Technical Theatre Intern

CU Campbellsville University

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Campbellsville Campus Until 10/4/2026 0+ years exp First posted August 5, 2026 Last posted August 5, 2026
Job description

Job Description

BS - Theatre, Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental productions and activities.
Interest in technical theatre, stagecraft, or live event production. Basic knowledge of scenery, lighting, sound, costumes, stage management, or theatrical production practices.
Willingness to learn new technical skills and work together in a fast-paced production setting. Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team while following the direction of faculty and production staff.
Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed for rehearsals and performances.
Capacity to safely lift and carry up to 40 pounds and meet the physical demands of theatrical production, including standing, climbing ladders, bending, and moving production materials.
  • Assist with the operation and organization of the costume shop, scenic shop, and sound and lighting booth. 
  • Help construct, paint, install, maintain, and take down scenery for productions. 
  • Assist with organizing, maintaining, altering, laundering, and keeping an inventory of costumes. 
  • Support the setup, operation, and maintenance of lighting, sound, and projection equipment. 
  • Assist with backstage operations, scene changes, and technical rehearsals. 
  • Help keep theatre facilities, production spaces, tools, and equipment clean and safe. 
  • Assist with organizing and maintaining inventories of costumes, scenery, props, and technical equipment. 
  • Help faculty/staff prepare materials for productions. 
  • Assist in coordinating and organizing production materials, schedules, and shop activities.
  • Help obtain and maintain production documentation as assigned. 
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to student workers when requested by Faculty/Staff. 
  • Participate in load-in, strike, and special events sponsored by the Theatre Department. 

     •    Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental productions and activities.

About this role

Summary

Assist with scenic, lighting, costume, and technical theatre operations in a campus setting.

Job title

Technical Theatre Intern

Experience level

entry level

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

education

Location requirements

Campbellsville Campus, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

theatrescenerylightingsoundcostumeorganizationcommunicationteamwork

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

stagecraftlightingsoundcostumesstage management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site