Assistant Production Lead

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 32.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Retail discounts for employees

Savings on local child care centers

Special rates for performing arts

Descripción de la vacante

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking an Assistant Production Lead to support event setup and operations across Memorial Hall, CURRENT ArtSpace + Studio, Gerrard Hall and Moeser Auditorium.

You will work with CPA’s production team, coordinating lighting, audio and video needs, supervising staff, and ensuring safe, on-time event execution in evenings and weekends.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent with at least 1 year in a tech-related field.
• Experience with live event production preferred.
• Advanced level requires more than 1 year in production operations.

Responsabilidades

• Lead crew calls and coordinate safe event prep under supervision.
• Provide on-site support for staging, rigging, and fly-system operations.
• Supervise technical support during events, rehearsals and workshops.
• Document lighting, audio and video plots and cabling plans for shifts.
• Maintain shift reports and production logs for events at multiple venues.
• Serve as first-call programmer/operator for lighting, video or audio.

Conocimientos

Live event production

Lighting & audio basics

Rigging knowledge

Educación

High school diploma + 1 year field experience

Herramientas

Lighting plots

Audio plots

Fly-system operation

Descripción del empleo

Posting Information

• Department: Carolina Performing Arts - 506000
• Career Area: Information Technology
• Posting Open Date: 11/06/2026
• Application Deadline: 11/08/2026
• Position Type: Temporary Staff (SHRA)
• Position Title: Assistant Production Lead
• Position Number: 20070943
• Vacancy ID: S028244
• Full-time/Part-time: Part-Time Temporary
• Hours per week: 20
• Work Schedule: Monday - Sunday, Evenings and weekends
• Position Location: North Carolina, US
• Hiring Range: $20.00 per hour
• Proposed Start Date: 11/24/2026
• Estimated Duration of Appointment: 6 months or longer

Position Information

Be a Tar Heel!

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world‑class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The mission of Carolina Performing Arts (CPA) is to spark curiosity, inspiring all members of our community to discover and more fully engage with the world. We collaborate with dynamic and compelling artists from across the globe to create novel, mission‑driven performing arts experiences in partnership with our community. We also open our venues to others to explore, create, and celebrate their own work. Through the Office of the Executive Director for the Arts (EDA), CPA oversees all artistic programming, campus and community engagement, marketing and fundraising for its presented, commissioned and produced work, and manages all operations of its venues including facility rentals, technical production, audience services and ticketing.

Carolina Performing Arts thrives because of our collaborations with a diverse cohort of partners that create deeper understanding for our audiences and enable us to be empathetic visionaries. As our campus, state, nation, and world continue to reckon with systemic injustices, we are committed to being an agent for change and making certain that our internal practices reflect the values that are made visible on the stage. Our work is made possible and made better through the contributions of team members from a wide array of backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We seek to recruit and develop staff to create a welcoming, and inclusive organization.

Position Summary

The Assistant Production Lead for Carolina Performing Arts (CPA) reports to the Production Manager and is responsible for providing technical support and leadership to the venue and production operations during event set‑ups, rehangs, load‑ins, rehearsals, workshops and load‑outs in Memorial Hall, CURRENT ArtSpace + Studio, Gerrard Hall, and Moeser Auditorium. This position routinely works with the CPA Production team, including Production Management and the Lighting Lead and Audio Lead to coordinate event technology arrangements, and partake in the setup and operation for a variety of events. The Assistant Production Lead may be asked to focus on a variety of production technologies, and may need to manage equipment and operations in the absence of the Department Leads or Production Management. This position may act as the main point of contact for artists or clients in residency rehearsals or workshops. settings. This role may organize and delegate operational workflows and staff assignments with the input from Department Leads or Production Management. The Assistant Production Lead may also work show calls as needed for CPA performances as well as for events hosted by student groups, campus departments, and community groups in our venues, as availability allows.

Shift Supervision

• Lead crew calls and coordinate safe operations of event preparations and processes with direction from the Department Leads and/or Production Management
• Provide specialized technical support as the knowledgeable professional, which will include basic staging, theatrical rigging, and fly‑system operation.
• Provide on‑site supervision of technical support needs for events, rehearsals and workshops

Process Documentation

• Export and interpret lighting plots, audio and video plots, cabling plan to implement into event shifts.
• Keep documentation of shift operations, process updates, and schedule changes in event shift‑reports, production reports, or organization‑wide daily event reports.

Programing and Operation

• First call as a consistent programmer and/or operator (in lighting, video, and/or audio) for projects, residencies or rehearsals.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Graduation from high school and one year in the field of technology related to the position's role.
• Computer coursework may be substituted year‑for‑year for the required experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Journey level requires an additional six months experience
• Advanced level requires an additional one year of experience.

Management Preferences

• Demonstrate a high level of knowledge in multiple areas of live event production, including but not limited to audio mixing or amplification, lighting equipment, networking or programming, common staging or rigging practices, use of a manual counterweight fly system, or video equipment, networking or programming
• Possess a degree of accuracy or attention to detail to ensure the error‑free success of highly complex, high‑profile events
• The ability to create or nurture a culture of exceptional customer service to artists, audience members, or venue users
• Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with artists or crews

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

This position requires the ability to lift or move heavy objects and to work long hours under potentially stressful conditions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

H-1B sponsorship is not available for this position.

Quick Link

https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/328349

Posting Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or send an email to [e-mail]

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.