PT Production Associate - HSC102

The Sands College of Performing Arts at Pace University is seeking experienced part-time theatrical professionals in all areas of live entertainment to serve as Production Associates. The part-time Associates work during the academic semesters for the Mainstage Production season, assisting Performing Arts students, staff, and faculty with production in one or more of the following areas: lighting, audio and visual media; costume, stitching, and wardrobe; or scenery, painting, and carpentry.

In addition to the department supervisor, Production Associates will also be under the direction of the Director of Production.

Position Duties

• Assist students, staff, and faculty with the delivery of Mainstage productions.
• Provide production support in one or more areas of live entertainment, including lighting, audio and visual media; costume, stitching, and wardrobe; or scenery, painting, and carpentry.
• Performs other such duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Work Hours

Exact hours to be determined with supervisor; can range between 5 – 20 hours per week, depending on the production schedule and needs for each production. Some weekend and evening hours are required.

• BA or BFA in technical theatre or equivalent work experience.
• 3 years of experience in the field.
• Range of technical theater skills and a specialization in at least one of the assigned areas in the description.
• Team player that requires minimal guidance to accomplish tasks that involve instructing, coaching, demonstrating, supervising, and working alongside students of various experience levels to teach them necessary technical skills.
• Ability to work at high heights, and on a ladder, genie and catwalk.
• Ability to lift, carry and move up to 50 pounds of equipment, up and down stairs in varied lighting condition.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop or kneel for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in and with proper personal protective equipment.
• Ability to safely operate shop equipment and tools.
• Valid driver’s license, and ability to drive a 14’ box truck and/or cargo van a plus.