Production Assistant (Student Assistant)

Coastal Carolina University; Carolina (PR); On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A university in Puerto Rico is looking for Production Assistants to support events and technical operations. Candidates must be current students enrolled for Fall 2025. Responsibilities include operating technical systems, participating in training, and interpreting stage setups. The role requires physical abilities including lifting, climbing, and variable shift availability, including nights and weekends. Students will receive training in technical systems for events and performances.

Qualifications

• Must be a current CCU student enrolled for Fall 2025.
• Ability to understand and interpret verbal & written instructions.
• Ability to lift at least 30 lbs and climb ladders.

Responsibilities

• Complete required University training crucial to position.
• Operate auditorium technical systems for rehearsals and events.
• Interpret and implement stage setup drawings.

Job description

Department

Department University Event & Production Services

Position Type

Position Type STUD - Student Position

Basis

Basis N/A - Student Position

Hours per week Hours Vary - Non-FTE

Normal work days Days Vary

Normal work hours Varies

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

University Event & Production Services are currently hiring Production Assistants (Student Employees). Must be a current CCU student enrolled for Fall 2025.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Complete required University training crucial to position.
• Operate auditorium technical systems for rehearsals and events as trained and instructed.
• Interpret and implement stage setup drawings for events.
• Perform maintenance on auditorium technical systems as instructed.
• Cross-train colleagues in all aspects of the position.

For additional information, please contact:

Carter, Brian
Wheelwright Auditorium Production Manager & Lighting Director,
843-349-2501 [e-mail]

Required Qualifications

• * Must be a current CCU student (or enrolled for Fall 2025).
• * Ability to understand and interpret verbal & written instructions, ability to lift at least 30 lbs, climb ladders, climb multiple sets of stairs, and work in small spaces. Variable shift availability, including nights & weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• * Experience with basic hand tools, staging, lighting, audio, video, & rigging systems preferred. Training will be provided.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have professional experience setting up and running audio for concerts, plays/musicals, or speakers/presenters?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have any experience setting up entertainment lighting systems for plays, musical, bands, or live events? Please provide examples. (Open Ended Question)
• * Do you have experience with entertainment rigging systems, specifically counterweight fly systems and chain hoists?
  • YES
  • NO

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