CTC Design Fellow (Chautauqua Theater Company)Seasonal Employment
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Job Location:
Chautauqua - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Chautauqua Theater Company Design Fellowships are offered to early-career designers and graduate-level candidates in scenic lighting sound projections and costume design. Design fellows assist designers on mainstage productions and are provided with other design opportunities.
The Chautauqua Theater Company summer season will consist of fully produced productionsas well as several new play workshops/readings. To learn more about the season and the company please visit . We build our season around the Actors Equity Safety Guidelines in addition to following the guidelines of the CDC IATSE USA and SDC.
CTC is committed to the values of Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility. Our statement regarding IDEA work may be found here: Your Work Day
- Design fellow students assist designers on all mainstage productions and have their own design opportunities for the New Play Workshop series and the Drama League new plays.
- Mentorship occurs throughout the summer season.
- Other projects as assigned.
About Your Compensation
- All design fellow students receive a full scholarship to attend the program housing up to $250 travel reimbursement and a weekly stipend of $450. A gym membership is also included.
- For details about housing go to the About Living on the Grounds section.
About the Referral Program
About Your Schedule
Chautauqua Institution and Chautauqua Hotel Company offer flexible schedules full and part-time for seasonal employment during summer operations starting annually each June and concluding in August. Seasonal employment may be available earlier (pre-season) and beyond season (post-season) based on business needs and candidate availability. Schedules typically include evenings weekends and/or holidays as a you will confirm your final schedule with management at the time of an interview and offer of employment you should generally anticipate the following schedule options for this position:
A typical work week is 5-6 days averaging 40 hours per week. Scheduled hours will include evenings weekends and holidays based on business needs.
About Living on the Grounds
This position offers employer-provided housing and parking. Housing includes a private bedroom and shared living space. Residency starts in early June and ends mid-to-late August.
About Chautauqua Institution
Chautauqua Institution is a not-for-profit global convener of dialogue on the most significant issues of the day through engagement across four pillars of the arts education religion and recreation. The Chautauqua community is located on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York State and comes alive each summer with a unique mix of visual and performing arts lectures interfaith worship/programs and recreational activities. Chautauqua Institution owns and operates Chautauqua Hotel Company a comprehensive hotel food & beverage conferencing and events organization.
Discovering Your Chautauqua Experience
There are countless ways that our talent will engage with our mission vision and diverse communities and you are invited to immerse yourself in our programming as a gateway to this experience. Employees will receive a traditional Chautauqua gate pass free of cost which provides access to many of our programs at the Amphitheater.
Our Commitment to IDEA
Chautauqua Institution values Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) as a priority in our strategic plan 150 Forward. One of our five core values is The dignity and contributions of all people. We are committed to creating conditions where everyone can engage as complete and valued participants in the Chautauqua experience. The Institution is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable and inclusive hiring practices. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against based on any status protected under federal state or local law. We especially welcome applications from those who can demonstrate experience engagement and professional expertise in IDEA.
Joining Our Talent Community
Join our talent community online at You are encouraged to learn more about Chautauqua Institution at and view the 150 Forward Strategic Plan at .
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About Company
Welcome to Chautauqua Institution! We are a community of artists, educators, thinkers, faith leaders and friends dedicated to exploring the best in humanity.
