* Salary Grade SG 100* * Recruitment Hourly Pay Rate: $15.00 *
* Work Location is Town Hall 111 E Second Street, Clayton (Johnston County) *
 
The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for a Cultural Arts Intern for the Cultural Arts Department. The Town of Clayton employs more than 300 full-time staff in areas including police, fire, and electric utilities. The Town of Clayton also offers a range of PT positions including positions in Parks & Rec, Library, and Cultural Arts.
 
The Town of Clayton is the fastest growing town in Johnston County, which is the fastest growing county in the State of North Carolina. The vision for the Town of Clayton includes a thriving town where growth contributes to the quality of life enjoyed by long-time residents and newcomers alike; easy access but with an atmosphere that feels smaller than it is; a system of parks and greenways that connect people and places; neighborhoods with a variety of quality living options; a town that offers opportunities for people to live, create, shop and eat; a bustling and historic downtown, and businesses that are successful, growing, and investing in the community.
The purpose of the Cultural Arts Internship is to gain hands-on experience in front of house and technical crew support, resulting in the ability to lead all facets of event management.

• Receive guests in a friendly manner

• Respond courteously to rental clients and other employees

• Assist with set up and break down of events

• Provide support to lead tech and lead event staff

• Artist/Performer load in and stage set up

Learning Outcomes:

• Identification of the various roles that are required for event management

• Expert in standard hospitality expectations

• Flexibility with the wide range of event/rental timeframes

• Understanding next steps before being told by a leader

• Multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES:

• Candidates for this internship should possess a basic knowledge of event support/management and technical abilities; possess the ability to work with large groups of people; be student minded

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School or College student.

• Experience in theater productions, school drama productions, assembly (church) audio/lighting/tech team preferred.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 16 years or older by the internship start date.

• Must be available to work evenings and weekends.

 
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To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders. Degrees must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text Resume’s on the on-line application) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. “See Resume” or “See Attachment” WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completing an on-line application form.
 
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. Credit and motor checks are required for some administrative, finance and operational positions. Applicants will be required to take and pass a Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol screen once they are verbally given a conditional offer of employment. Depending on the position, employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol screens throughout their employment. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). Town of Clayton is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas at this time.**
 
When a salary range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills & abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The Town of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring salary will not exceed hiring pay range unless approved by the Town Manager.
 
Town of Clayton employees enjoy many benefits including a retirement pension plan, 401K membership, Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave, State Health Plan, and various other benefits. Benefits information can be found by going directly to the Town of Clayton website at: https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/251/Benefits