Event Production Assistant — Flexible Evenings & Weekends

Case; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 3,500 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

Case Western Reserve University is seeking a Production Assistant for the Maltz Performing Arts Center. The role supports the MPAC Production Team across stage, lighting, sound and video, participating in setups, rehearsals and show shifts for each event.

Flexible evening and weekend hours with an average of 5–10 hrs per week. Under supervision of Lindsey Hallbrooks, Production Manager, you will help with equipment organization, maintenance and on-site operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a theater, concert hall or performance venue in on/off-stage roles.
• Technical experience in stage operations, lighting, sound and/or video.
• Backstage environment experience under a stage manager.
• Familiar with safety measures in performance venues.
• Able to read music and orient to a conductor’s score (preferred).
• Team player with strong communication; calm in live environments.
• Willing to receive on-the-job coaching and show punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setups, strikes, rehearsals and show shifts for events.
• Support stage, lighting, sound and video operations as needed.
• Help with equipment organization, maintenance and upkeep projects.
• Adapt to a fast-paced live environment and follow directions.

Skills

Theater experience

Stage operations

Lighting

Sound

Video

Backstage experience

Safety awareness

Communication

Punctuality

Job description

Case Western Reserve University is seeking a Production Assistant for the Maltz Performing Arts Center. The role supports the MPAC Production Team across stage, lighting, sound and video, participating in setups, rehearsals and show shifts for each event.

Flexible evening and weekend hours with an average of 5–10 hrs per week. Under supervision of Lindsey Hallbrooks, Production Manager, you will help with equipment organization, maintenance and on-site operations.