2012 Big Top Job Opportunities

• Development Manager/Volunteer Coordinator
  The Development Manager / Volunteer Coordinator works with and under the direction of the Executive Director to implement activities to ensure adequate financial resources for the organization. Must have broad knowledge of issues related to fund-raising and skills to implement strategies, planning and budgeting, proposal writing, and grant writing. Responsible for meeting goals established in budget areas of: Grants, Donations, Sponsors (show sponsors, tour sponsors, BART sponsors, Tent Show Radio sponsors), Special Events and Projects. Development Manager/Volunteer Coordinator recruits and oversees volunteers and handles all planning, scheduling and recognition of Volunteers and is a liaison with Board, Alumni and BTC Friends groups.
  
  Skills Needed: Customer service personality, at least 5 years proven Fund-raising experience, computer skills, excellent writing and proof-reading skills, grant-writing experience, ability to coordinate groups of people and organize events. Must have a genuine passion for the arts and education. Full-time, salaried, year-round position. Some travel, some work on nights and weekends especially during the summer season.
  
  To apply send resume, letter of interest and salary requirements to:
  Big Top Chautauqua, PO Box 455, Washburn, WI 54891
  Attn: Executive Director
  Or send electronically to terry@bigtop.org
  Please send resume by February 20. Position open until filled.
  
  Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization incorporated in 1986. Our mission is to: provide year-round cultural activities that are both entertaining and educational with emphasis on excellent performances that celebrate history and the environment. We are an equal-opportunity employer. www.bigtop.org

2012 Big Top Chautauqua Internships

• Production Assistant: Sound/Lighting/Stage
  Pay: Stipend
  Status: Full Time
  Dates: June 11th 2012 to September 18th 2012
  Currently seeking an intern in Lighting and Sound who is looking for an opportunity to learn how a professional theater operates. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, has some experience, is a hard worker, gets along well with others, and enjoys music and working outdoors. Duties will include but not be limited to load-in, stage set up, load out, assisting Lighting Director and Audio Crew, general grounds maintenance and stage repair, recycling and trash removal, sweep & mop the stage, and maintain adequate backstage cleanliness. All contracts include stipend and guest pass good for admittance of two guests to all Big Top performances throughout the 2012 season. Big Top Chautauqua is an equal opportunity employer. Must have reliable transportation.

• Assistant Stage Manager
  Pay: Stipend
  Status: Full Time
  Dates: June 11th 2012 to September 18th 2012
  Individual will be responsible for assisting the Stage Manager with rehearsals, performances and other related duties. Candidates must have a good work ethic and ability to take direction while maintaining a positive attitude at all times. ASM will be responsible for all aspects of getting performances loaded-in, set-up, performed, torn-down and loaded out. ASM will be available for all performances and rehearsals if needed, and be prepared to handle stage manager duties alone when scheduled by stage manager. All contracts include stipend and guest pass good for admittance of two guests to all Big Top performances throughout the 2012 season. Big Top Chautauqua is an equal opportunity employer. Must have reliable transportation.

• Arts Management Administrative Assistant
  Pay: Stipend
  Status: Full/Part Time
  Dates: Full and part time internships available throughout the year.
  Duties will be diverse and will include but not be limited to customer service, box office ticket sales, telephone support, new media marketing, distribution, generating reports, contracting, programming, sponsor relations, event management, special project coordination, and assistance on our weekly radio program “Tent Show Radio”. All contracts include stipend and guest pass good for admittance of two guests to all Big Top performances throughout the 2012 season. Big Top Chautauqua is an equal opportunity employer. Must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.

• Program Assistant
  Pay: Stipend
  Status: Full/Part Time
  Dates: February through September 16
  Main duties of this position are to assist with performance and tour contracts, record maintenance, scheduling of rehearsals and communication with BCO band members, script assistance for directors, and other tasks as identified. Specific duties include but are not limited to: Maintain files and records for all performances, prepare performer contracts and assist Executive Director with all contract work, secure lodging as required by contracts, generate reports of performance costs and attendance statistics. Create reports and statistics as requested by Director.

• Audio Crew Intern
  Pay: Stipend
  Status: Full Time
  Dates: June 11th 2012 to September 18th 2012
  Candidate must be eager to learn and should have some experience. Person must be willing to work long days and be a team player to fit in well with our audio crew. Candidate will assist in load-ins, load-outs, microphone placement, wiring the stage, and mixing stage monitors. Must have reliable transportation.

Becoming an Intern

The Big Top Chautauqua internship program provides educational experiences and on-the-job training with our professional theater and music industry staff and artists. Big Top’s unique blend of programming gives our interns diverse opportunities of experience in both live theater and music concert production.

Join Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua team this summer season. We're seeking an intern who is looking for an opportunity to learn how a professional theater operates from the inside. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, has some experience, is a hard worker, gets along well with others, and enjoys music and working outdoors in a beautiful, rural setting on the shores of Lake Superior!

Being an intern at Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua is a rewarding experience. The 2012 Summer Season, includes: Trampled By Turtles, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Glenn Campbell, Riders In The Sky, The Travelin’ McCoury’s, Keller Williams, the Blue Canvas Orchestra and many more popular, national touring artists and theatrical performances.

All our performances are held in a custom, a one-of-a-kind 1000 seat canvas circus tent. All contracts include stipend and season pass for two guests to all performances.

How to Apply: (Please send)

1. A resume of your theatrical/music or other work and experiences that relates to the internship for which you are applying or other work or educational experience.
2. 2 letters of recommendation from people who know your work such as employers, professors, supervisors or mentors.
3. A personal statement of 500 words or less that answers the following questions:
   Why are you interested in an internship at Big Top Chautauqua?
   What strengths would you bring to this internship?
   What are your career goals and how do you see this internship as helping you to achieve these goals?

Where To Send
Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua
Attention: Tom Fabjance
P.O. Box 455
Washburn, WI 54891
Email: production@bigtop.org