Shakespeare In the Parks Production Crew

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission; Largo (MD); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission is seeking Production Crew Members to support rehearsals and performances by handling sets, props, and equipment, and by assisting with load-ins/outs and set construction. The role includes driving tour vehicles and ensuring safe, efficient operations.

Expect to work ~20–25 hours/week in summer tours, with additional hours for maintenance, setup, and production prep. Strong teamwork and reliability are essential.

Formación

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move production equipment and materials.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and reliability.
• Ability to safely operate tour vehicles, including a box truck.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with load-ins, setup, strike, and load-out at rehearsal and performance sites.
• Load, unload, transport, and organize production equipment, set pieces, props, and supplies.
• Drive designated tour vehicles between performance, rehearsal, and storage locations.
• Support the safe operation and handling of production equipment and materials.
• Troubleshoot and help resolve technical or logistical issues during the tour.
• Communicate equipment needs, vehicle concerns, and production issues to the Production Manager.

Conocimientos

Driving

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Physical stamina

Herramientas

Box truck operation

Basic tools

Descripción del empleo

The Arts and Cultural Heritage Division is seeking Production Crew Members to support rehearsals and performances through the setup, transportation, maintenance, and breakdown of sets, props, equipment, and supplies. This position assists with load-ins and load-outs, set construction and repairs, and the operation of tour vehicles, including a box truck, while helping ensure productions are executed safely, efficiently, and professionally.

• Assist with set construction, assembly, maintenance, and repairs.
• Load, unload, transport, and organize production equipment, set pieces, props, and supplies.
• Drive designated tour vehicles between performance, rehearsal, and storage locations.
• Assist with load-in, setup, strike, and load-out at rehearsal and performance sites.
• Support the safe operation and handling of production equipment and materials.
• Troubleshoot and help resolve technical or logistical issues during the tour.
• Communicate equipment needs, vehicle concerns, and production issues to the Production Manager.

Required

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to safely operate tour vehicles, including a box truck.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move production equipment and materials.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and reliability.

Preferred

• Experience in theatre, live event, or touring productions.
• Experience with set construction, stage operations, or event setup.
• Familiarity with basic tools, equipment maintenance, and repairs.
• Experience driving larger vehicles and transporting equipment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of safe production practices and equipment handling.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Ability to identify and resolve technical and logistical challenges.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow directions and adapt to changing production needs.

Work hours

• Approximately 20-25 hours per week during summer tour. Additional intermittent hours may be scheduled for set construction, maintenance, repairs, and production preparation as needed. Evening and weekend availability is required.

Working Conditions/Environment

• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Perform physical work, including lifting and moving equipment.
• Work evenings, weekends, and flexible schedules as needed.
• Travel between rehearsal, performance, and storage locations.

Supplemental information

• Employment is contingent upon a favorable background check.

May be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411. (Maryland Relay 7-1-1) M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.