Summer 2021 Big Top Chautauqua Internships

Big Top Chautauqua Internships provide training and experience to interns during our summer season.
Consider joining the Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua team for our 2021 summer season. We seek
interns looking for an opportunity to learn how a professional venue operates from the inside. The ideal
candidate is eager to learn, has some experience, is a hard worker, gets along well with others, and
enjoys music and working outdoors in a beautiful, rural, setting on the shores of Lake Superior!

As a Big Top Intern you become an integral member of our team, working with staff and other interns.
You'll interact with Big Top board members, patrons, touring personnel, artists, musicians and business
leaders who can all add to your professional experiences.

The Big Top Chautauqua internship program provides educational experiences and on-the-job training
with our professional theater and music industry staff. Big Top’s unique blend of programming gives
interns diverse opportunities of experience in both live theater and music concert production in our
one-of-a-kind, 1,000-seat canvas theater tent.

Internship Length:
Mid-June to mid-September. Internships are typically 16 weeks long, with flexible
start and end dates. Summer internships are full time unless arranged prior to start.
(40+ hours per week)

Compensation:
• Paid stipend: $2000-$4000 based on length of internship
• College credit (not required)
• Guest Pass to all performances
• Discounts at Big Top Gift Shop
• Housing is provided on venue grounds, however space is limited and first come-first serve
• Interns are encouraged to have a car, as “The Tent” is not accessible by public transportation

Required Application Materials:
• A cover letter with a brief personal statement and an outline of career goals
• A resume listing relevant courses, previous experience, and special skills
• 2 academic and/or professional recommendations

For more information, contact Kristen Walczak via email kristen@bigtop.org
Submit application materials via email. Big Top will confirm receipt of applications via email.