Reports to: Education Director/Producing Directors
Dates: June 10 - July 31, 2025
Salary: $3,000-$4,000 (based on experience) for the Season, split into bi-weekly payments.
Additional Benefits: Shared housing on campus in a dormitory (private bedroom, communal bathroom and common areas), meal plan in Vassar College’s dining hall (3 meals per day), round-trip travel reimbursement from New York City, free tickets to Powerhouse shows (as available)
Job Summary
The Education/Producing Assistant assists both Producing Directors and the Associate Producer on a myriad of projects and tasks as needed. Reporting directly to the Producing Directors (but working closely with the Associate Producer), the Education/Producing Assistant is a key member of the producing team, working hands on to set up all professional and Training Program projects up for success, with a particular focus on the Training Program. The Education/Producing Assistant is an entry level role for a recent college graduate looking to dive head first into a fast paced and exciting theater festival environment. An ideal candidate has excellent communication skills and project management capabilities, is interested in theatre and developing new works, has a passion for education, and a knowledge of the current theatrical landscape.
We are seeking applicants with the following traits: friendly, reliable, possess strong work ethics, have a pleasant, calm demeanor, a can-do attitude, thrive in a fast paced environment, can navigate a multitude of personalities and have a strong sense of humor.
If you are available and have interest in being considered for one of the positions, please send a brief cover letter to powerhouse@vassar.edu along with the following:
1. Position(s) you are most interested in.
2. Confirm availability (mid-June - July 31)
3. Attach a resume.
We will be scheduling Zoom/phone interviews immediately, so please submit your materials ASAP.