Event Production Assistant

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

Student Advanced Level

Requisition ID: req37207

Working Title: Event Production Assistant

Pay: $17.00 Hourly

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: Off Campus Work Study (454F)

Employment Type: Student Employment

Student Type: Work-Study

Status: Non-Exempt

Background Check Required: No

For Best Consideration Date: 7/27/2026

Position Summary

Organization: Fusion Theatre Company

Location:708 1st St NW Albuquerque, NM 87102

An Off-Campus Work-Study Position -MUST HAVE A WORK-STUDY AWARD

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.
• Shiftlengths 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

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume. MUST have a Work‑Study Award.

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.