Theatre Operations Tech Assistant (Part-Time)

Playbill, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Theatre Row, a program of Building for the Arts NY, Inc. (BFA), is seeking a part-time Production and Facilities Assistant to support the Production and Building Operations Departments.

Based at Theatre Row near Times Square, the role covers opening/closing, equipment rentals, load-in/strike, and light maintenance. Evening and weekend shifts required; 7–21 hours weekly; $21/hour; non-exempt.

Vaccination proof required; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must be able to carry up to 50lbs, sometimes while navigating multiple flights of stairs quickly.
• Working knowledge of standard theatrical lighting and sound equipment including ETC products, QLab, and analog Sound Mixers.
• Experience with handheld power tools and basic carpentry.
• Some experience working as a lighting, sound, or scenic technician in nonprofit, commercial, or educational theatre.
• Ability to prioritize, troubleshoot, and remain calm during emergencies or stressful situations.
• Familiarity with both commercial and nonprofit theatre best practices.
• Team Player.

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing the building, including unlocking and locking active theatre spaces.
• Assisting with rentals of Theatre Row’s lighting, sound, and other equipment.
• Technical support for current productions including load-in and strike.
• Troubleshooting building and production problems as they arise during shift.
• Assisting in the maintenance of all properties under the BFA umbrella, including commercial and residential rental properties.
• Supporting with light janitorial duties, including as-needed spot cleaning, snow removal, sidewalk sweeping, and trash management when janitorial services are not available.

Skills

Equipment knowledge

ETC lighting

QLab

Power tools

Carpentry basics

Theatre experience

Tools

ETC equipment

QLab software

Analog mixers

Job description

Theatre Row, a program of Building for the Arts NY, Inc. (BFA), is seeking a part-time Production and Facilities Assistant to support the Production and Building Operations Departments.

Based at Theatre Row near Times Square, the role covers opening/closing, equipment rentals, load-in/strike, and light maintenance. Evening and weekend shifts required; 7–21 hours weekly; $21/hour; non-exempt.

Vaccination proof required; equal opportunity employer.