THEATRE SCENIC CONSTRUCTION INTERN- Spring 2027
I. POSITION OBJECTIVES: To provide excellent assistance in the areas of Scenic Construction, Painting and Design for ECCT productions, rentals and special events. To assist with day to day facilities operations and maintenance for ECCT and The Oxford. To be an active member of the Production Staff, assisting in the areas of painting and/or properties as capable.
II. POSITION CHARACTERISTICS:
Recruited by: Executive Director
Salary/Benefits: $9600 for 20 weeks plus free housing
Schedule: January 4, 2027-May 21, 2027
Full time salaried position; schedule will flex between daytime, evening and weekend hours depending on ECCT production schedule
III. POSITION RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to: Production Manager
Supervises: Community volunteers
Coordinates with: Production Assistant, Volunteer crew heads
IV. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
· Working toward BA/BS in Technical Theatre, Construction Management, Scenic Construction or Design, Tech Ed or related field desired or comparable experience in the field
· Demonstrated scenic construction ability, design ability and painting ability
· Knowledge of theatrical lighting and sound reproduction
· Knowledge of theatrical style, conventions and terminology
· Strong oral communication skills
· Background in or appreciation of theatre
· Ability to work with volunteers
· Ability to manage several projects simultaneously
· Strong organizational skills and highly motivated with strong work ethic
· Ability to work with minimal supervision
V. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND SAMPLE TASKS:
· Provide scenic construction and painting assistance for 7 ECCT spring shows- DRAGONS LOVE TACOS, MURDER AT THE CLASS REUNION, LES MISERABLES, MEAN GIRLS, HENRY AND RAMONA, DISNEY’S MOANA JR. and THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME.
· Assist with outside rentals and special events like Cinderella’s Birhtday Party
· Assist with lighting and sound for productions and special events as capable
· Supervise volunteers on work nights
· Assist props coordinator with construction projects
· Serve on the running crew for shows
VI. HOW TO APPLY
Submit cover letter and current resume to ECCT by email at info@ecct.org, by mail or in person at 1814 Oxford Ave. Eau Claire WI 54703. Application deadline is Friday, October 30, 2026. Phone interviews with qualified candidates will start before the deadline. Questions regarding this position may be directed to Executive Director Wayne Marek at (715) 839-8877.
