Event Production Assistant

University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Technical Director, the Production Assistant works before, during, and after events to prepare, maintain, and clean-up all venues within FUSION: 708, The Meadow, and The Cell Theatre. From larger scale live music, dance, and theatrical performances, to private parties and events, the Production Assistant ensures that artists, renters, and patrons at FUSION can create art and build community in a safe, well-maintained, and smooth-running environment.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM
• Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count)
• Must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (if Work Study)

Nice To Haves

• Work study eligible at UNM
• Experience in live events, catering, or customer service
• Background in technical theatre (lighting, sound, stagehands)
• Valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation
• Can lift up to 40 lbs.
• Comfortable being on their feet for long periods of time

Responsibilities

• Assist with the set-up, running, and break-down of FUSION events and productions
• Assist the technical director and other FUSION staff on work calls (i.e. lighting hang and focus, set builds and strikes, seating bank construction, art exhibition hangs and strikes, facility organization and maintenance)
• Parking and traffic direction
• Stage and event hall set-up and breakdown (moving chairs, tables, stage platforms, curtains, and seating banks)
• Facilities cleaning, organization, and maintenance
• Concession sales
• Crowd control
• Some lighting/AV equipment operation

What This Job Offers

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