2010 National Stage Combat Workshop Intern Positions

The SAFD is looking for a group of Interns to be part of the next installment of the NSCW at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.

WORKSHOP INFORMATION:

Workshops: Introduction to Stage Combat, Actor Combatant Workshop and Advanced Actor Combatant Workshop
Location: University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem, NC
Dates: July 5 to July 24. All faculty and staff members are required to be on site from July 4 through the evening of July 24.
Positions Available: Five Interns
Contact: NSCW Coordinator Mike Mahaffey at NSCWCoordinator [at] safd [dot] org

Interns will be chosen from the ranks of current SAFD Actor Combatants and Advanced Actor Combatants. Those who have not served as an intern previously are encouraged to apply.

Compensation: Interns will receive housing and a small stipend.
Job Description: Interns are the backbone and workhorses of the NSCW. If selected, you will have a variety of responsibilities, which may include (but are not limited to: preparation of spaces, data entry, transportation, workshop morale, assisting in the ISC, serving as the third staff member in the ACW classroom, runner, weapon maintenance, and much more.

Selection Procedures

Priority for the available Intern positions will be given to SAFD members holding Advanced Actor/Combatant status. In the event that there are not enough applicants who meet this qualification, then choices will be based upon the highest degree of skill proficiency. The number of years that have passed since an applicant has served on an NSCW staff will also be taken into account.

Application Requirements:

To apply for an Intern position, please submit the following materials:

  • Letter of Intent outlining the following:
    • Previous NSCW experience
    • If you have computer/word processing skills
    • If you have a car you would be willing to use for SAFD business/transportation (will receive compensation for fuel)*Please note that this will have no impact on your selection, but is for informational purposes only.
  • Your contact information
  • Proof of paid up dues and valid Advanced Actor/Combatant Status (if applicable) Use SAFD membership card.
  • Picture and acting resume
  • Stage combat resume
  • Letter of recommendation from one of the following: Fight Master, Fight Director, Certified Teacher.

The deadline all applications has expired for 2010. Applicants will be notified of staffing decisions no later than April 15, 2009, and those chosen must accept or decline the offer no later than April 30, 2009.