Opportunities

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center seeks a Grants and Database Associate. The Grants and Database Associate will report directly to the Director of Institutional Development and work closely with the Executive office to maximize income to The O’Neill through grant making organizations of all types, ensuring organizational compliance with grant terms and deliverables, and researching new funding opportunities. This position will also oversee maintenance and development of Raisers Edge software for purposes of ensuring data integrity all donors and prospects, foundation or otherwise, and create queries and reports to support all fundraising and marketing activities conducted by staff and volunteers.

Bachelor’s degree and/or 2-3 years experience in development required, particularly as it relates to grant writing/reporting. Experience with Raiser’s Edge software highly preferable. A successful candidate will have superior writing and organizational skills, a strong eye for detail, and must be able to work independently. Full-time. Medical/Dental/403(b) available. The O’Neill is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply, send cover letter, resume, and references to generalmanagement@theoneill.org. Application deadline is June 1, 2012.

Each Sound Intern will have the opportunity to work with the engineer in constructing, focusing, and maintaining the equipment package as well as serving as an assistant to all designers throughout the course of the summer. Each Intern will also get to participate in production meetings, rehearsals, and performances (both playback and live mixing) for the National Playwrights Conference, The National Musical Theatre Conference, the Summer Gala, and the Cabaret and Performance Conference. Applicants are expected to have a basic knowledge of sound systems (digital and analogue), equipment maintenance, sound manipulation software, and backstage etiquette. Musical knowledge and design experience are very helpful as well. Interns are also expected to bring a laptop computer with basic editing software to assist the designers when needed.

Interns will work as electricians for each Conference and will have the opportunity to assist designers and program lighting consoles for the National Playwrights Conference and Cabaret & Performance Conference.
Interns will have abundant opportunity to learn from designers, lighting staff, and conference staff regarding design process, industry standards, career options, and new work development. The ideal applicant will have an interest in lighting for the theater and new work development. Basic technical theater skills are preferred, but design experience is not mandatory. A planned career in lighting is not required.
Dates: Start dates will vary from June 8-17, Ending on August 13

This position offers the opportunity to participate in and observe first-hand the overall activities of the National Music Theater Conference and Cabaret & Performance Conference. The Intern will attend rehearsals, discussions with the creative artists and public readings of the works in progress over a four- week period.
The Internship requires computer skills in Word, ability to read music, organizational skills, and an eagerness to learn more about the development of new music theater and cabaret works.
Dates: June 17-August 13

Interns will assist the Production Stage Managers and Assistant Stage Managers on all aspects of the presentation of the National Playwrights Conference, National Music Theater Conference and Cabaret & Performance Conference. This Internship offers the opportunity to learn alongside industry professionals and gain a better understanding of Actors Equity Association (LORT contract); tracking blocking; text changes; scene breakdowns; prop tracking; and other overall duties of the Conferences.
Dates: June 17-August 13

Intern will assist in staffing Company Management front desk, answering phones, assisting with room changeovers, distributing badges and welcome information to guests, completing supply runs, checking in guests, and data entry. Candidates must be proficient with Microsoft Excel, have the flexibility to tackle challenges as they arise, and attention to detail. Experience in an office environment and/or customer service experience is a plus. Every member of the Company Management team is vital to keep the office running, so an eager and positive attitude is a must. Company Management Interns work 8-10 hours, six days per week.

A vital member of the Literary Office, the Literary Intern will assist in reproducing and tracking the scripts and revisions that occur during the National Playwrights Conference and the National Music Theater Conference, as well as offering literary support to the other Conferences on the grounds. In addition to working as a team member in the Literary Office, Interns will also have the opportunity to observe rehearsals and readings of the scripts. The Literary Interns will serve as a Literary Representative on at least two weeks of rehearsal. The ideal candidate is interested in dramaturgy, playwriting, or directing. The position requires excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Duties of this position entail set-up and up-keep of multiple theater spaces, events coordination, and special projects. ATD will not be building scenery in a rep environment, but will be working with designers and others in the production of staged readings of new work with small budgets and less than a week of rehearsal. Candidates should be interested in the technical side of theater (carpentry, run crew, etc.) and able to lift 75 lbs. The ideal candidate works well in a team environment, but also on their own - motivated, bright, able to perform under pressure and come up with non-standard solutions to just about any kind of problem.
Dates: June 1-August 17

Music Assistant positions offer intensive time in a developmental rehearsal process, and close collaboration with top-tier composers and music directors. The Music Assistant is responsible for tracking and distribution of changes in the score, working closely with the composer and music director.
Candidate must be proficient in Finale and have compositional piano skills. A proper candidate is likely a student or early-career music theater composer or music director.

Dates: June 17- July 15

The Housing Coordinator assigns on- and off-campus rooms for approximately 500 guests throughout the summer and ensures guests are comfortable in their accommodations. Additionally, they manage a small team in daily room changeovers. On high volume turn-over days, the Housing Coordinator will help to change over rooms. Position also tracks & distributes keys to our staff and guests and other duties as assigned.
The Housing Coordinator must have a keen attention to detail, proficiency with Microsoft Excel, strong communication skills, and a positive customer service attitude. Company Management staff generally work 10-12 hours, six days per week and share on-call duties for after-hours arrivals/emergencies.
Dates: May 28 – August 18

The Assistant Company Manager coordinates all travel communication with guests and reserves train/plane travel. Responsible for tracking travel expenses and submits mileage reimbursement requests to the business office. ACM will also manage daily van dispatch schedules including train/plane pick-ups, supply runs, and regular van routes to off campus housing, and manage the Company Management office in Company Manager's absence as well as other duties as assigned.
The Assistant Company Manager must have excellent communication skills, strict attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and leadership skills in a team environment. Company Management staff generally work 10-12 hours, six days per week and share on-call duties for after-hours arrivals/emergencies.
Dates: May 28 – August 18

 The AME will work on the National Puppetry Conference, National Musical Theater Conference, the National Playwrights Conference, the summer Theatermakers program with the National Theater Institute, and the Cabaret and Performance Conference. The AME will assist with paperwork, scheduling, and ensuring the safety and functionality of lighting rigs for four spaces and the annual summer gala. Additionally, the AME will help to oversee a crew of 5-7 lighting interns. Applicants should be proficient in LightWright 5, drafting and reading light plots, and using drawings to create a working system. Must be friendly, able to troubleshoot, work with ETC consoles, have strong leadership skills, and work well in a fast-paced environment. An interest in new work development is a plus.
Applicants should submit a letter and resume with three references.