Summer Theatre Production Assistant (Summer 2026 002920)

Middleburysnowbowl; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 21,215; Part time

Job summary

A local summer theatre company in Vermont is seeking a part-time production assistant to support various theatre production tasks, excluding costumes. The ideal candidate will have relevant theatre experience, competence in scenery construction, and lighting skills. The position pays $15.40 per hour. Join a vibrant community that values diversity and equity. Applications are encouraged from underrepresented groups.

Qualifications

• Worked at least one semester as a Theatre Production Assistant or equivalent.
• Demonstrated competence in scenery construction and lighting hang/focus.
• Ability to lift, climb ladders, and work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support all areas of theatre production except costumes.
• Build scenery and properties.
• Hang and focus lights.

Skills

Scenery construction

Lighting hang/focus

Problem solving

Creativity

Basic math skills

Physical mobility

Education

Experience as a Theatre Production Assistant or equivalent

Job description

The Summer Theatre production assistant supports in all areas of theatre production, except costumes. Including building scenery and properties; hanging and focusing lights; sewing and painting.

This is a part-time non-benefits position paying $15.40 per hour.

• Candidates will have worked at least one semester as a Middlebury College Theatre Production Assistant, Dance Program Technical Assistant, McCullough Technical Assistant, or equivalent in another undergraduate program.

• Candidates will have demonstrated competence in scenery construction and lighting hang/focus. Candidate will have demonstrated ability to work on technical and creative projects requiring problem solving and creative thinking. Ability to do basic math, climb ladders, lift and carry items, and physical mobility is necessary. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.

Middlebury College is an equal‑opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.