- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Production Assistants at The Broad Stage serve as the backstage support team for artists, crew members and staff. This position works to create a hospitable,safe and orderly environment for artists and crew members during rehearsals, technical load-ins, receptions, and performances. The Production Assistant is key to providing necessary information, amenities,and care for all who are working or performing atThe Broad Stage
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Maintain backstage hospitality, including Green Room setup/breakdown, dressing room setup/breakdown, and the upkeep of artists’ hospitality needs
•Ensure the backstage area (including the Green Room, artist entrance, dressing rooms and hallways) remains secure, clean, and free of obstacles
•Check in artists and their personnel and escort them to/from stage, dressing rooms, reception areas, etc.
•Maintain awareness of artists locations at all times
•Check-in and escort approved guests of the artists to their designated areas (Green Room, lobby, etc.) post show
•Act as the artist’s liaison between front-of-house staff,assisting with ticketing requests or adjustments
•Order, when necessary, and distribute artist and crew meals in compliance with scheduled meal breaks
•Complete general tasks, which include event-based shopping, calling taxis/Ubers for artists post show, and setting up the in-house PA system for pre/post show events
•Occupy a seat in the house or stage right during performances to notate start/end times and any issues that occur during the production
•Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
•Experience, ability, and commitment to working with individuals and teams that are of various identities such as race, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, ability, age,class and immigration status
•Possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail
•Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with artists,crew and colleagues
•Strong time-management skills
•Able to self-manage their responsibilities efficiently and professionally
•Proactive and detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task effectively
•Demonstrated ability to operate under pressure and be sensitive towards artist needs
•Respect for and general interest in the performing arts highly preferred
•High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred (formal,informal and cross-disciplinary experiences will be considered)
•Willing to work part-time; mostly weeknights (relative to the season calendar)
•Applicants must be able to purchase alcohol legally in California
COMPENSATION$17.00/Hour; Part-Time Non-Exempt, Seasonal