Zack Box Student Assistant

Berklee College of Music•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Zack Box Assistants will help support all Zack Box productions during their time in the space and assist with regular maintenance work calls to ensure the Zack Box is always in a production ready state. This is a great opportunity for learning more about the technical side of theatrical productions.

Requirements

Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program.
Summer employment exception: A student can maintain employment without being enrolled in the summer, provided they are pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester. This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters.
Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN).
Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable.
A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students in their first semester can work, even though they do not have an official GPA until the completion of their first semester.
Federal Work Study student may apply.
In good disciplinary standing.
Must be located in the U.S.
Must be organized, punctual, and have strong communication skills
Must have strong leadership skills
Must be willing to learn new things and able to follow instructions

Nice To Haves

Previous production experience is helpful, but not required
Comfortable climbing ladders and working at heights up to 12’
Knowledge of, or interest in learning about Qlab and lighting software (ETC ION XE)

Responsibilities

Communicating regularly with the Technical Director about schedule, maintenance needs, and technical questions as they arise
Helping faculty and student groups load in and out of the space
Assisting student productions in writing sound and lighting cues during tech
Training designated light and sound board operators during tech
Assisting in resetting the space for classes at the end of the work call
Leading strike following the final performance of each production
Communicating with fellow Zack Box Assistants to ensure all work calls have the coverage and support that they require
Enforcing the policies and procedures of the Production Department
Assisting in general maintenance of the space
Painting, cleaning, organizing, etc.