PT Production Associate - HSC102

Jimmy Jazz; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403B retirement plan

Educational opportunities for employee

Job summary

The Sands College of Performing Arts at Pace University seeks experienced part-time theatrical professionals to serve as Production Associates. You will assist students, staff and faculty with Mainstage productions in lighting, audio/visual, costume, scenery, or related areas.

Hours range from 5 to 20 per week with some weekends/evenings required; BA/BFA in technical theatre and at least 3 years in the field are expected, along with teamwork and safety with PPE and heights.

Qualifications

• BA or BFA in technical theatre or equivalent work experience.
• 3 years of experience in the field.
• Specialization in at least one area: lighting, audio/visual, costume, scenery, painting, or carpentry.
• Team player capable of teaching and guiding students.
• Ability to work at heights and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist during Mainstage productions for students, staff and faculty.
• Provide production support in lighting, audio/visual, costume, or scenery.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical theatre

Teamwork

Rigging

Education

BA or BFA in technical theatre

Tools

Shop equipment

Job description

• Location New York, NY, 10038,United States
• Base Pay $20.00 - $30.00 / Hour
• Job Category PT Staff
• Employee Type PT Staff

Description

The Sands College of Performing Arts at Pace University is seeking experienced part-time theatrical professionals in all areas of live entertainment to serve as Production Associates. The part-time Associates work during the academic semesters for the Mainstage Production season, assisting Performing Arts students, staff, and faculty with production in one or more of the following areas: lighting, audio and visual media; costume, stitching, and wardrobe; or scenery, painting, and carpentry.

In addition to the department supervisor, Production Associates will also be under the direction of the Director of Production.

Position Duties

• Assist students, staff, and faculty with the delivery of Mainstage productions.
• Provide production support in one or more areas of live entertainment, including lighting, audio and visual media; costume, stitching, and wardrobe; or scenery, painting, and carpentry.
• Performs other such duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Work Hours

Exact hours to be determined with supervisor; can range between 5 – 20 hours per week, depending on the production schedule and needs for each production. Some weekend and evening hours are required.

Requirements

• BA or BFA in technical theatre or equivalent work experience.
• 3 years of experience in the field.
• Range of technical theater skills and a specialization in at least one of the assigned areas in the description.
• Team player that requires minimal guidance to accomplish tasks that involve instructing, coaching, demonstrating, supervising, and working alongside students of various experience levels to teach them necessary technical skills.
• Ability to work at high heights, and on a ladder, genie and catwalk.
• Ability to lift, carry and move up to 50 pounds of equipment, up and down stairs in varied lighting condition.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop or kneel for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in and with proper personal protective equipment.
• Ability to safely operate shop equipment and tools.
• Valid driver’s license, and ability to drive a 14’ box truck and/or cargo van a plus.

About the Institution

Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities.

Benefits Offered

Pace University provides a competitive benefit program designed to offer the following:

• Medical, vision and dental insurance for preventive care or diagnostic and surgical procedures as well as an incentivized medical plan waiver option for those who choose not to participate (FT Employees).
• Income protection in the event an employee is not actively at work, due to illness (FT Employees).
• 403B investment opportunity to save toward financial security in retirement (PT and FT Employees).
• Programs and services that assist in balancing work and personal life (PT and FT Employees).
• Educational opportunities for the employee and eligible members of their family to pursue a degree at Pace or another higher education institution (PT and FT Employees).
• Opportunity for faculty and staff to participate in Pace’s award-winning health and wellness program, Pace Yourself to Wellness , which is designed to inspire employees to engage in healthy habits while optimizing health care resources (PT and FT Employees).
• Discount purchase plans for everything from entertainment, shopping and travel (PT and FT Employees).

AA/EEO Statement

Pace University is committed to achieving full equal opportunity in all aspects of University life. Pursuant to this commitment, the University does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex, gender or gender identity; race; color; national origin; religion; creed; age; disability; citizenship; marital or domestic partnership status; sexual orientation or affectional status; genetic predisposition or carrier status; military or veteran status; status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking; or any other characteristic protected by law federal, state or local law, rule or regulation.

Annual Security Report Notice

Pace is committed to ensuring the safety and security of the students, faculty, staff and visitors to the University. In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University’s Safety and Security department publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which can be accessed here . The report contains information on security policies as well as crime and fire statistics for the University.

Additional Information

• Compensation Type Hourly
• Salary Range $20.00-$30.00/hr
• Work Mode On Site
• Department Name Sands College of Performing Arts