Payomet Intern
Qualifications:
- A basic understanding of production work and principles
- An interest in performing arts and non profit work
- Interest in the arts & culture of indigenous peoples and First Nations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Organizational skills and the ability to complete tasks on time
- Ability to take initiative on assigned projects
- Ability to multitask and balance multiple projects at once
- Willingness to ask questions
Responsibilities May Include:
- Assist with Sound Checks
- Event facilities crew - Light physical labor such as assisting with load-in and set-up for big shows, including moving chairs, sweeping, light painting, care and clean-up during and after shows, etc. Clean, casual attire is our norm but for certain shifts, appropriate apparel might resemble rugged work clothes
- Assist with hospitality for music artists for shows
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Assist with Circus Shows
- Traveling with touring circus artists, setting up and breaking down for regional standouts
- Set up of show 2 hrs before doors open - sound, set, props, rigging assistance etc
- tech during show - running sound and light cues, rigging changes, some supporting role
- strike of show
- We might also need you to help out with odd jobs like tweaking a set piece (carpenter work), upgrading performance space (small paint or handyman jobs). Editing audio files and whatever other skills you would like to bring to the table.
- General admin assistance w/ marketing, development, programming and operations department
- General office support: Input data, record information, photocopy, assist w/ communications
- Provide support to staff at events
- Assist with all aspects of running concessions at shows
- Box office support
- Assist office staff on research projects
- Social media support
- Online calendar postings
- Postering/street team
- Marketing support at events (email sign-ups, raffle ticket sales, table representative, swag sales, photography, etc.)
- Usher as needed (most shows are g/a)