Reports to: Production Manager and Associate Production Manager
Dates: June 15 - July 31 (full time, in person in Poughkeepsie)
Salary: $2,500-$2,900 (based on experience) for the Season, split into bi-weekly payments.
Additional Benefits: Shared housing in campus apartment (private bedroom with shared bathroom and living space), 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 Production Management Assistants assist the Production Manager and Associate Production Manager with all production aspects of both the professional and Training Program seasons. Reporting directly to the Production Manager and Associate Production Manager, the Production Management Assistants split their time between the professional season and the Training Program, assisting with load in and load out, technical rehearsals, performances, costume and prop coordination, and maintenance of all theaters, rehearsal studios and classrooms. The Production Management Assistants are an entry level role for a current student or recent graduate looking to dive head first into a fast paced and exciting theater festival environment. An ideal candidate is friendly, confident, and enthusiastic about giving everyone involved a great summer experience. Candidates with a valid driver’s license and sewing skills are strongly preferred.
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.