Summer Internship - Automation & Effects

Sight & Sound is an organization comprised of people with diverse talents coming together as one in Christ to tell His story through who we are and what we do. We foster a culture of love for God and love for others, trust and teamwork, and a collaborative environment in which we get to do our best work every day.

The Automation & Effects (A & E) Intern at Sight & Sound will be given opportunities to apply classroom knowledge, deepen and expand their practical skills, participate in a wide variety of hands-on experiences through cross department shadowing, and participate in leadership development sessions. Interns will be included in the daily operations of the team with whom they are interning. Specific responsibilities will vary, depending on the internship location and the number of hours the intern will be working each week. This is a full time, paid internship.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Learn about the mission, culture, and daily operations of Sight & Sound Ministries, Inc.
• Support the A&E team in daily operations and tasks.
• Work under the direction of the Technical Director on specific projects that are intended to provide an educational experience as well as a tangible benefit to the team.
• Shadow in other departments during the course of the internship.
• Assist with disassembly of current show sets
• Assist with assembly of future show sets including, but not limited to, the installation of rigging, automation, electronic, and lighting effects.
• Attend weekly leadership development sessions with other company interns where leaders from throughout the company will present a variety of leadership and cultural topics.

Prerequisites:

• Currently enrolled, and in good standing, with an accredited post-secondary education program. Priority will be given to students in the second half of their educational program.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical documents.
• Basic soldering skills and electronics knowledge.
• Ability to interpret data, draw conclusions and make recommendations.
• Ability to work on your own after being trained on a task.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn through a variety of experiences.
• Ability to receive both affirming and constructive feedback.
• Regularly lift weight and / or exerts force up to 50 pounds.

"In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire."