Production Assistant, Childrens Theatre-in-the-Woods (Seasonal, 30 hours per week, June to August)
Description
Work Schedule:
Must be able to work a varied schedule Tuesdays through Sundays (mornings and afternoons). Hours depend on performance schedule.
Position Location:
100% On-site
Pay Rate:
$17.00/hour
Benefits:
403(b) Retirement Plan; Complimentary tickets to select performances; Discounts at Concessions and the Gift Shop
Contact Information:
[email protected] or call 703.937.6304
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist Manager of Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods with the overall artist experience.
• Attend to artists and touring personnel with a warm and welcoming demeanor.
• Assist technical staff with load-in, during show tasks, and load-out, when necessary.
• Assist in routine upkeep of backstage amenities.
• Communicate with Event Assistants regarding any needs for day-of hospitality and onsite transportation.
• Assist Manager of Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods in providing general assistance to patrons before, during, and after performances.
• Oversee Event Assistants to provide a welcoming and seamless box office and merchandise experience for patrons.
• Assist venue staff with general administrative duties, such as generating and sending daily schedules, database management, and email correspondence with artists and agents.
• Attend and present pertinent information at weekly production meetings.
• Provide support for auxiliary activities such as Artist Workshops, Stay & Play, and onsite mascot (Wolfie) appearances.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Prior concert experience preferred but not required
• Must have a customer-service oriented mindset and maintain a demeanor of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and time management skills, detail-oriented, and computer efficiency.
• Must be available 30-40 hours a week from June-August, including early mornings and weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
We’re pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment. The Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation.
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that embraces and encourages different perspectives. We work to reflect and be representative of the communities in which we serve and in which we reside. Qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance or an accommodation in our job application processes should contact [email protected]. An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.
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Work Schedule:
Must be able to work a varied schedule Tuesdays through Sundays (mornings and afternoons). Hours depend on performance schedule.
Position Location:
100% On-site
Pay Rate:
$17.00/hour
Benefits:
403(b) Retirement Plan; Complimentary tickets to select performances; Discounts at Concessions and the Gift Shop
Contact Information:
[email protected] or call 703.937.6304
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist Manager of Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods with the overall artist experience.
• Attend to artists and touring personnel with a warm and welcoming demeanor.
• Assist technical staff with load-in, during show tasks, and load-out, when necessary.
• Assist in routine upkeep of backstage amenities.
• Communicate with Event Assistants regarding any needs for day-of hospitality and onsite transportation.
• Assist Manager of Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods in providing general assistance to patrons before, during, and after performances.
• Oversee Event Assistants to provide a welcoming and seamless box office and merchandise experience for patrons.
• Assist venue staff with general administrative duties, such as generating and sending daily schedules, database management, and email correspondence with artists and agents.
• Attend and present pertinent information at weekly production meetings.
• Provide support for auxiliary activities such as Artist Workshops, Stay & Play, and onsite mascot (Wolfie) appearances.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Prior concert experience preferred but not required
• Must have a customer-service oriented mindset and maintain a demeanor of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and time management skills, detail-oriented, and computer efficiency.
• Must be available 30-40 hours a week from June-August, including early mornings and weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
We’re pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment. The Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation.
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that embraces and encourages different perspectives. We work to reflect and be representative of the communities in which we serve and in which we reside. Qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance or an accommodation in our job application processes should contact [email protected]. An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.
Apply Now
Apply Now