Production Assistant

Cecil College • North East, MD

13d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1968 to meet the post-secondary and continuing education needs of Cecil County residents, Cecil College has been serving the community and shaping its future for more than 50 years. The College is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the governor. The College’s fifth president, Dr. Mary Way Bolt, reports directly to the Board of Trustees. Cecil College is centrally located in Maryland’s most northeastern county, just one half mile from Interstate 95. It is easily accessible from Philadelphia and Baltimore, as well as from Wilmington, Delaware. With a diverse student population, Cecil College enrolls approximately 2,500 credit students and 3,400 non-credit students. Cecil offers associate degrees, certificate programs and non-credit classes. Cecil offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs. Through its open admissions policy, Cecil College provides learning opportunities for all who have the desire and ability to benefit from its courses and programs, regardless of age, gender, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, or socioeconomic status. Employees of Cecil College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships. General Duties: The Production Assistant assists and supports all production and artistic operation functions. The Production Assistants are based in the theatre and the workshop, assisting with stock management, building, equipment maintenance and production logistics. This position may include nights and weekends. Due to the need of interaction with students, employees, and the college community this position requires in person presence. The Production Assistant reports to the Managing Director of Milburn Stone Theatre.

Requirements

• Computer Skills
• Customer Services Experience
• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Responsibilities

• Constructs scenery including the understanding of basic carpentry and shop tools
• Ability to lift and move 30 pounds (unassisted), and 50 pounds (assisted)
• Works with basic hand tools, power tools, and adhesives
• Assists in organization of Workshop, Green Room, Costume Shop, and Storage Facility
• Works with Scenic Manager, Audio & Lighting Tech, and The Stage & Rigging Foreperson to learn other aspects of theatre including but not limited to: fly rail, lighting, sound, projections, props, costuming, etc.
• Works as crew on Milburn Stone Theatre productions and community partner productions as assigned
• Assists in inventory of supplies
• Maintains a safe, healthy, and clean work environment
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Processes in-person, online and telephone ticket orders using the ticketing system
• Provides excellent customer service
• Uses cash register and responsible for closing out at end of shift
• Required to work weekend and evening performances when applicable
• Assists patrons and outside rentals with a professional, positive, and friendly demeanor
• General office duties (including, but not limited to filing, copying, preparing mailings, etc.)
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Oversees concession set up and replenishment
• Organizes and trains volunteer ushers for in-house productions and rentals
• Maintains lobby aesthetics
• Provides administrative assistance to the Director & Artistic Director
• Assist in the Theatre House & Theatre Shop with organization and clean up
• Assist in preparation with upcoming Productions and Rentals which can include Hanging Lights, Painting, House Clean Up, Backstage Clean Up, etc.
• Any specialized work will be overseen, and training will be provided by the Scenic Manager, Audio & Lighting Tech, and The Stage & Rigging Foreperson
• Performs other related work as required

Benefits

• Cecil College offers part-time employees a wide range of benefits, including accrual of sick and safe leave (1 hour of sick and safe leave accrued for every 30 hours worked); opportunity to open a voluntary retirement account with TIAA or Fidelity; employee paid short term disability based on eligibility guidelines; access to the Fitness Center and library and tuition waiver based on eligibility guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED