Technical Production Intern

Westminster Christian Academy is seeking a talented, energetic, hard-working college student to join its A/V/L team. Not only does Westminster have a vibrant arts community, but it also rents the facility on a regular basis. Someone is needed to work events and productions independently and as part of a team. Audio engineering experience is required, as the candidate would be mixing for events and performances. Live production experience is also a plus. This is a great opportunity to become better, learn new skills, and work in a professional, fast-paced, and event-driven environment.

Application

1. Download a fillable PDF application.
   
2. Send the completed form to Han Kim.
   
3. Apply any time (rolling start dates).

 

DATES & SCHEDULE
Availability

• Flexible schedule highly preferred
• Primarily weekday mid-afternoons and evenings
• Some weekends as needed

Commitment

• Approximately 8-15 hours per week

Future

• Year-round need for live production techs
• Potential for the position to develop into a part-time job at Westminster’s discretion

 

SKILLS
Audio

• Comfortable with digital and analog audio consoles or willingness to learn
• Knowledge of proper mic placement and usage
• Ability to setup monitors, area microphones, mic instruments, and prep wireless LAVs alone or as part of a team
• Ability to mix vocals, choirs, and instruments
• Some experience mixing for stage productions is a plus
• Experience mixing for musicals is preferred

Lighting

• Basic knowledge of theatrical lighting is a plus
• Some lighting experience is preferred

Computer Projection

• Familiarity with PC and Mac environments is a plus
• Experience with MS PowerPoint and basic projector settings is preferred

Production Management

• Comfortable directing various supporting techs and assigning tasks
• Ability to keep teens, children, or groups on track
• Basic familiarity with stage management is a plus
• Experience calling cues via ClearComm is preferred
• Knowledge of theatrical terminology or willingness to learn is a plus

Interpersonal

• Calm, polite, helpful, and professional when dealing with Westminster staff and clients
• Mature, appropriate, patient, and approachable when dealing with Westminster students
• Represent Westminster well even under stressful and/or difficult circumstances

Problem-Solving

• When appropriate, tactfully provide advice to achieve a successful show
• Discuss production needs/goals to help guide clients to achievable decisions
• Possess strong critical thinking skills to trace/diagnose problems and provide solutions

Environment

• Professional, business-casual setting
• Wear neat, functional clothing — be prepared to both work (setup up equipment, run lines, etc.) and meet with Westminster clients/staff every day

 

PROCESS
Pre-Screening/Interviews

• Applications will be screened by Han Kim
• Interviews may be conducted by Han Kim

Auditions

• Applicants may be asked to work an event with a current Westminster tech/staff member

 

CONTACT

• Han Kim, Westminster A/V and Media Coordinator