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 four 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. Deadline extended to April 17 for Volunteer Coordinator Internship.
Fringe Central Set Design Intern
To apply, send resume and cover letter to internships@hollywoodfringe.org by April 1, 2017.
Fringe Central is the social hub of the Hollywood Fringe Festival. Each year a brand new design is created and implemented. Applicants should have a specific interest in design, painting, and carpentry.
Qualifications
- Interest in design, decorating, carpentry, and/or painting
- Prior experience in set design a plus
- Willingness and ability to perform physical labor and get dirty
- Willingness to perform a variety of tasks and eagerness to participate
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with design team to envision a whole new Fringe Central
- Assist with building Fringe Central (including set decoration, carpentry, and painting)
- 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 design, carpentry, and painting
- Intern will learn about tools used in the field of set design
- Intern will learn about reading set and build plans
- Intern will see direct results of efforts as Fringe Central is enjoyed by thousands during Fringe
Details
- 5 hours a week in the month of May (remote brainstorming)
- 6-8 hours a day during load-in week
- Hours are roughly 9 to 5
- Intern will work directly under the Fringe Set Designer
Fringe Events Intern
To apply, send resume and cover letter to internships@hollywoodfringe.org by April 1, 2017.
Special events make the Fringe life worth living. 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
- Background in customer service is a must, experience working at large events is preferred
- Ability to keep a level head in the midst of great fun and confusion
- DIY skills a major plus
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Hollywood Fringe staff on ways to decorate and theme major Fringe events, including Opening Night, Fringe Runway, Fringe Prom, Fringe Rocks, and Closing Night
- Assist staff with sourcing, making, and assembling event decor
- Assist with day-of decoration, set-up, strike, and management of events
- Assist in managing event volunteers
- Intern serves as a point of contact between festival staff and other event staff
What You Will Gain
- Intern will gain experience in major event planning and management for crowds of up to 700 guests
- Intern will receive hands on festival experience and become well-versed in all aspects of the Hollywood Fringe Festival
- Intern will have a lot of fun
Details
- 5 hours a week in the month of May (remote brainstorming)
- 10-25 hours a week in the month of June (will vary depending on event schedule)
- Hours will vary from afternoon event set-up to late night hours
- Intern will work directly under the Outreach Director
FringeTV Production Intern
To apply, send resume and cover letter to internships@hollywoodfringe.org by April 1, 2017.
Applicants are encouraged to watch an episode or two of FringeTV 2016. 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
- 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
- Hours will vary from early morning to late night
- Intern will work directly under the FringeTV Director
Volunteer Coordinator Intern
To apply, send resume and cover letter to internships@hollywoodfringe.org by April 17, 2017.
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 Shoppe, and promoting the festival along Theatre Row
What You Will Gain
- Intern can expect to gain experience in management and administration
- Intern will receive hands on festival experience and become well-versed in all aspects of the Hollywood Fringe Festival
- Intern will have a lot of fun
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
- Intern will work directly under the Volunteer Director