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Internship - Arts Center Tech/Design Intern

Division: Internship

Department: Career, Vocation, and Leadership

Experience: Entry-level

Job Code: NA

Location: 218 2nd Street | Pikeville, KY

Supervisor/Reports To: Technical Director (The App)/Angela Lockhart (UPIKE)

Internship Window: 7/1/26 - 8/15/26

Motivated and detailed-oriented intern to join the Appalachian Center for the Arts team. This internship will provide hands-on experience in Technical Theatre and Design, allowing intern to apply academic knowledge in a real-world setting. Intern will assist professionals with projects that help improve the efficiency of live performing arts shows during the summer camp season. Each year, The App holds 3 performance-based summer camps and one technical theatre-based summer camp, serving over 100 local children, ages 5-18. This year we are adding an adult summer camp for individuals 18+. Intern will assist the production team during the performance-based summer camps.

Organization Description: The Appalachian Center for the Arts serves as a vibrant regional arts hub in downtown Pikeville, dedicated to theater, music, and visual arts. It aims to celebrate the area's rich cultural history while fostering community enrichment through high-quality entertainment and artistic education. Interns will have the opportunity to gain:

• Hands-on experience in a performing arts work environment.
• Opportunity to build problem solving and design skills.
• Opportunities to network with professionals in the performing arts.
• Insight into how technical theatre operations work and contribute to overall success.

Internship Duties, Responsibilities, and Career Competencies:

• Assist in building and designing sets and props for theatre productions. (C, TW, CSD, CT, T)
• Help with back stage show run duties. (C, TW, P, SCD, L)
• Assist in event set ups. (C, TW, CSD, L)
• Help with sound and light designs. (C, TW, P, CSD, CT, T)
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Technical Director. (C, TW, P)

Competencies/Skills: Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T)

Qualifications:

• A current UPIKE student with interest/major/minor in Theatre or relevant field.
• No prior work experiences needed.
• Experience with power tools, musical instrument and band setup, painting, arts, and theatre is helpful but not necessary.

Other Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Enjoyment in working with children.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Weekend work is required.

Work Schedule: The App's performance summer camps run on two week cycles. Camps meet for two weeks on weekdays from 8:30-3:30 and have three weekend performances at the end of each two week cycle. The App's adult summer camp will meet for a two week period in the evenings with three weekend performances at the end of the two week cycle. Intern must be available for scheduling during these times. Hours will not exceed 40 hours per week.

Physical Demands:

• General Activity: Sit 1-2 hours/day, stand/walk 5 hours/day
• Use of Hands/Feet: Primarily using hands for typing, operating equipment, or handling materials.
• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 pounds (with the help of another person) occasionally.
• Physical Demands: This is a physical job that requires you to be active.

Essential Skills and Professional Expectations:

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  
• Comfortable working both independently and in a team environment.
• Must be able to manage stress, stay focused, and maintain professionalism in various situations.

Number of Positions: 1

Pay Rate: Beginning at $8.75/hour

Location: 218 2nd Street | Pikeville, KY

Terms: Upon hire, the intern must register for the Summer II Internship course. To receive course credit, students will complete assignments concurrently with internship work. Students are required to work a total minimum of 80 hours and will eligible for the following credit hours: 80-119 hours of work + course completion = 2 credit hours; 120-159 hours of work + course completion = 3 credit hours; 160-199 hours of work + course completion = 4 credit hours; 200-239 hours of work + course completion = 5 credit hours; 240+ hours of work = 6 credit hours. Summer interns in this position cannot exceed 40 hours of work per week.

Application Notes: Resumes and applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.