THEATRE LIGHTING AND SOUND INTERN- FALL 2026
I. POSITION OBJECTIVES: To provide excellent assistance in the areas of Lighting and Sound design and implementation 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: $8000 for 16 weeks plus free housing
Schedule: August 31, 2026- December 20, 2026
Full time salaried position; schedule will flex between daytime, evening and weekend hours depending on ECCT production schedule
III. POSITION RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to: Technical Director
Supervises: Community volunteers
Coordinates with: Volunteer crew heads
IV. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
· Working toward BA/BS in Technical Theatre, Lighting or Sound Design, Tech Ed or related field desired or comparable experience in the field
· Solid knowledge of theatrical lighting design and implementation
· Solid Knowledge of sound reproduction and design
· Knowledge of special effects software and design
· Knowledge of scenic construction and painting
· Knowledge of theatrical style, conventions and terminology
· Strong oral communication skills
· Background in or appreciation of theatre
· Demonstrated ability to recruit and 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 lighting and sound design and implementation assistance for 5 ECCT Fall 2026 productions including COME FROM AWAY, PETE THE CAT, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD and RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER.
· Assist with scenic construction and painting for productions and special events as capable
· Supervise volunteers on work nights
· Serve on the running crew for shows
VI. HOW TO APPLY
Submit cover letter, current resume and portfolio to ECCT by email at info@ecct.org, by mail or in person at 1814 Oxford Ave. Eau Claire WI 54703. Application deadline is August 21, 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.