Production Assistant (Seasonal, 40-50 hours per week, mid-May to mid-September)

Work Schedule: Dependent upon show schedule

Position Location: 100% On-site

Pay Rate: $21.65/hour

Benefits: 403(b) Retirement Plan; Complimentary tickets to select performances; Discounts at Concessions and the Gift Shop

Contact Information: jacobt@wolftrap.org or call 703.255.1799

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The onsite contact to coordinate all catering, hospitality, and ground transportation needs for artists and touring personnel
  • Communicates directly with touring artist production teams to advance catering, transportation, and hospitality needs
  • Coordinates daily catering needs with catering vendor
  • Assists Hospitality Staff in fulfilling hospitality riders for dressing room setups
  • Assists Manager of Artist Services in coordinating private artist transportation when necessary
• Assists Manager of Artist Services in taking extreme care of the overall artist experience
  • Attends to artists and touring personnel with a warm and welcoming demeanor
  • Recommends creative ideas to improve certain artistic experiences
  • Assists in routine upkeep of backstage amenities
  • Helps to supervise Runners and Hospitality Staff
• Generate schedules for Runners and Hospitality Staff.
• Attend and present pertinent information at weekly production meetings.
• Provide support for auxiliary activities:
  • VIP Programs
  • Artist Meet and Greets
• Assist venue staff with general non-production-related duties, such as answering phones, making copies, posting signs and database management
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Prior concert experience preferred.
• Must have a customer-service oriented mindset and maintain a demeanor of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and time management skills, detail-oriented, and computer efficiency.
• Must be available 40-50 hours a week from May-September.
  • Including early mornings, late nights, and weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

We’re pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment. The Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation. 

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that embraces and encourages different perspectives.  We work to reflect and be representative of the communities in which we serve and in which we reside.  Qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance or an accommodation in our job application processes should contact hr@wolftrap.org.  An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.