Production Assistant

This is a Part Time Job

Summary

The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center is seeking a motivated, ambitious, organized, outgoing, and dedicated performing arts professional to join the team at the Center as a part-time Production Assistant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Production Assistants will work very closely with the Technical Director/Operations Team at the Center to assist in various capacities including coordination of load-in, show and load-out details for touring local productions and private events. Also responsible for assisting Operations with daily building operations and functions necessary to operate and maintain the complex Duties include:

Serve as liaison between the backstage operation and the front of house staff, coordinating the opening of the house and the commencement and close of each performance;
Communicate with Company Manager and/or other appropriate production personnel as necessary when emergency situations arise;
Communicate and coordinate with front of house personnel on show requirements;
Prepare all settlement documents for night of show settlements;
Submit payroll in a timely manner to the payroll department;
Work with Staff Assistants to maintain union personnel files;
Protect the Theatre from damage by employees or traveling crews;
Ensure that safe practices are being followed by all personnel working the call;
Assist in various accounting duties;
Organize, scan, and file all financial settlements;
Coordinates the technical needs for future performances/events at the Theatre;
Cares for and maintains theatrical stage equipment;
Maintains sound and lighting equipment;
Other duties as assigned
Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Cooperation
Establishes and maintains effective relations
Exhibits tact and consideration
Offers assistance and support to co-workers
Works cooperatively in group situations
Works actively to resolve conflicts
Quality Management
Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma required. College degree and Live Theatre experience preferred;
Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common articles, contracts, and financial reports.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Mathematical Skills

This position requires basic knowledge of budgeting and data entry. A solid understanding of basic accounting and spreadsheets is required.
Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to:

Stand
Walk
use hands to finger, handle, or feel
reach with hands and arms
climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to:

a great deal of walking, including up and down ramps and staircases;
high, precarious places
tight, restricted areas
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Acknowledgement

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.