Production Assistant (Part-time, In-Person)

ARTECHOUSE; Washington; On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ARTECHOUSE in Washington is seeking a Production Assistant to support the technical department during exhibits, handling startup/shutdown, troubleshooting, and inventory management. This role works under the Technical Manager and Operations Team to deliver high-quality guest experiences.

Candidates should have 2+ years in a production environment with AV, strong communication, and the ability to lift 40 pounds. Must be able to work weekends and on-site in Seattle or nearby venues.

Qualifications

• 2+ years direct work experience in a professional production environment with AV and tech equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication; comfortable with spreadsheets.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional team and prioritize tasks.
• Creative, solution-oriented thinker with safety mindset.
• Team collaboration with diverse backgrounds.
• Independent and collaborative work capability.
• Comfortable climbing ladders.
• Able to operate a scissor lift or willing to be trained.
• Able to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Weekend availability is required and role is in-person.

Responsibilities

• Assist in technical startup and shutdown procedures for exhibits.
• Support daily operational procedures as directed by the Technical Manager and Operations Team.
• Troubleshoot and coordinate with the necessary contacts for support.
• Resolve technology and technical-based challenges.
• Support production notes for carpentry, lighting, sound, or projection.
• Administer production inventory.
• Maintain logs and records including troubleshooting, maintenance, inventory, and crew lists.

Skills

AV installation

Communication

Team player

Safety mindset

Problem solving

Education

Related education in Touring/Theatre/Entertainment/Museum

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Production Assistant supports technical department tasks at the venue to help maintain, operate, administer and prepare for exhibits. The Production Assistant (PA) is an integral part of the daily production operations supporting the team from the ground. Guided by the Technical Manager, the PA will address technical, cosmetic, and facilities notes to deliver a high quality experience for our visitors. In addition to their primary responsibilities, this role will be a part of a larger ARTECHOUSE team that works together to ensure an exceptional experience for our guests.

WHO YOU ARE

• 2+ years direct work experience in a professional production environment that involves physical installation of AV and other various tech equipment.
• Basic understanding of how AV equipment, media software, and computers work, including the basics of computer science.
• Experience with general carpentry is a plus.
• Experience with rigging and mounting various weights is a plus.
• A clear and organized communicator who can give and take directions well.
• Hands on problem solver who demonstrates continuous efforts to improve their work.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the successful technical startup and shutdown procedures of the exhibits.
• Assist the staff in understanding and executing daily operational procedures as delineated by the Technical Manager and Operation Team.
• Support the Operations Team with troubleshooting and reach out to the necessary point person for further support as needed.
• Troubleshooting and solving technology and technical based challenges.
• Support production-based notes for the current exhibit (carpentry, lighting, sound, or projection notes).
• Support the administration of production inventory.
• Help maintain logs and records including but not limited to: troubleshooting, maintenance, inventory, crew list.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS + EXPERIENCE

• Related education or industry experience in Touring, Theatre, Entertainment, or Museum
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including good comfort level with spreadsheets.
• Thrives in a fast-paced and cross-functional team, and understands how to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative and solution-oriented-analytical thinker with safety mindset and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong team player and ability to work with people of many different backgrounds and perspectives.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Comfortable moving and working on ladders.
• Must be able to operate a scissor lift or willing to be trained
• Must be comfortable safely lifting at least 40 pounds and team-lifting large objects.
• This is an in person role and weekend availability required

COMPENSATION

$23-$25 Hourly (commensurate with experience)

WHO WE ARE

We are a small team with big ambitions. We create, produce and present award-winning technology-driven exhibitions and innovative cinematic experiences for audiences of all ages. We also operate high-tech art spaces in Washington, D.C., New York City and Houston. We believe in our mission and every day we work hard to make the impossible possible in our effort to empower, educate and inspire the future generation.

WE VALUE

Diversity, inclusivity and hard work. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.