Event Production Assistant

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Fusion Theatre Company in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Production Assistant to help set up, run, and breakdown events across FUSION venues. You will support the technical director, assist with lighting, set builds, and maintain a clean, safe space for artists, renters, and patrons.

This role requires at least part-time enrollment at UNM, willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree-seeking program at UNM, enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) for fall and spring semesters.
• Audit hours do not count.
• Enrolled at UNM at least half-time (6 hours) and eligible for work‑study.
• Valid driver's license and/or reliable transportation preferred.
• Background in technical theatre is a plus but not required.

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 (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, facilities cleaning, organization, and maintenance, concession sales, crowd control, and some lighting/AV equipment operation.
• Shift lengths vary depending on the event, workload, and your availability. Shifts will be offered on a weekly basis.

Skills

Live events experience

Customer service

Physical stamina

Flexibility for shifts

Team collaboration

Education

Enrolled in degree program at UNM

Job description

Position Summary

Organization: Fusion Theatre Company

Location: 708 1st St NW Albuquerque, NM 87102

Job Overview: Under the supervision of the Technical Director, the Production Assistant works before, during, and after events to prepare, maintain, and clean up all venues within FUSION: 708, The Meadow, and The Cell Theatre. From larger scale live music, dance, and theatrical performances, to private parties and events, the Production Assistant ensures that artists, renters, and patrons at FUSION can create art and build community in a safe, well‑maintained, and smooth‑running environment.

Responsibilities and Duties

• 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.
• Shift lengths vary depending on the event, workload, and your availability. Shifts will be offered on a weekly basis.

Minimum Qualifications

Enrolled in a degree‑seeking program at UNM, enrolled at least half‑time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (audit hours do not count), and if work‑study, you must meet satisfactory academic progress.

Preferred Qualifications

• Applicant must be work‑study eligible at UNM
• Experience in live events, catering, or customer service preferred
• Background in technical theatre (lighting, sound, stagehands) is a plus but not required
• Valid driver's license and/or reliable transportation
• Can lift up to 40 lbs. and is comfortable being on their feet for long periods of time

EEO Statement

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.