APPRENTICE
    This position has been filled.
     
    The Apprentice will work with equity Production Stage Managers, as well as the entire production department team, led by the Theatre’s Associate Producing Artistic Director. Apprentice will be in direct contact with actors, designers, directors and Theatre leadership. When not in rehearsal, apprentice may work in Production and in other departments or on special projects depending on skills, interest and necessity.