Event Production Assistant

University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Fusion Theatre Company is seeking a work-study-eligible Production Assistant to help prepare, maintain, and clean up its venues: FUSION: 708, The Meadow, and The Cell Theatre. Under the supervision of the Technical Director, the assistant supports events and productions before, during, and after they take place, helping provide a safe, well-maintained, and smooth-running environment for artists, renters, and patrons. Events range from live music, dance, and theatrical performances to private parties.

Shift lengths vary based on the event, workload, and the employee’s availability. Shifts are offered weekly. This is an off-campus work-study position, and applicants must have a work-study award.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a degree-seeking program at UNM.
• Be enrolled at UNM at least half-time (6 hours) during fall and spring semesters; audit hours do not count.
• If using Work Study, meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.
• Be eligible for work study at UNM and have a Work-Study Award.
• Be able to lift up to 40 pounds and remain on your feet for long periods.
• Submit a cover letter and resume through the official UNMJobs site.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in live events, catering, or customer service.
• Background in technical theatre, including lighting, sound, or stagehand work.
• A valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event and production setup, operation, and breakdown.
• Assist the Technical Director and other FUSION staff on work calls, including lighting hang and focus, set builds and strikes, seating bank construction, art exhibition hangs and strikes, and facility organization and maintenance.
• Perform duties that may include parking and traffic direction; setting up and breaking down stages and event halls by moving chairs, tables, stage platforms, curtains, and seating banks; cleaning, organizing, and maintaining facilities; selling concessions; crowd control; and operating some lighting and AV equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed