Event Production Aide — Work-Study Eligible

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,174; Part time

Job summary

Fusion Theatre Company in Albuquerque, NM invites students to join as a Production Assistant to support event setup and operations for live performances and private events. The role is offered as an Off Campus Work Study position under UNM's student employment program, requiring a current work‑study award.

Under the supervision of the Technical Director, you will help prepare, run, and clean venues at FUSION: 708, The Meadow, and The Cell Theatre, assisting with lighting, stage hands, seating,

Qualifications

• Must be work-study eligible at UNM.
• Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring.
• Experience in live events, catering, or customer service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the set‑up, running, and break‑down of FUSION events and productions
• Assist the technical director and other FUSION staff on work calls (i.e. lighting hang and focus, set builds and strikes, seating bank construction, art exhibition hangs and strikes, facility organization and maintenance)
• Duties may include: parking and traffic direction, stage and event hall set‑up and breakdown (moving chairs, tables, stage platforms, curtains, and seating banks), facilities cleaning, organization, and maintenance, concession sales, crowd control, and some lighting/AV equipment operation.
• Shiftlengths vary depending on the event, workload, and your availability. Shifts will be offered on a weekly basis.

Skills

Live events

Customer service

Lighting

AV equipment

Education

UNM student

Tools

Lighting equipment

AV equipment

Job description

Fusion Theatre Company in Albuquerque, NM invites students to join as a Production Assistant to support event setup and operations for live performances and private events. The role is offered as an Off Campus Work Study position under UNM's student employment program, requiring a current work‑study award.

Under the supervision of the Technical Director, you will help prepare, run, and clean venues at FUSION: 708, The Meadow, and The Cell Theatre, assisting with lighting, stage hands, seating,