Performing Arts Intern| Part-Time | Rupp Arena

Oak View Group

  • Lexington, KY
  • $12.00 per hour
  • Training
  • Part-time
  • 2 days ago
Oak View Group:Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet. Position Summary:The primary focus of the intern hired for this position shall be historical research on past theatrical performances and milestones.Additional Internship Goals
  • Utilizing research and data organization skills, establishing a database of historical performances
  • Supporting current range of events from operational support, documentation, and project management
  • Work with additional support teams to understand dynamics of marketing, ticketing, and local outreach in support of local community theatre program development.
This role will pay an hourly rate of $12.00This position will remain open until Sept 28, 2025. About the Venue:Lexington Opera House is a historic and intimate performance theatre that hosts local and national artists, musical acts, and comedic acts throughout the year. Responsibilities:Job Duties:The primary focus of the intern hired for this position shall be historical research on past theatrical performances and milestones. Theatrical information gathering and cataloging, in addition to Theatre Management. The benefits to the intern are both exciting and educational and include further development of research and reporting processes; in addition, this intern will learn about event management; helping to present outstanding performances at the historic Lexington Opera House.This position serves as assistant to the Theatre Manager at the Lexington Opera House. A successful Intern should be able to handle a wide range of projects and should be willing to commit at least 12, and up to 24 hours per week, but with a flexible schedule.Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
  • Theatrical Research – collect, catalog and inventory past performances
  • Production Assistance – strong creative and operational skills
  • Event Assistance – assist with programs, projects, events and duties as assigned
  • Additional event related work – create and assemble materials, record keeping and analysis
Hours/Schedule:Expectation for internship hours of 12-24 hours per week, flexible to have normal business hours, in addition to potential of some event related work evenings and weekends Qualifications:
  • Undergraduate or Graduate Student in Theatre/Performing Arts
  • Detail oriented and focused, needs to be able to work independently, with minimal supervision
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organization and time-management skills
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference:At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds. Equal Opportunity Employer:Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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