(Updated 5/1/2023)
Coachella Valley Repertory is an educational, dramatic and musical theatre organization that offers thought-provoking, innovative theater of substance, and a voice to a wide range of artists and visions. CVREP provides productions and outreach programs that positively enrich, enhance and impact the quality of life for residents and visitors in the Coachella Valley.
The vision of Coachella Valley Repertory is to be nationally recognized as a premier theatre organization where reimagined, new and innovative works and education programs are cultivated. By fostering a residence where students, professionals, artists and theatre lovers will come together, CVREP provides an intimate theatrical setting for audiences to connect, be inspired, and discover their passion and commitment to artistic excellence.
CVRep is one of the only Actor’s Equity Association theatres in the Valley that can offer a professional learning experience to young professionals. Internship participants will be assigned projects and responsibilities that contribute to the day-to-day running of the company both in the administrative offices and the production teams.
To apply for any of the below positions, please send a resume to jhankinson@cvrep.org.
FULL TIME / PART TIME POSITIONS
BOX OFFICE MANAGER
The Box Office is the heart of every theatre, setting the tone for every patron’s experience. Customer Service is second-nature, so our Box Office Manager understands the importance of being the first interaction most people have with our theatre. In addition, our Box Office Manager is responsible for daily, weekly and monthly reports; managing events in our ticketing system; regular communication with our patrons; and scheduling Box Office staff. This position is full-time. Pay based on experience, and starts at $20 / hr.
GRANT WRITER
CVRep is seeking a part-time Grant Writer who assists the Executive Artistic Director and Managing Director in the development and writing of public and private grant proposals. Primary duties and responsibilities include preparing and submitting grant applications, researching funding sources and evaluating funding feasibility, overseeing contract compliance; compiling budgets, statistical, and information data; and organizing filing and maintaining documents, correspondence, etc.
SCENIC CARPENTER
Coachella Valley Repertory (CVRep) is seeking a part-time Scenic Carpenter for its 2023-2024 season. The Scenic Carpenter would work closely with Directors, Scenic Designers, and technical staff to build, install and tear-down various sets and scenic elements for five main stage productions, and various events through spring. Pay based on experience, and starts at $19 / hr. Hours vary depending on production schedule, and may include weekends and evenings. Position begins end of September and runs through mid-April 2023.
PAID INTERNSHIPS
SCENIC INTERNSHIP
Scenic, technical and lighting / audio interns would be learning hands-on skills in carpentry, lighting and electrical design, and professional sound production. Interns would be assisting their department heads with the specific technical needs of CVRep’s upcoming productions, and coordinating the needs of designers and designs on stage and off.