Backstage Production Assistant

City of Lancaster (CA); Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Lancaster (CA) seeks a Technical Assistant to support LPAC productions and events under supervision. This part-time role allows up to 940 hours annually, averaging about 20 hours per week, with duties across lighting, sound, video, scenery, and wardrobe in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Responsibilities include assisting with multiple production areas, loading gear, and working nights/weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Equivalent education/experience acceptable.
• Currently enrolled in Theatre Arts, Film, Television, or related field desirable.
• Ability to work nights and weekends may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with indoor and outdoor production areas for events with minimal supervision.
• Light hangs and restores, follow spot operation, stage audio setups.
• Stage setup/teardown using hand and power tools; wardrobe handling.
• Video world and camera setups; counterweight fly system loading.
• Load/unload equipment and cases from trucks; work during various events.

Skills

Organizational skills

Instruction comprehension

Interpersonal skills

Education

Equivalent education/experience

Enrolled in Theatre Arts/Film/TV or related field

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

The City of Lancaster (CA) seeks a Technical Assistant to support LPAC productions and events under supervision. This part-time role allows up to 940 hours annually, averaging about 20 hours per week, with duties across lighting, sound, video, scenery, and wardrobe in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Responsibilities include assisting with multiple production areas, loading gear, and working nights/weekends as needed.