London Operations are responsible for the day-to-day running of the RSC London Office and rehearsal rooms, maintaining an appropriate level of service for all London staff and visitors.
London Operations - Hamlet (Ref: WP23)
The department is also involved in the set up and presentation of all RSC productions in the capital, working particularly with the theatre managements and box offices.
There are two full time members of staff in the department: the London Manager and the London Administration Assistant.
Placement details
Available dates: 1 - 12 December 2008
Length of placement: Two weeks
Location: London
Closing date for applicatons: 3 October 2008
Ref: WP23
About the placement
You will help with the set-up and organisation of an RSC Press Night at the Novello Theatre in London’s West End and gain experience of the varied day-to-day work in a busy theatre office. You will help with the general office work, including sending and distributing post; answering the general phone line and greeting guests and visitors.
This is an unpaid work experience placement based in the RSC’s London office in Covent Garden.
Criteria
We are looking for applicants over the age of 18 who have an interest in the arts and also a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. You will need to have a willingness to join in and have a go at a varied array of tasks and challenges but also be confident to work alone when necessary.
Selection process
Stage 1 - Application Form and written work: in 400 words or less write about the best or worst piece of theatre or any live performance you have seen.
Stage 2 - Informal interview with London Manager to be held in the week commencing 20 October 2008.
If you would like to apply for this placement, please complete the 'Work Experience Application Form' located on http://www.rsc.org.uk/aboutthersc/jobs.aspx
