WHO WE ARE

The Saugatuck Center for the Arts is a community-based art center transforming lives through innovative education, bold entertainment, and unexpected engagement. We are a community asset, a collaborative partner, and are deeply committed to building a stronger, more vibrant regional arts & cultural landscape.

THIS POSITION

This seasonal internship provides an exciting opportunity to be part of an Equity theatre team at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts. While the internship is focused heavily on Company Management, the position provides opportunities to learn about broader arts administration duties, box office duties, front of house duties, and learn about backstage roles. This internship also provides opportunities to meet and work with professional actors, designers, and directors.

The Company Management Intern serves as an assistant to the MSW Producer, focused on providing an outstanding hospitality experience for theater cast and crew, as well as occasional concert performers and artists. This is a hands-on position involving accommodation preparation, and lots of customer service interaction with cast and crew members.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Assist the Producer with pre-season inspection of lodging accommodations

• Coordinating the move of furniture, appliances, dishes, linens, TV / internet hook-ups, etc., as needed for accommodations

• Physical labor (including some furniture moving and potential cleaning)

• Coordinating move-in and move-out days with the Producer

• Transporting cast members from the airport to the Art Center

• Greeting cast and crew at the Art Center and helping them find their lodging

• Working with the Producer to ensure smooth move-in; troubleshooting hospitality issues

• Handle weekly lodging inspection and cleaning duties as required

• Managing hospitality for photo calls, cast brunches, opening nights and cast parties, alongside the Producer
• Attending staff meetings, production meetings, select performances, and special events

• Taking direction, working unsupervised, and taking initiative

WHAT SKILLS YOU’LL NEED TO SHINE IN THIS JOB

• • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and an outgoing, engaging personality
  • Professional demeanor (even when performing hands-on physical tasks)
  • Exemplary organizational skills and a deadline-oriented, can-do work ethic
  • Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to work well under pressure
  • Ability to toggle between hands-on hospitality work like cleaning to communication with theater professionals
  • Ability to follow directions and work with minimal supervision
  • Appropriate physical condition to perform tasks such as lifting, moving, etc. (must be able to lift up to 30 lbs)

• Hospitality, Events, or Performance Management experience preferred

• Must have a valid driver’s license

REPORTS TO: The Company Management Intern reports to the Producer/Performance Manager.

COMMITMENT: This is a full-time temporary position. Work will begin in May and continue through mid-September, varying from approximately 30-40 hours per week including some weekends and evenings. Hours will vary week-to-week and must be on call 24/7. Use of a personal vehicle, phone, and computer is expected.

COMPENSATION: Negotiable. Housing may be negotiated.

DEADLINE: Submissions will be accepted and considered on a rolling basis.

TO APPLY: Please supply a cover letter and resume with reference contact information.