Production Assistant - Part Time
About The Position
The Part-Time Production Assistant is a hands-on, collaborative team member who supports the technical and production needs of the Lenfest Center’s three performance venues as well as occasional events across campus. This role assists with the setup, operation, and breakdown of production elements, ensuring that safety and technical standards are maintained during rehearsals and events. The schedule is variable and will adapt to the Center’s production calendar, including evenings and weekends. Washington and Lee University actively promotes a dynamic and welcoming environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in their areas of expertise. Job Description: Assist with all technical aspects of Lenfest Center events, including, but not limited to, set up and removal of sound, lighting, projection, and stage equipment. Act as stagehand for productions. Act as sound or lighting operator. Serve as stage manager for select events. Act as a representative of the Center, ensuring technical and safety standards during rehearsals and events. Perform other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: The schedule is variable and will adapt to the Center’s production calendar, including evenings and weekends. This position works 29 or fewer hours per week and less than 999 hours in your anniversary year. Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED preferred. Two years of experience in a live entertainment production environment is preferred. Working knowledge of sound and lighting setup and troubleshooting. Ability to understand client requests and fulfill them effectively. Familiarity with ETC EOS lighting consoles and Yamaha digital soundboards is desired. OSHA 10 certification preferred. Willingness to train the right candidate who demonstrates most of the required skills. Application Instructions: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. A resume and cover letter are required. You will be asked to provide names and contact information for three professional references. Position Type: Non-Exempt, Part Time, Non-Benefit Eligible Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates committed to high standards of scholarship, performance, professionalism, and to a welcoming campus community. Job description requirements are representative, but not all‐inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Washington and Lee University is a nationally ranked, private liberal arts institution located in Lexington, Virginia. W&L integrates the rigorous inquiry and critical thinking of a liberal arts curriculum with nationally accredited undergraduate programs in business and journalism, and a graduate School of Law. Our academic units are strengthened by meaningful collaborations, all in the service of the university’s mission. Washington and Lee is a welcoming, friendly, and mutually supportive community. Our students, faculty, and staff prize the trusting, respectful, and civil environment on our campus. We are united by our mission, diverse in our thinking, perspectives, and interests, and devoted to each other and to W&L. The university is committed to the recruitment, enrichment, and retention of faculty and staff who embody many experiences, backgrounds, points of view, and interests. The University provides a comprehensive benefits package aimed at supporting the work-life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and professional development of employees. Explore jobs.wlu.edu to learn more about W&L, our vibrant community, and the exceptional employee benefits. Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates committed to high standards of scholarship, performance, professionalism, and to a welcoming campus community. Job description requirements are representative, but not all‐inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Request an Accommodation
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Two years of experience in a live entertainment production environment is preferred.
- Working knowledge of sound and lighting setup and troubleshooting.
- Ability to understand client requests and fulfill them effectively.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with ETC EOS lighting consoles and Yamaha digital soundboards is desired.
- OSHA 10 certification preferred.
- Willingness to train the right candidate who demonstrates most of the required skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist with all technical aspects of Lenfest Center events, including, but not limited to, set up and removal of sound, lighting, projection, and stage equipment.
- Act as stagehand for productions.
- Act as sound or lighting operator.
- Serve as stage manager for select events.
- Act as a representative of the Center, ensuring technical and safety standards during rehearsals and events.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
