Production Internship Student

About the Employer

Job Summary

Middle school design and production intern provides students with hands-on, real-world experience in theatre design and production while supporting middle school performing arts programs. Under the guidance of a mentor teacher, the intern assists with and mentors students in areas such as props, scenery, costumes, lighting, sound, hair and makeup, and publicity for classroom projects and school productions.

Experience

• Six (6) months related experience with backstage and front of house protocol/etiquette and the process of technical rehearsals for production intern preferred.
• Six (6) months related advanced experience in at least one design and production discipline, preferably more, and working knowledge of design and production as a whole for middle school design and production intern preferred.

Work Environment

Location Office, school or similar indoor environment: Over 2/3 of the time Outdoor environment: Under 1/3 of the time Shop environment: Under 1/3 of the time Exposure Work near moving mechanical parts: Between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time Noise Level Moderate: Over 2/3 of the time Weight & Force Lifting and Carrying Requirements Up to 25 pounds: Under 1/3 of the time Travel Requirements N/A

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Works with mentor to develop creative solutions for incoming design or production projects.
• Works independently to create final, professional-quality materials.
• Middle school design and production intern - Mentor Apex Arts middle school theatre students in the art of design and production. This may include props, set, costumes, lights, sound, hair and makeup, and publicity. Production intern - will be responsible for running lights and possibly sound for showcases and small productions in the black box theater and the mainstage at Apex Arts’ Studio 39.
• Participates in offsite work, when possible and as needed, including installation of graphic materials and on-location video shoots.
• Performs general office duties, including basic record keeping and maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Other: Must be a student at an AACPS high school required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Middle school design and production intern Demonstrated proficiency (designing for stage and working collaboratively with an artistic team.
• Production intern Knowledge of or familiar with Eos lighting consoles and QLab sound software or similar systems. Should be detail oriented, adept at following a script, and attentive at keeping an accurate calendar.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and harmoniously with others and at the direction of department staff.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. video/web conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications

Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

Daily Access to Reliable Transportation

Daily access to reliable transportation is required.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Standing: Under 1/3 of the time
• Walking: Under 1/3 of the time
• Sitting: Between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Keyboarding: Between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Climbing (ascend/descend): Under 1/3 of the time
• Talking: Under 1/3 of the time
• Hearing: Under 1/3 of the time
• Repetitive motions: Under 1/3 of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision

The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• No special vision requirements

Approved Date

9/1/2026

Established Date

7/1/2026

Title Code

Y00211

Title

Internship: Production Student

Alternate Title

Internship: Production Student

Reports To

Generic: Manager Specific:

Organization

• Division: Academics
• Business Unit: College & Career Readiness
• Department: College & Career Readiness - Secondary
• Negotiated Agreement: N/A

Unit

0

FLSA Exemption Status

Non-exempt

Grade

Temp

Job Family

Educational Support Services