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What do they do?
They develop and perform science-themed educational theatre programs on a year-‘round basis.  In this capacity, the theatre company specializes in using live theatre as an educational tool.


What they are looking for in an intern?

¨        A theatre student who is interested in the educational application of live theatre.

¨        An education student with good theatre background and an interest in using live theatre in educational settings.  


What type of internship?

¨        This would be a performance internship.

¨        The individual would be delivering live performances in the museum galleries 65% of the time.

¨         25% of the intern’s time would be involved in program development and the workshopping of new material.

¨        10% would be involved in other theatre-oriented tasks.


What are the hours?

¨     Hours for an intern are negotiable.  
¨     Peak hours for visitation at the museum are 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays.
 

 

Who will be my mentor?
Larry Gard, Artistic Director - Bio:  

¨        Five years of university teaching experience in theater, and was certified as a secondary teacher in Indiana (English/Theater).

¨        Director of the theatre program at SMV since 1998.

¨        Director of the Lilly Theater at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis from 1987-1998

¨        Has directed 92 productions, written 17 produced plays, and performed a variety of roles for theaters in Virginia, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri and Arkansas.

¨        Member of Actors Equity Association. 


*Speak to your department about credit eligibility. 


Interested? 

Please contact Jeanette Waterman at mailto:ejwaterman@vcu.edu (School of the Arts Career Consultant) with a copy of your resume.  

The Firehouse Theatre Project, a non-profit organization focusing on ontemporary American theater production, seeks a part-time Facility anager. 

The Facility Manager is an hourly position, approximately 10 hrs/week plus additional hours when loading-in shows).  $10/hour start w/ -month review and possible raise.

 

Duties include:

-         routine building maintenance

-         basic plumbing, electrical and carpentry

-         organizing and restocking maintenance and cleaning supplies

-         organizing and maintaining tools and building materials

-         painting

-         light cleaning and trash removal

-         organizing and maintaining prop, costume & furniture storage rooms

-         requires light to heavy lifting and stairs

-         other duties as assigned

 

Requirements:

 

-         The Facility Manager will also act as assistant to the Technical Director and will be responsible for helping build and strike sets for all shows and special events (avg. 6-7 shows/year).  This will require additional hours including evenings and weekends.

-         Candidate must have several years experience in a similar role; 

-         Must be self-motivated w/ good organizational skills and have an interest in making our facility look and function better.  

-         The ideal candidate will have understanding of the basics of a lighting and sound system, however will train the right person.  

 

Please submit resume and references to:  Facility Manager, Firehouse
Theatre Project, 1609 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA  23220 or email to:
info@firehousetheatre.org no later than June 27.

Find great employment listings here:
http://www.vaforarts.org/Default.aspx?pageId=291230

SALARY RANGE: 12.69 - 16.50 USD Hourly
OPEN PERIOD: Friday, March 06, 2009 to Thursday, March 26, 2009
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0303-03/03

POSITION INFORMATION:

Part-time NTE 27-32 hours hours per week.

More than 1 position may be filled.

Temporary position not to exceed 1040 Hours.

PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 03

DUTY LOCATIONS: vacancy(s) in one of the following locations: 1 vacancy - Vienna, Fairfax Co., VA

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:

Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals.

The area of consideration is ALL SOURCES. Applications will be accepted from Career/Career Conditional Federal employees, reinstatement eligibles, those eligible under special appointment authorities, (i.e., handicapped, VRA disabled veterans, etc.), and non-status applicants (i.e., applicant from outside the Federal Service and without any special eligibility), and Job Sharing teams within the area of consideration.

JOB SUMMARY:
Experience your America and build a fulfilling career by joining the National Park Service. Become a part of our mission to unite our past, our cultures and our special places, to establish important connections to the present and build a rich and lasting legacy for future generations.

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts is located in Vienna, Virginia, approximately 20 miles west of Washington D.C. There is no public transportation available.

To view and apply for this vacancy announcement, please go to www.usajobs.gov, search on Wolf Trap National Park, and see vacancy announcement NPS-WOTR-09-11.

Please review the vacancy announcement closely for all qualifications and how to apply. Provide complete dates of employment/volunteer work, how many hours a week you worked, and total credits of completed education.

Theatre Internships ---- Summer 2009

Chicago Opera Theatre, The Actors Theatre Workshop, PLUS Entertainment, and MANY MORE!

For a full list of internships by industry, go to:
http://www.summerinternships.com/world-class-companies/


Saturdays: Nov. 1, Dec. 13, 2008
and Jan. 3, 2009
Williamsburg, VA
Busch Gardens Training Center
follow the signs to auditions.
Dancers’ Call 11:00 am
All other talents 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Tech Interviews 12:00 pm to 5:30 pm

See you there!

Auditions are held on a first come first
served basis.

See you there!

Auditions are held on a first come first served basis.

* If you are under 18, and wish to audition, click here.
* What you should know before you audition, click here.
* Incredible Benefits for Cast Members.

Audition Hotline 800-253-3302.

The Children's Museum of Richmond, a not-for-profit organization, exists to inspire every child's potential by appealing to his/her natural capacity for curiosity, exploration and learning.

JobTitle : Snow Queen or Elf
Location : Legendary Santa - Santa Land @ CMoR
StartDate : November 28th
EndDate : December 24th
Openings : 3-5
Classification : PartTime
JobDescription : The Legendary Santa experience relies on several staff members in Santa Land to ensure that the process is enjoyable for children and families. The characters in Santa Land are an integral part of the Legendary Santa experience. Character Positions within Santa Land include the Snow Queen and Elf.

Responsibilities Include:
Greet children in a pleasant manner
Maintain and excited and cheerful demeanor at all times
Must remain in character at all times while on stage
Must wear the character costume provided by the Children's Museum
Must be comfortable speaking to small children and large groups

Dollars : $10.75/hr
Hours : various
Schedule : Shifts available 8am-8pm times vary
Citizenry : US Citizens/Permanent Residents
Required : Must be able to sit up straight for long periods of time.

To apply:

Contact Katy O'Brien, Assistant Director of Marketing & Guest Services at kobrien@c-mor.org or by phone at 804-474-7007.

Part-Time VCU Apple Campus Representative

What's an Apple Campus Representative?

An iPod wearing, concert throwing, iTunes giving, music blasting, MacBook toting, savvy talking, iMovie editing, pavement pounding, iLife living, iPhone using, student sales and marketing guru.

Sound like anyone you know?

If it sounds like you, apply now at campusreps.apple.com

Dollars : 10/hr
Hours : 15

We have an exciting opportunity available for a motivated Administrative Assistant for our Glen Allen, VA office. This position will serve Central Virginia.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:
• Provides customer service to staff in region/department in regards to ordering, processing of work requests, and special needs.
• Provides administrative support to Regional field offices or Department as necessary for the efficient and effective day-to-day operations.
• Effectively researches, collects, organize and disseminate information in a timely fashion.
• Prepares correspondence, memos, reports and other written materials.
• Assists office volunteers in office-related tasks.
• Assists in creating documents and materials utilizing Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes as well as other databases specific to the Division.
• Answers phone inquiries and routes calls to appropriate staff.
• Prepares simple analyses of requested information or data.
• Follows procedures for tracking projects to ensure completion.
• Ensures all communication to both internal and external customers is conducted in a professional manner.
• Assists with the recruitment and training of office volunteers as requested.
• Processes all income per ACS Guidelines.
• Ensures invoices are processed in a timely manner.
• Alerts facilities management when appropriate to ensure facilities are maintained.
• Maintains petty cash as necessary
• Assists with meeting logistics and operations.
• Makes business based decisions; maintains complete and updated files and records in accordance with standards of the Division, submits timely and accurate reports; meets timelines, follows through; apprises supervisor of status; provides viable & innovative solutions to problems; attends meetings/trainings, adheres to approved policy/procedure, represents the organization in a professional manner.
• Maintains and orders adequate inventory of American Cancer Society materials as requested.
• Ensures the memorial program procedures adhere to ACS guidelines.
• Ensures all safety guidelines and emergency procedures are followed according to ACS guidelines.
• Processes requests for ACS literature and materials in a timely fashion.
• Assist the public with requests for wigs, prostheses, bras and other patient service materials as necessary.
• Proactively and assertively addresses issues as they arise.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
• High School graduate with a minimum of two years of administrative work experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with staff team, volunteers, other organizations, Community leaders and the public at large.
• Intermediate skills on Windows-based PC and Microsoft applications.
• Reliable transportation required

