Job Description

Join a team of hardworking staff members who take pride in the artistic quality of their work. Virginia Repertory Theatre is seeking a seasonal carpentry intern to join our staff. We are Central Virginia\x92s largest nonprofit professional theatre company, with an annual operating budget of $5.5 million, four distinct venues, an educational touring arm, and an annual audience of 530,000. Virginia Rep creates professional productions of the great comedies, dramas and musicals - past, present and future. We also are dedicated to the development and production of new plays, and we seek to ensure these new works have lives beyond their productions at Virginia Rep. To learn more, visit our website.,
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Responsibilities:,
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Assist with construction, load-in, installation, and strike of sets,
Clean and maintain shop facilities and equipment,
Crew select Virginia Rep productions. Assignments will be made during the course of the year. Assignments may entail run crew, fly rail, spot operator, dresser, etc.,
Additional projects as assigned,
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Desired Qualifications:,
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Basic knowledge of carpentry, including the proper use of hand and power tools,
Able to comfortably lift up to 70 lbs. and working in a harness at heights of up to approximately 60 ft.,
Experience with scenic painting or design preferred,
Work comfortably and effectively in a diverse, collaborative environment,
Strong interest in theatre and/or working for a nonprofit organization preferred,
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General Information:,
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Duration of Internship: September 1st, 2020 \x96 May 19th, 2021,
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Compensation: Interns will receive a biweekly stipend and local housing is available for those interns who need it. Interns able to house themselves will receive a stipend of $180/week. Those interns in need of Virginia Rep housing will receive a stipend of $130/week. Each housed intern will share a bedroom with another intern in a fully furnished apartment.,
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Supervisor: Technical Director/Production Manager,
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Please send a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to interns@virginiarep.org with the subject line (your last name) \x96 Carpentry Seasonal Intern. Applications accepted on a rolling basis. No phone calls please. Virginia Repertory Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ,

 

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