Production Assistant
The Production Assistant’s role is to provide operational support to the artistic and venue management teams. This is a part-time, temporary position encompassing the load-in, performance period, and load-out for the Princeton Festival in June 2025. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Production Assistants work closely with musicians and guest artists, Festival staff, and vendors.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Set up and tear down equipment needed for rehearsals, concerts, and other events, both onstage and in venue front-of-house areas.
- Assist in transporting PSO-owned and rented equipment to/from venues.
- Assist with hospitality for musicians and guest artists, and maintain supplies in and cleanliness of dressing rooms.
- Provide local transport for artists when needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in concert production, technical theater, or equivalent experience.
- Organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to plan ahead and problem-solve.
- Professionalism and excellent interpersonal skills to work with a variety of constituents from an array of lived experiences.
- High standards of integrity, credibility, and reliability.
- Excellent time management skills including commitment to attendance and punctuality.
- Works well independently and in a group setting, a true team player.
- Strong communication skills.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and a reliable form of transportation.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings and weekends.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to lift, move, and/or carry 50+ pounds.
- Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for multiple consecutive hours at a time.
SCHEDULE
This is a temporary position. The Princeton Festival takes place June 6-21, 2025, with work opportunities beginning as early as June 2 and concluding June 23. This individual in this position must be available to work a minimum of six days a week. Total hours will not exceed 40 hours/week.
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