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All new volunteers start as ushers. These individuals, working with a Head Usher, assist patrons to find reserved seats and find reserved seats and assist patrons requiring handicap seating; at the doors exiting to the garage. Ushers assemble and distribute playbills and other programming materials. Ushers assist the theater manager in enforcing liquor license requirements. Before, during, and after the performance ushers interact with patrons to help provide directions and assist with problems. At the end of the performance, ushers pick up used programs and concessions litter and look for items left behind by patrons. Ushers must be comfortable interacting with the public and be able to climb the steps, walk up and down the aisles, and stand during the performance.

Volunteers working as ticket takers scan tickets with electronic scanners and give the patron directions to the proper set of doors or stairs nearest to their reserved seats. Ticket takers need to be able to read fine print on tickets.

Volunteers sell candy, popcorn, and souvenirs. They may also sell the performer’s merchandise. Volunteers working in sales positions need to be comfortable handling cash, making change, and processing credit card sales.

Volunteers are stationed at the in the historic ticket booth out front to distribute previously purchased tickets. Volunteers working Will Call need to be comfortable dealing with the public and be able to work independently.

Volunteers are stationed in the coat check to assist patrons with their coats, hats, umbrellas, and baby strollers.

About:
We aim to provide college students with valuable mentorship and hands-on experience, bridging the gap between the classroom and the workplace. Interns play an integral part in the inner workings of the Weinberg, supporting the administrative staff in their daily activities. Interns will gain insight into the world of nonprofit arts administration, and will build practical skills that are broadly applicable to business, marketing, and communications as a whole. Please note that we do not offer internships backstage, in programming, or in the technical department.

Benefits:
We offer a paid internship. Students are encouraged to check with their college about using the internship for academic credit. In addition, interns will receive access to complimentary tickets to attend Weinberg shows, based on availability.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Manager of Marketing in event promotion…
  • Create and maintain website and social media content
  • Assist in planning and creation of email marketing initiatives
  • Write and edit press releases
  • Assist in designing promotional posters, flyers, and graphics
  • Manage ongoing group sales efforts, ticket sales tracking, event listings, and various PR projects
• Support the Manager of Development in fundraising efforts:
  • Assist in the printing and coordination of regular mailings
  • Follow up with and thank donors via phone
  • Assist in grant research and/or writing
  • Assist with event management/hosting for occasional pre-show parties (as intern is available)
• Occasional manual labor such as lifting, pulling, pushing, etc.
• Additional research and administrative support as requested by supervisors

Desired Skills:

• Exemplary college student with a field of study in one of the following: Communications, journalism, English, theater, dance, music, graphic design, marketing, business, or arts administration. Comparable experience will be considered.
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Detail-oriented self-starter, capable of working in a team or individually
• Some graphic design background is strongly encouraged
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Questions can be submitted to Barbara Hiller, Manager of Marketing, at [email protected]. To apply during the application term, go to https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/frederick.