Production Associate

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 9,987 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities and skills development

Health and life insurance benefits (varies by eligibility)

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is hiring Production Associates to support various event and performance-based needs. This part-time, temporary role requires basic knowledge of technical theater or audio-visual practices. Responsibilities include setting up stage lighting and audio equipment, and assisting in back-of-house technical tasks.

Associates will work as needed, often requiring evening and weekend hours. The pay ranges from $7.25 to $22.00 per hour. No benefits are provided for this position.

Qualifications

• Must have a basic working knowledge of technical theater or audio-visual practices.
• Ability to perform basic technical tasks related to events.
• Capable of evening and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Set up stage audio or portable PA systems.
• Assist with wardrobe maintenance.
• Program lighting consoles as needed.

Skills

Basic knowledge of technical theater

Audio-visual practices

Stage lighting setup

Digital video camera operation

Livestream engineering

Tools

ETC Eos Family

QLab

Yamaha CL and TR series

DiGiCo

Behringer X32

Job description

Posted Job Title

Production Associate

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

Reporting to Penn Live Arts’ Artistic Project Manager and supervised by various members of the full-time production team, the Production Associate is a part‑time temporary position dedicated to supplementing the various event, digital, and performance‑based labor needs of Penn Live Arts.

Each Production Associate will have varied specialties and qualifications but is required to have basic working knowledge of technical theater or audio‑visual practices, terms, and nomenclature.

Job Description

Production Associates will be called on to perform basic tasks including, but not limited to:

• Hanging, focusing, or striking stage lighting
• Setting up stage audio or portable PA systems
• Setting up projections and/or playback equipment
• Setting up or striking stage properties such as chairs, music stands, platforms, choral risers, and acoustic shells
• Digital video camera operation or other livestream or digital video support
• Wardrobe maintenance and support
• General assistance in all back‑of‑house technical and shop spaces

Depending on the skillset that each Associate brings to the table, they may also be tasked with:

• Programming lighting consoles (ETC Eos Family)
• Programming audio or video in QLab or Playback Pro
• Programming or operating digital audio consoles (Yamaha CL and TR series, DiGiCo, or Behringer X32)
• Livestream engineering, camera operation, video direction, or minor post‑production video editing
• Stage managing or supervising venue activities
• Assisting with stage carpentry or theatrical rigging projects

Training opportunities will be available for Associates wishing to expand or deepen their skillsets.

These positions would be scheduled on an as‑needed basis, dependent on venue workloads and full‑time staff bandwidth, with as much advance notice as possible. Due to the nature of performing arts, live and digital events, these positions would require significant evening and weekend hours. Production Associates are not eligible for benefits or to work on any performances or events under IATSE jurisdiction.

Job Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Penn Live Arts

Pay Range

$7.25 - $22.00 Hourly Rate

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements

A background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health and Life : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.
• Retirement : Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre‑tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACA guidelines.