Production Assistant - Syracuse Stage

Position Title: Production Assistant

Department: Production Department, Stage Management

Reports To: Stage Manager, Associate Director of Production

Job Type: Full-time, Seasonal, Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)

Salary/Wage: $640-$680 per week, depending on experience

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Targeted Dates of Employment: September 17, 2024 – June 29, 2025





Syracuse Stage is committed to anti-racism, equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of our work, on and offstage, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Syracuse Stage acknowledges with respect, the Onondaga Nation, firekeepers of the Haudenosaunee, the Indigenous people on whose ancestral lands Stage now stands. Learn more at www.onondaganation.org.



Candidates from underrepresented groups and those who share these values and have demonstrable experience advocating for anti-racism, equity, diversity, and inclusion are strongly encouraged to apply.







General Job Description:



The Production Assistant assists the Stage Manager with all aspects of preparation, rehearsal, and performance of Syracuse Stage productions.



The description of the position in this document is representative and not exhaustive. Regular collaboration between shops in the production department and the wider organization is expected. Duties and responsibilities may shift with organizational needs.







Specific Responsibilities:



1. Assist in the preparation of materials and space for rehearsal and performance.



2. Assist during rehearsal, specifically by taking blocking and tracking notes, prompting, and setting props.



3. Assist in the writing and distribution of production notes and schedules to appropriate departments.



4. During technical rehearsals and performances, prepare backstage work areas, instruct, and supervise deck crews.



5. Serve as a member of the running crew for all Syracuse Stage productions they are assigned to.



6. Assist in the strike of all Syracuse Stage productions.



7. Assume other related duties as assigned by the Stage Manager and Associate Director of Production.







To Apply:



Please apply directly from our website:



https://www.syracusestage.org/job-opportunities



Please Include:

-Resume

-Cover Letter

-Three (3) Professional References

-Relevant Portfolio Work Is Encouraged





If you have difficulty submitting your application, please email HR@syracusestage.org or call (315) 4439842. We ask for materials in a written form, but we invite applicants to share their application using whatever format(s) best support their ability and skillset.
Salary: $640-$680/week