VOLUNTEER
Where would the arts be without the love and commitment of volunteers contributing their valuable time to the cause?
We welcome all volunteers to help us make Fringe a reality. There are literally hundreds of ways to lend a hand.
The best place to start is to register as a volunteer in our database. Once your name is listed, it will be available to the fringe staff for the various tasks required by the festival.
What are the benefits? The great joy of gaining experience working on a large performing arts festival not to mention the sense of camaraderie and fun that comes with working with our great staff. You will also walk away with a fantastic Fringe t-shirt, one drink ticket per shift and lots of great memories.
Additionally, many shows will provide comped or discounted tickets to those that identify themselves as Fringe volunteers.
INTERN
If you are interested in an internship with the Hollywood Fringe Festival, please review the available positions and submit a cover letter and resume to internships@hollywoodfringe.org. Please specify which position(s) you are applying for in your cover letter.
Volunteer Coordinator Intern
To apply, send resume and cover letter to internships@hollywoodfringe.org by April 15, 2019.
Volunteers are the lifeblood of Fringe! Applicants should be excited to work with festival volunteers and learn the ins and outs of the Hollywood Fringe Festival. Must be 18+.
Qualifications
- Specific desire to be involved in the festival on a day to day basis
- Background in customer service/administration
- Ability to lead by example and understand having fun within a professional context
- Ability to keep a level head in the midst of great fun and confusion
Responsibilities
- Intern will help plan and run volunteer events, such as volunteer training
- Volunteer management, deployment, and supervision in festival social space and at events
- Intern serves as a point of contact between Hollywood Fringe staff and other volunteers
- Intern will be trained in and should be prepared to jump into various areas, such as setting up and keeping tidy the social space, staffing the Fringe Concierge, and promoting the festival along Theatre Row
What You Will Gain
- Experience in management and administration
- Event planning and execution
- Hands on festival experience. Intern will become well-versed in all aspects of the Hollywood Fringe Festival
Details
- Some training and remote planning mid-May to end of May
- 20-30 hours a week in the month of June
- Hours will vary from morning to late night hours, scheduling is flexible
- Intern will work directly with the Volunteer Director
Fringe Events Intern
To apply, send resume and cover letter to internships@hollywoodfringe.org by April 15, 2019.
The Fringe Events intern will work directly with the Event Coordinator on the planning and execution of large scale events and parties. Applicants must be outgoing, organized, and able to handle large crowds and loud noises. Must be 18+.
Qualifications
- Specific desire to be involved in late-night Fringe Festival events and planning
- Background in customer service or community engagement as an employee or volunteer, experience working at large events is great!
- Ability to keep a level head in the midst of great fun and confusion
- DIY skills a major plus
- Must be proficient in Google Docs, especially Google Sheets and Google Forms
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Hollywood Fringe Events staff on ways to decorate and theme major Fringe events, including Opening Night, Fringe Runway, Fringe Prom, Fringe Awards and Closing Night
- Assist staff with sourcing, making, and assembling event decor
- Assist with day-of set-up, strike, and management of events
- Assist in managing event volunteers
- Assist in managing entertainment schedules and coordinating during events
- Intern serves as a point of contact between festival staff and other event staff, entertainment, and volunteers
What to Expect
- A fast-paced, collaborative, fun-filled work environment where projects and tasks can change regularly
- Experience in major event planning and management for crowds of 800+ guests
- Hands on festival experience. Intern will become well-versed in all aspects of the Hollywood Fringe Festival
Details
- 5-10 hours a week in the month of May (remote brainstorming)
- 15-25 hours a week in the month of June in Central Hollywood (will vary depending on event schedule)
- Intern must be available the following dates (in addition to other days/times): Wednesday, June 5; Wednesday, June 13; Sunday, June 30
- Hours will vary from early afternoon event set-up to late night hours
- Intern will work with the Hollywood Fringe Programs & Events team
Fringe Programs Intern
To apply, send resume and cover letter to internships@hollywoodfringe.org by April 15, 2019.
The Fringe Programs intern will work directly with the Director of Community Programming on the Fringe Scholarship program and other program specific events. Applicants must be outgoing, organized, and able to handle large crowds and loud noises. Must be 18+.
Qualifications
- Specific desire to be involved in arts programming, event planning, community engagement and data collection
- Background in arts programming, community engagement or customer service as student, employee or volunteer. Experience working events is a plus
- Ability to keep a level head in the midst of great fun and confusion
- Must be proficient in Google Docs, especially Google Sheets and Google Forms
- Candidates who are bilingual are highly encouraged to apply, but it is not required
Responsibilities
- Help plan and execute scholarship specific events including a cabaret night
- Assist with the fulfilling of Hollywood Fringe Scholarship comps with committee and board members, as well as current and potential funders
- Collaborate on a new survey or data collection during the 2019 Festival for potential 2020 program additions
- Collaborate with Hollywood Fringe events staff on major Fringe events, including Opening Night, Fringe Awards and Closing Night
What to Expect
- A fast-paced, collaborative, fun-filled work environment where projects and tasks can change regularly
- Experience in program management and data collection (very important skill set for future arts administrators!)
- Hands on festival experience. Intern will become well-versed in all aspects of the Hollywood Fringe Festival
Details
- 5-10 hours a week in the month of May (remote brainstorming)
- 15-25 hours a week in the month of June in Central Hollywood (will vary depending on program schedule)
- Intern must be available the following dates (in addition to other days/times): Wednesday, June 5; Wednesday, June 13; Sunday, June 30
- Hours will vary from normal working hours to late night hours on event nights
- Intern will work with the Hollywood Fringe Programs team
FringeTV Production Intern
To apply, send resume and cover letter to internships@hollywoodfringe.org by April 15, 2019.
Please watch the FringeTV 2017 Highlight Reel and the 2018 Highlight Reel and be prepared to talk about it. Please subscribe to the Hollywood Fringe YouTube channel and explore our other videos. Must be 18+.
Qualifications
- Interest in film production, including camera, sound, lighting, and script supervision
- Flexibility, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to take direction
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Willingness to perform a variety of tasks and eagerness to participate
- Should have proficiency in Google Docs (especially spreadsheets)
- Ability to bring/use personal laptop on the job a plus
- Editing experience a plus but not required (please note experience in application)
- Production experience, particularly with camera work, a plus but not required (note prior experience in application and include examples via files or links if available)
Responsibilities
- Intern will directly assist Hollywood Fringe staff in the production of FringeTV by performing a variety of production tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Work may include making sure the team stays on schedule, helping set up shots, conducting interviews, running sound, taking photos, and more
- Intern will act as a script supervisor, assistant director, and production assistant (there will be opportunities to use the camera and give creative input)
- Intern will assist by providing comprehensive visual coverage of the festival (with photos and video), both independently and according to a pre-set schedule
- Intern will also assist with a variety of daily tasks like cleanup and errands
What You Will Gain
- Intern can expect to gain hands on experience in film production and leadership by working in various production roles
- Intern will learn about camera equipment and have the opportunity to use equipment
- Intern will see direct results of efforts as FringeTV goes online during the festival
Details
- Mid-May through June, 15-20 hours per week
- Intern must be available the following dates (in addition to other days/times): Wednesday, June 5; Wednesday, June 13; Sunday, June 30
- Hours will vary from early morning to late night
- Intern will work directly under the FringeTV Director