Job descriptions

Job Descriptions
On-site Volunteers

These are full-time seasonal positions.
The applicant must be available to be on-site in Costa Rica
from June 16 - August 3, 2019

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in education, theatre or related field (Master's degree preferred)
Minimum of two years of full-time teaching experience in formal and/or informal educational settings (5+ years preferred)
Experience leading and/or supervising college students or other adults
Conversational Spanish, or commitment to learn by June 2019 (advanced Spanish ability strongly preferred)
Experience directing theatrical productions (musicals preferred)
Exceptional flexibility and creative problem solving skills
Experience interacting significantly with individuals from different cultural backgrounds
Strong ability to give and receive constructive criticism
Passion for educating the whole person through music and theatre
Ability to work long days in a fast-paced, intensive environment
High level of self-awareness

Responsibilities

Stage and direct musical theatre production
Assist and support Program Coordinator in overseeing all aspects of the program and ensuring the safety and well-being of teen and child participants, college interns, and volunteers
Supervise and mentor college interns; regularly observe their work and provide feedback and guidance to implement the program in accordance with the mission of FCCMT
Engage with members of the Monteverde community
Collaborate on the oversight of all program purchases within an established budget
Assist in planning and preparation for summer program; approximately 1-2 hours per week April through early June

Required Qualifications

High school graduate and at least one year of college, or equivalent work experience
Theatre major preferred
Experience designing and building sets for musicals or plays
Experience in carpentry and use of power tools highly preferred
Experience with Lighting & Sound Design including rigging/hanging, focusing and circuiting (basic electrical engineering)
Creativity and willingness to work in a non-traditional theatre setting where resources are limited
Experience working with children/youth
Interest in and open mind towards immersion in a new culture
Flexibility, patience and maturity
Excellent creative problem-solving skills
Attention to detail
Commitment to abide by our drug/alcohol policy
Strong ability to give and receive constructive criticism
Ability to work long days in a fast-paced, intensive environment

Responsibilities

Work alongside the stage director and musical director to design the set and scenery for the production
Manage, execute and oversee the building of all aspects of the set and scenery
Oversee the design, programming, rigging, circuiting and focusing of lighting equipment
Asses, execute, delegate and oversee the design of props, sound cues, special effects and any other technical aspects relevant to the success of the production
Maintain high safety standards to ensure the well-being of all actors and staff members while on-stage and back-stage
Oversee the set-up and structure of the sound system, including wireless mics, on-stage area mics, house speaker system and monitor system
Oversee and manage the proper strike of the show alongside the Program Director

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent amount of relevant work experience
Experience in photography and videography
Superior writing skills
Graphic Design skills preferred
Computer and web skills
Excellent creative problem-solving skills
Attention to detail
Experience working with children/youth
Interest in and open mind towards immersion in a new culture
Flexibility, patience and maturity
Commitment to abide by our drug/alcohol policy
Conversational Spanish (preferred, but not required)
Strong ability to give and receive constructive criticism
Ability to work long days in a fast-paced, intensive environment
Willingness to learn some Spanish (Spanish proficiency is valued but not required)

Responsibilities