The Virginia Arts Festival has the following positions currently available:
Seasonal Production Positions Available
The Virginia Arts Festival, entering its 17th season, is a 7 week festival with a 55-plus performance schedule. We are currently seeking experienced individuals for our Seasonal Production Staff. Experience in one or some of the following areas preferred: Stage Management, Carpentry, Wardrobe, Lighting/Electrics, Company Management, Sound, General Run Crew, Event Management. Employment dates vary according to position and event. There are some pre-season work opportunities, but most part-time positions can begin mid-April and continue through mid-June. Local applicants preferred but open to all to apply. Visit www.vafest.org for more information on the Festival performance schedule and locations. To apply, email resume and cover letter to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it please include Seasonal Production in subject line; or you may mail your information to:
Virginia Arts Festival
Seasonal Production Staff Submission
Attn: Gregg Damanti, Production Director
440 Bank Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
No phone calls please. Thank you.
EOE
Virginia International Tattoo Internships
Non-paying internships are available with the Administrative, Production and Operations departments of the Virginia International Tattoo.
These internships offer hands-on experience in working a variety of tasks. Candidates must have strong organizational skills, be able to multi-task, and meet project deadlines. All positions also require good written and verbal communication skills. Interns must be computer savvy and familiar with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Outlook, and Excel. An interest in international or cultural studies is a plus. The position requires working a minimum of 12 hours per week.
Interested individuals may send a resume and cover letter indicating their interest. If this is an internship fulfilling a course requirement, please indicate that information in your cover letter.
Please submit applications to Jennifer Hafner at
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Rhythm Project Associate Director
The Rhythm Project is an after-school world percussion program that uses Caribbean Steelpans to nurture self-esteem through individual and cooperative achievement. Over 120 students in four cities are currently served by the Rhythm Project. There are three elementary and middle school Rhythm Project programs that feed the program's premiere performing ensemble, the All Stars. The All Stars is a year-round program, for high school students, that focuses on instilling discipline and dedication in students through performance and touring opportunities. Two high school and two combined high/middle school groups, in addition to the All Stars, serving the cities of Norfolk, Virginia Beach and York County complete the family of eight Rhythm Project ensembles. www.rhythmproject.org
Type: Full Time
Qualifications: Strong background in teaching Steelpan required. Background in teaching African hand drumming an asset. Performing Arts Master's degree preferred, Bachelor's degree considered. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching and mentoring young students (grades 4 through 12). (S)he will possess working knowledge of Steel pan performance and ensemble direction.
Compensation: Commensurate with education and experience
Application Requirements: Please send Resume, Curriculum Vitae and recently recorded performance (audio or video) via snail mail or email to:
Sophia Subero
Virginia Arts Festival
440 Bank Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
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Timeline
Application Deadline: 12/3
Telephone Interviews: Weeks of 12/10/2012 and 12/17/2012
In-person Interviews and Rehearsal Observation: 1/8/2013 and 1/10/2013
Final Decision: 1/11/2013
Start Date: As soon as possible depending on availability of most suitable candidate