Production Assistant, Childrens Theatre-in-the-Woods (Seasonal, 30 hours per week, June to August)
About The Position
Assist Manager of Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods with the overall artist experience. Attend to artists and touring personnel with a warm and welcoming demeanor. Assist technical staff with load-in, during show tasks, and load-out, when necessary. Assist in routine upkeep of backstage amenities. Communicate with Event Assistants regarding any needs for day-of hospitality and onsite transportation. Assist Manager of Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods in providing general assistance to patrons before, during, and after performances. Oversee Event Assistants to provide a welcoming and seamless box office and merchandise experience for patrons. Assist venue staff with general administrative duties, such as generating and sending daily schedules, database management, and email correspondence with artists and agents. Attend and present pertinent information at weekly production meetings. Provide support for auxiliary activities such as Artist Workshops, Stay & Play, and onsite mascot (Wolfie) appearances. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must have a customer-service oriented mindset and maintain a demeanor of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Excellent communication and time management skills, detail-oriented, and computer efficiency.
- Must be available 30-40 hours a week from June-August, including early mornings and weekends.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
- We’re pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment.
- Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation.
Nice To Haves
- Prior concert experience preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Assist Manager of Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods with the overall artist experience.
- Attend to artists and touring personnel with a warm and welcoming demeanor.
- Assist technical staff with load-in, during show tasks, and load-out, when necessary.
- Assist in routine upkeep of backstage amenities.
- Communicate with Event Assistants regarding any needs for day-of hospitality and onsite transportation.
- Assist Manager of Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods in providing general assistance to patrons before, during, and after performances.
- Oversee Event Assistants to provide a welcoming and seamless box office and merchandise experience for patrons.
- Assist venue staff with general administrative duties, such as generating and sending daily schedules, database management, and email correspondence with artists and agents.
- Attend and present pertinent information at weekly production meetings.
- Provide support for auxiliary activities such as Artist Workshops, Stay & Play, and onsite mascot (Wolfie) appearances.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Complimentary tickets to select performances
- Discounts at Concessions and the Gift Shop
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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