FWS - Theater & Opera Production, Student Assistant Specialist

The New School • New York, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Performance Operations area at the College of Performing Arts seeks a highly motivated student to serve as Theater & Opera Production Student Assistant Specialist. We’re looking for self-sufficient, adaptable, hard-working individuals to support initiatives within the Production area. This position reports to the Producer of Theater and Opera and is an ideal position for students who are interested in a career in Non-Profit Arts Management or Entrepreneurship or Technical/Theatrical Production. This position is open to student applicants with Federal Work Study awards.

Requirements

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills that allow the individual to function in a variety of settings among widely different groups of people.
• A unique combination of creative and analytical talents.
• The ability to work productively and graciously under strict time constraints.
• Flexibility and a “team player” sensibility.
• Enthusiasm to learn the operations of carpentry/rigging, lighting, sound, carpentry/props, costumes, ground plans, and light plots.
• Recipient of Federal Work Study award.

Nice To Haves

• BFA Student in Dramatic Arts.
• MFA Student in Contemporary Theater Performance.
• MA Student in Arts Management and Entrepreneurship degree program.
• MM Student in Voice.

Responsibilities

• Assist Production Management with multiple fall/spring projects, including but not limited to Mannes Opera and School of Drama BFA and MFA productions.
• Maintain campus access records to confirm that temporary employees have building access for all work-related calls.
• Schedule design, production, or various other meetings for assigned projects - taking notes and distributing meeting minutes.
• Attend and support required load-ins, strikes, run-throughs, technical rehearsals, and dress rehearsals as assigned.
• Schedule rehearsal and performance space usage in coordination with production, academic & university teams.
• Independently lead small-scale projects.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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