Production Assistant

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive Seasonal Production Assistant to support the responsibilities of the Back of House Department. This position reports to the Back of House Manager. This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in developing, organizing, and executing different festival area operations.
• Contribute to compiling advance documents relating to several festival areas.
• Act as a Vendor Liaison for all related areas of production.
• Communicate production needs in a concise and effective manner to all contributing teams.
• Support in document organization relating to all aspects of advancing, setup documents, and correspondence between vendors and production departments.
• Assist in organization of advance documents relating to the executive producer branch in our organizational chart.
• Facilitate the advance credential materials for all related vendors and staff involved with the projects.

Qualifications

• Excellent comprehension and retention in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Effective and concise communication skill set in electronic and verbal mediums.
• Adaptive in fast-paced environments.
• Seasoned in event planning, management, and coordination.
• Well versed in communicating with multiple vendors and advancing event production needs.
• High ability level to balance multiple projects and tasks at the same time.
• Proven track record to meet deadlines.
• Must be motivated with an “Everything is possible” attitude.
• Must be an active problem solver, instilled with a sense of urgency for projects large and small.
• Must be able to continuously stand or walk.
• Must be able to bend, squat, climb stairs, and lift frequently.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• May occasionally walk on slippery or uneven surfaces.

Work Environment Requirements

• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments.
• May work in drastic temperature climates.
• Must be willing to work during evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines.