Production Assistant

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Position Summary

The Live Event Production Assistant supports the production department with a variety of errands, logistical tasks, transportation, and backstage support throughout show days. This role works closely with touring and venue personnel and requires professionalism, reliability, discretion, and strong knowledge of the local area.

Confidentiality is critical to this position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional and personable attitude when interacting with touring and venue personnel.
• Handle various errands and tasks associated with talent and event production under the direction of the venue or tour production manager.
• Deliver and retrieve items from local stores, vendors, airports, hotels, laundry facilities, and other locations.
• Provide local area information and recommendations to touring personnel.
• Maintain cash and receipts throughout the day.
• Assist with miscellaneous production projects as directed.
• Provide transportation for personnel throughout the show day using a personal vehicle or rental van/cargo van, as needed.
• Assist production staff with backstage and other production-related duties throughout the show day.
• Keep stage and backstage areas clean, organized, and free of clutter.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, operational cell phone, and reliable transportation.
• Thorough knowledge of the local area, including businesses and key locations.
• Demonstrated safe driving habits.
• Friendly, personable, and able to work well with others.
• Available to work long shifts, including nights and weekends. Typical show days may run approximately 16–18 hours.
• Candidates may be required to undergo background and driving record checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of work experience interacting with people in a positive environment.
• Experience working in a live music environment or a comparable role.