Technical Theater Summer 2026 Intern (OPS) jobs in United States
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Florida State University · 1 day ago

Technical Theater Summer 2026 Intern (OPS)

Florida State University is home to The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art located in Sarasota, Florida. The Technical Theater Summer Intern will assist the Production Manager with operations, maintenance, and performances during the Summer Circus Spectacular.

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Responsibilities

Training with the Technical Staff of the Historic Asolo Theater on Sound, Lighting, Video, Set, Basic Rigging, Props and Stage Management
Real-time operations of live circus shows, including daily stage preparations, cleaning and reset for next shows and communications with Artists, Box Office and Front of House Staff
Besides event-based activities, interns will participate in theater maintenance, safety training and learn about requirements and membership in the associated technical and artist unions (IATSE, et al)

Qualification

Stage managementLighting operationsSound operationsBasic riggingBack of house logisticsTechnical theater rolesScenic prepWardrobe careBox office workflowCommunication

Required

Ability to start internship promptly on June 5, 2026, and stay through July 31, 2026
High School Diploma minimum with some theater training at high school or college level
Interest in performing arts with a familiarity with theater arts including: Basic knowledge of stage spaces, Back of house logistics, Technical theater roles
Valid Driver's License or ability to obtain prior to hire

Preferred

College theater training, including but not limited to: Stage management, Lighting and sound operations, Scenic and wardrobe prep and care, Box office/front of housework flow

Company

Florida State University

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Florida State University is an American public space-grant and sea-grant research uivnersity.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$108.2M
Key Investors
National Science FoundationNational Institutes of Health
2024-02-23Grant· $6M
2023-01-27Grant· $72.7M
2021-10-14Grant· $14.5M

Leadership Team

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Ebe Randeree
Associate Dean. College of Communication & Information
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Jeff Latimer
Director of IT for College of Medicine and FSU Health
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