Description
- Production Associates will be called on to perform basic tasks including, but not limited to; hanging, focusing, or striking stage lighting;
- setting up stage audio or portable PA systems; setting up projections and / or playback equipment; setting up or striking stage properties such as chairs, music stands, platforms, choral risers, and acoustic shells;
digital video camera operation or other livestream or digital video support; wardrobe maintenance and support; and general assistance in all back-of-house technical and shop spaces.
- Depending on the skillset that each Associate brings to the table, they may also be tasked with; programming lighting consoles (ETC Eos Family);
- programming audio or video in QLab or Playback Pro; programming or operating digital audio consoles (Yamaha CL and TR series, DiGiCo, or Behringer X32);
- livestream engineering, camera operation, video direction, or minor post-production video editing; stage managing or supervising venue activities;
or assisting with stage carpentry or theatrical rigging projects.
Training opportunities will be available for Associates wishing to expand or deepen their skillsets.
These positions would be scheduled on an as-needed basis, dependent on venue workloads and full-time staff bandwidth, with as much advance notice as possible.
Due to the nature of performing arts, live and digital events, these positions would require significant evening and weekend hours.
Production Associates are not eligible for benefits or to work on any performances or events under IATSE jurisdiction.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Penn Live Arts
Pay Range
$7.25 - $22.00 Hourly Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements
Background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.