Fine Arts Production Specialist

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

22h

About The Position

The Fine Arts Production Specialist assists with planning, preparing, coordinating, and executing theatrical productions, concerts, rehearsals, performances, and special events. The position supports Front of House and Back of House operations, provides patron assistance, and contributes to backstage production work, venue preparation, crowd management, accessibility support, and emergency procedures. The specialist operates and maintains production and event equipment as appropriate to their experience, monitors workspaces and venues for safety concerns, and helps prepare and restore event spaces. The role also provides guidance to event staff as assigned and collaborates with production staff, faculty, students, guest artists, clients, and other university personnel. Work may require evenings, weekends, and flexible schedules according to event and production schedules.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of customer service, hospitality, theater, event, production, or related experience.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and flexible schedules as required by event and production schedules.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a theatrical, performing arts, event, or entertainment environment.
Experience with Front of House, ushering, stage operations, event production, or backstage operations.
Knowledge of basic stagecraft, scenery, props, theatrical equipment, or venue operations.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to remain calm, professional, and service-oriented when responding to changing event needs.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning, preparation, coordination, and execution of theatrical productions, concerts, rehearsals, performances, and special events.
Support Front of House and Back of House operations to ensure safe, organized, and successful events.
Welcome patrons; assist with wayfinding and seating; scan tickets; distribute event materials; and respond to audience needs.
Assist with backstage and production operations, including stage setup, scenery, props, changeovers, load-ins, loadouts, strikes, and venue preparation.
Operate, maintain, and assist with the safe use of theatrical, production, and event equipment as appropriate to the position and level of experience.
Support crowd management, patron flow, accessibility needs, and emergency procedures before, during, and after events.
Provide guidance and support to student employees, ushers, stage crews, and other event staff as assigned.
Serve as an on-site representative of Events & Production and help ensure the smooth, professional execution of performances and events.
Prepare, maintain, and restore public, backstage, studio, and event spaces before and after performances.
Monitor venues, workspaces, and equipment for safety concerns and communicate or address issues in accordance with established procedures.
Collaborate with production staff, faculty, students, guest artists, event clients, and other university personnel to meet event and production needs.
Represent the College professionally, courteously, and with a service-oriented approach when interacting with patrons, performers, students, faculty, staff, and event partners.
Perform other related duties as assigned.