Seasonal Production Assistant

Battery Park City Authority • New York, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Seasonal Production Assistant is an essential part of a team that is tasked with setting up and striking of all BPCA live, performing arts events taking place throughout the parks. The events include music, dance, and theater performances of varying scales. The PA will be fully immersed in event day preparations that may include sound checks, artist's services and audience engagement. Previous experience in event production, theater production, performance venue and festival support, and production assistance is highly preferred. Hours will fluctuate up to 20 hours per week depending on the scheduled programs and events. Required availability for Thursday & Friday afternoons/evenings and Saturdays & Sundays as needed. This is a seasonal position, April 15 - Oct. 31.

Sample Schedule: W: 9am — 12pm, Th: Ipm — 9pm, F: 5pm-9pm, occasional Sat's, Sun 12-4pm & additional hours as needed.

Requirements

• Previous experience in event production, theater production, performance venue & festival support, production assistance is highly preferred.
• Enthusiast of the arts, music and performance.
• A team player with a high sense of emotional intelligence and compassion to gauge the needs and interests of all members of the community; including children and adults of different ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
• Willing to work in all outdoor weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry 35+ lbs.
• Valid driver's license strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lifting, organizing event equipment such as chairs, tables, tents, umbrellas, metal barriers, sound equipment
• Set up/strike/clean up event areas, stages, green room, storage spaces Provide assistance to performing artists and their crew
• Usher and engage audiences
• Communicate with security team when necessary
• Communicate with BPC Parks Operation departments as necessary.
• Provide notes for event report at end of events and programs
• Assisting in other event preparations and requirements as needed
• Provide information to park visitors about all Parks Programming offerings, horticulture, and maintenance practices, as well as general BPCA history and overall philosophy

What This Job Offers

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