Production Assistant, Childrens Theatre-in-the-Woods (Seasonal, 30 hours per week, June to August)

Wolf Trap Foundation For The Performing Arts

Job Location:

Vienna, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Number of Positions:	1 Position
Title:	Production Assistant Childrens Theatre-in-the-Woods (Seasonal 30 hours per week June to August)
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:	or call 703.937.6304

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist Manager of Childrens 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 Childrens 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.

Were 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. An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

DescriptionNumber of Positions:1 PositionTitle:Production Assistant Childrens Theatre-in-the-Woods (Seasonal 30 hours per week June to August)Work Schedule:Must be able to work a varied schedule Tuesdays through Sundays (mornings and afternoons). Hours depend on performance schedule.Position Locatio...

Description

Number of Positions:	1 Position
Title:	Production Assistant Childrens Theatre-in-the-Woods (Seasonal 30 hours per week June to August)
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:	or call 703.937.6304

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist Manager of Childrens 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 Childrens 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.