Technical Theatre and Design Assistant (Intern)

Internship – Arts Center Tech/Design Assistant

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Career Pathways

Experience: Entry-level

Job Code: NA

Location: 218 2nd Street | Pikeville, KY (Walkable from UPIKE)

Supervisor/Reports To: Technical Director (The App)/Angela Lockhart (UPIKE)

Motivated and detailed-oriented intern to join the Appalachian Center for the Arts team. This internship will provide hands-on experience in Technical Theatre and Design, allowing intern to apply academic knowledge in a real-world setting. Intern will assist professionals with projects that help improve the efficiency of live performing arts shows during the summer camp season. Each year, The App holds 3 performance-based summer camps and one technical theatre-based summer camp, serving over 100 local children, ages 5-18. This year we are adding an adult summer camp for individuals 18+. Intern will assist the production team during the performance-based summer camps.

Organization Description: The Appalachian Center for the Arts serves as a vibrant regional arts hub in downtown Pikeville, dedicated to theater, music, and visual arts. It aims to celebrate the area’s rich cultural history while fostering community enrichment through high-quality entertainment and artistic education. Interns will have the opportunity to gain:

• Hands-on experience in a performing arts work environment. • Opportunity to build problem solving and design skills. • Opportunities to network with professionals in the…