Other Desirable Qualifications:
• Knowledge of general accounting principles preferred.
• Ability to proofread for accuracy
• Good Organizational Skills

Division: 
South Atlantic Division

Preferred Method of Application: 
Through Employer Website
http://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_acs/external/search.do
And search Job ID #: 3595

Priority is being given to performing arts majors. See website.
http://www.footprintsrecruiting.com/china-language-school-teaching-jobs-475.php

Or read below

Employer : Footprints Recruiting
Web : www.footprintsrecruiting.com
FirstName : Melissa
LastName : Faraguna
Email : careers@footprintsrecruiting.com
Telephone : (604)-677-6556
Address : 500-55 Water St.
City : Vancouver
State : BC
Zipcode1 : V6B 1A1

CompanyDescription : Footprints Recruiting is the world's largest ESL employment agency. Our mission is simple; place great teachers in great teaching opportunities.

Whether you're looking for your first teaching job overseas or if you're an experienced teacher looking for your next teaching job abroad, we have a great selection of teaching opportunities available
JobTitle : TEACH ENGLISH FOR DISNEY
Location : Shanghai, China
StartDate : 02/15/2009
EndDate : 02/15/2011
Openings : 10
Classification : FullTime
JobDescription : Footprints Recruiting is proud to be the exclusive recruiter for Disney English.
The magic, the fun, the colors and the success of Walt Disney has come alive in the ESL world at Disney English - Shanghai! If you are looking for a position with top-notch resources and curriculum, and of course a little magic, then working for Disney English is the job for you. Not only will you have the chance to work in the booming metropolis of Shanghai, but you�ll also have the chance to work for a company that knows children like no other.

Disney English offers a curriculum that is engaging and meaningful for children of all ages. Using Disneys beloved characters you will have access to a curriculum and resources one could only dream about! If this sounds like the job for you, then apply today!

Disney English is looking for energetic, motivated individuals to bring to life English curriculum at the Disney English Language Learning Center in Shanghai, China!


LOCATION: Shanghai, China
CONTRACT DURATION: 2 Years
START DATE: Feb 15th, 2009
SALARY: $1,500 to $1,714 USD/Month
(10,500 to 12,000 RMB per month)
TYPE OF SCHOOL: Private
AGE OF STUDENTS: 4-12 years old

BENEFITS:
* Disney provides EFL training & certification
* Free Mandarin classes
* One-month salary at contract completion
* Health Benefits - 100% of the premium and 50% provided for a legal spouse

HOUSING: Upon arrival accommodation is provided for thirty days after which time you are assisted to find your own apartment and given to $621 US/month to go towards housing as a stipend.
AIRFARE: Round-Trip Airfare each year provided.
VACATION: Total 16 Days (5 paid vacation days, plus 11 days off for national holidays)
TEACHING HOURS: 24 hours/week max. 5 teaching days/week

Apply to teach abroad now online @ www.footprintsrecruiting.com
Questions? Call 1-888-677-3166 ext 2001 or 604-677-6556 ext. 2001
Email careers@footprintsrecruiting.com
Citizenry : US Citizens/Permanent Residents
Required : PLEASE NOTE:
EFL certification is required unless you have two years professional experience working in some type of teaching capacity. Candidates with 2 or more years experience teaching English to children are preferred.
Preferred : REQUIREMENTS:

* Native English Speaker
* Bachelors Degree or higher (any Degree)
* No Criminal Background

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