Production Crew

New Village Arts Inc; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

New Village Arts is seeking dependable Production Crew members to support the physical and operational needs of our productions, events, and facilities. This is a hands-on role focused on build and strike, with additional setup, organization, and basic facilities support.

Ideal candidates enjoy physical work, are reliable and punctual, and can follow directions. Prior scenic build or production support experience is helpful, but not required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to perform manual tasks safely and efficiently.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Capable of working collaboratively in a production setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with scenery build, installation, load-in, and strike.
• Help assemble, paint, touch up, move, and store scenic materials.
• Support setup and breakdown for rehearsals, performances, events, and rentals.
• Assist with room setups, organization, supply stocking, and facilities-related tasks.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized spaces backstage and in storage areas.
• Use tools, ladders, and equipment safely and responsibly.
• Collaborate with Technical Manager and team to support production needs.

Skills

Hands-on work

Reliability

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Follow directions

Job description

New Village Arts is seeking dependable, hardworking, and team-oriented Production Crew members to support the physical and operational needs of our productions, events, and facilities.

This role is best suited for someone who enjoys hands-on work and takes pride in helping prepare and maintain the spaces and materials that make live theatre possible. At NVA, Production Crew work is focused primarily on build and strike, with additional support for setup, organization, and basic facilities needs as assigned.

What you'll do:

• Assist with scenery build, installation, load-in, and strike
• Help assemble, paint, touch up, move, and store scenic and production materials
• Support setup and breakdown for rehearsals, performances, events, and rentals
• Assist with room setups, organization, supply stocking, and minor facilities-related support
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized production, storage, backstage, and shared-use spaces
• Use tools, ladders, materials, and equipment safely and responsibly
• Work closely with the Technical Manager and other team members to support production and operational needs

We're looking for someone who:

• Enjoys hands-on, physically active work
• Is reliable, punctual, and able to follow directions well
• Works safely, efficiently, and collaboratively
• Has strong attention to detail and a good work ethic
• Is available to work evenings, weekends, and other hours as needed based on production schedules
• Has previous experience in scenic build, production support, events, facilities, or similar work preferred, though not required

At New Village Arts, every production depends on the work that happens behind the scenes. If you want to be part of a collaborative team that helps build, maintain, and support the work onstage and throughout our space, we'd love to hear from you.