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 once they are available and submit a cover letter and resume to internships@hollywoodfringe.org. Please specify which position(s) you are applying for in your cover letter.
For an idea of what we'll be looking for, here are the descriptions for HFF18's interns.
*DESCRIPTIONS WILL BE UPDATED EARLY 2019*
Fringe Central Set Design Intern
To apply, send resume and cover letter to internships@hollywoodfringe.org by April 1, 2018.
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, construction, and painting
- 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 with the Fringe Set Designer
Fringe Events Intern
To apply, send resume and cover letter to internships@hollywoodfringe.org by April 1, 2018.
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 or community engagement as a volunteer or employee is mandatory; 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
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Hollywood Fringe Outreach 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 800+ 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)
- 15-25 hours a week in the month of June in Central Hollywood (will vary depending on event schedule)
- Hours will vary from early afternoon event set-up to late night hours
- Intern will work with the Hollywood Fringe Outreach team
Volunteer Coordinator Intern
To apply, send resume and cover letter to internships@hollywoodfringe.org by April 1, 2018.
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 with the Fringe Volunteer Director
Fringe Cabaret Intern
To apply, send resume and cover letter to internships@hollywoodfringe.org by April 1, 2018.
The Fringe Cabaret is one of the most popular shows at Fringe, where participants present a snippet of their show and audience members get a taste of several shows in one sitting. Applicants must be able to keep their cool in a fast-paced live theatre environment. Must be 18+.
Qualifications
- Specific desire to be involved in producing a quality live theatre show
- Background in stage management
- Skills in organization and time/people management
- Ability to keep a level head in the midst of great fun and confusion
Responsibilities
- Intern will help set the stage for Fringe Cabaret before and between acts
- Intern serves as a point of contact between Fringe participants and Fringe staff
- Help check-in participants and keep Cabaret running smoothly
What You Will Gain
- Intern will gain experience in event planning and alternative marketing
- Intern will gain experience in stage management
- 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 directly align with the Fringe Cabaret show schedule
- Intern will work directly with the Fringe Cabaret Director