Production Assistant

Long Island, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About MoMA PS1

Inspired by daring artists MoMA PS1 is committed to the exploration of contemporary art and culture broadening perspectives on the issues of our day and engaging New Yorkers and communities across the world. Founded in 1976 the institution was a defining force in the alternative space movement in New York City transforming a 19th-century public schoolhouse in Long Island City into a site for artistic experimentation and creativity. PS1 is affiliated with The Museum of Modern Art and a member of New York Citys Cultural Institutions Group (CIG).

Our Values

We Are Artist-Centered:Deeply rooted in MoMA PS1s history as an alternative space while embracing the forefront of contemporary practice we cultivate asingular environment for artists to realize their visions.
We Provide a Platform:PS1 draws connections between artists communities and art forms cultivating encounters that reflect the breadth of contemporary culture today.
We Foster Collaboration:Reciprocal and resourceful relationships are at the heart of PS1s program enabling us to be agile responsive and relevant.
We Value Place:As stewards of a historic school building in New York City PS1 invites artists to draw inspiration from this unique setting and its legacy as a site of experimentation.
We Uplift Communities:Situated on Native land in Queens one of the most diverse places in the world PS1 embraces the intersection of global and local cultures.

We recognize that a successful candidate will meet many of the requirements listed on this job description but may not meet 100% of the qualifications. If much of this job description describes you we encourage you to apply for this role.

Summary
PS1 seeks part-time Production Assistants to work closely with members of the Program Production and Special Events staff to support and realize PS1s ambitious schedule of public programs live events performances talks openings private events and rentals. Working cross departmentally with the Program Production External Affairs Curatorial Operations and Visitor Engagement teams Production Assistants assist with the planning and execution of live events including: technical production; stage management; sourcing and fabricating materials; management of A/V equipment inventory and rentals; and hospitality artist and client support. Production Assistants are hired on a project-by-project part-time basis based on MoMA PS1s programming and event schedule and technical needs.

Supervision

Production Assistants report to the Senior Project Manager of Music Performance and Events and
External Affairs Events Manager and work closely with Program Production Coordinators.

Responsibilities
Please note: MoMA PS1 seeks a number of Production Assistants with a range of different skill sets.
Specific responsibilities will vary by event.

â Work closely with the Senior Project Manager of Music Performance and Events External
Affairs Events Manager and Program Production Coordinators to support the planning
organization and execution of MoMA PS1 live events including Warm Up Open House Night at
the Museum and other museum-wide performances special events and rentals.
â Provide on-site technical and production assistance for events including set up installation A/V
engineering stage management and hospitality for artists.
â Assist with coordination upkeep and organization of MoMA PS1s in-house technical and event
production inventory and storage.
â Assist with sourcing pick up load-in and load-out of technical gear and backline from
appropriate vendors.
â Provide on-site production assistance for events including event installation site preparation
vendor coordination stage management artist and talent hospitality and day-of-event
operations.
â Assist with rehearsal coordination and day-of-event logistics for artists performers and
collaborators.
â Provide audio engineering during openings talks and other special events and assist with
technical needs during onsite rehearsals with artists and collaborators.
â Sustain good working relationships with vendors and contractors.
â Attend production and planning meetings and site visits as necessary within the Program
Production department across other museum departments and with artists and event
participants.

Requirements:
â Minimum one-year experience successfully working in event production live arts programming or
related areas in a museum gallery theater entertainment or arts non-profit.
â Superior knowledge and hands-on experience with one or more of the following:
â Audio production including operating a digital professional live sound mixer as well as
digital audio workstation.
â Video production
â Lighting production/design as typically used in live performance and event production.
â Event installation production logistics vendor coordination artist and talent hospitality
and on-site event operations.
â Strong intrapersonal skills; excellent oral and written communication skills.
â Ability to work productively and collaboratively with all levels of management support staff and
temporary hires and maintain a highly professional and positive attitude in a dynamic and creative
setting.
â Proven ability to prioritize and manage time effectively multitask and meet deadlines in a
fast-paced environment with frequently changing deadlines and priorities.
â Ability to demonstrate exceptional resourcefulness creativity and flexibility; display good
judgment; problem-solve and take initiative; exercise tact and diplomacy at all times.
â Proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel Gmail Google Docs and other standard office procedures
and equipment.
â Knowledge of and interest in contemporary art and PS1 and its programming.
â Availability to work weekends and overtime hours.
â Must be able to work fully on-site at MoMA PS1; there is no remote or hybrid work option for this
position

Compensation and Benefits
This position is part-time and temporary; compensation is $30/hour

Required Experience:

Junior IC

About MoMA PS1Inspired by daring artists MoMA PS1 is committed to the exploration of contemporary art and culture broadening perspectives on the issues of our day and engaging New Yorkers and communities across the world. Founded in 1976 the institution was a defining force in the alternative space ...

About MoMA PS1

Our Values

We Are Artist-Centered:Deeply rooted in MoMA PS1s history as an alternative space while embracing the forefront of contemporary practice we cultivate asingular environment for artists to realize their visions.
We Provide a Platform:PS1 draws connections between artists communities and art forms cultivating encounters that reflect the breadth of contemporary culture today.
We Foster Collaboration:Reciprocal and resourceful relationships are at the heart of PS1s program enabling us to be agile responsive and relevant.
We Value Place:As stewards of a historic school building in New York City PS1 invites artists to draw inspiration from this unique setting and its legacy as a site of experimentation.
We Uplift Communities:Situated on Native land in Queens one of the most diverse places in the world PS1 embraces the intersection of global and local cultures.

Supervision

Production Assistants report to the Senior Project Manager of Music Performance and Events and
External Affairs Events Manager and work closely with Program Production Coordinators.

Responsibilities
Please note: MoMA PS1 seeks a number of Production Assistants with a range of different skill sets.
Specific responsibilities will vary by event.