Internship – Stage ManagementIntern Position Can you imagine jump-starting your career in an internship that encourages you to challenge the status quo? Do you want to be part of the next generation of talent Cirque du Soleil is known for? Are you ready to take the skills you've learned in the classroom and apply them to real-world hands-on work experience? That's what we're looking for in our next Stage Management Interns. We are looking to hire approximately 6 stage management interns for our Resident Shows, one of whom will have a focus on our youth artists.As a Stage Management Intern you will:· Gain hands-on experience to develop skills and gain knowledge about the operations of the production company;· Learn more about your field of study and your career goals while establishing a network of professional contacts, mentors, and references;· Gain insight into the key competencies, skills, and work characteristics employers seek;· Be expected to follow all employee guidelines, policies and procedures as well as act in a professional manor;· Be required to meet all mandatory assignments/projects and readings issued by your manager;· Be expected to do all other duties as assigned by your manager.To be considered for this internship, you MUST meet all of the below requirements:· Ability to work in the US without immigration sponsorship from Cirque du Soleil;· The ability to participate the entire length of the internship program (currently 12 consecutive weeks with availability throughout the year);· Hold enough credits within your college or university to be classified as either a Junior or Senior; o Exception – Current MFA or graduate program students also qualify.· The ability to receive college credit for the internship is appreciated; o Exception – you may apply for an internship during the semester or quarter immediately following graduation only.· Have a 3.0 G.P.A (cumulative or within your degree program);· Application must include the following two components: o Resume containing relevant experience in stage management; o Essay requirement (MINIMUM 300 words): How would an internship with Cirque du Soleil help meet your future goals and what distinguishes you from other applicants? o RESUME AND ESSAY CAN BE SUBMITTED TOGETHER AS ONE DOCUMENT. SUBMISSIONS THAT DO NOT INCLUDE BOTH RESUME AND ESSAY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.Other requirements of Cirque du Soleil internships:· Willing to work in Las Vegas, NV (no relocation assistance provided);· Willing to work on weekends, nights and holidays as needed or required;· Ability to provide your own transportation and housing while participating in the internship;· Ability to live or provide for your own means on a minimum wage;· Ability to communicate in English;· Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet;· Excellent verbal and written communication skills;· Verification of the right to work in the United States for Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, as demonstrated by completion of the Form I-9 upon hire and the submission of acceptable documentation (as noted on the Form I-9) verifying one’s identity and work authorization; · Although not a pre-employment condition, this position requires you to be fully vaccinated. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be considered.Interested in this internship opportunity? Please submit your resume and essay here.Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, national origin or ancestry.Applications will close on April 1, 2022.