Production Assistantexpired
Mayo Performing Arts Center
United States, New Jersey, Morristown
Posted on: Apr. 27, 2025
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Description:
The Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) in Morristown, NJ is seeking a full-time Production House Staff Member to work alongside our production staff and crew, assisting the House Lighting Designer with all lighting and electrical elements for live events. This role emphasizes modern technology, requiring experience in theater and/or live concert lighting. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently, and have flexibility to work days, nights and weekends are essential to this position.
MPAC, a 1319-seat venue, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich and educates the diverse population of the region and enhances the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey through the arts.
As a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, MPAC welcomes more than 200,000 patrons to 250 events annually, serves more than 30,000 children through education and outreach programs, has an economic impact of $18 million, and is ranked in the Top 50 performing arts venues in the world per Pollstar, a leading entertainment industry magazine.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist the production team with maintaining production-related inventory, including minor repairs, cleaning, and safe handling.
• Operate a follow spot, focus lighting, and troubleshoot lighting and stage-related issues.
• Work at heights, including climbing lighting trusses, personnel lifts, and ladders. Candidates must be comfortable with heights or willing to learn.
• Collaborate closely with the Lighting Designer (LD) and other production team members, including those outside the Lighting department, to ensure high-quality event production.
• Other duties as necessary and required .
Salary/Benefits
Union Qualification:
This position is covered under an IATSE Local 632 Collective Bargaining Agreement. However, applicants do not need to be union members to apply for or be eligible for this position.
Salary is based on current Union rates.
Application Deadline:
June 30, 2025
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Administrative
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United States,
New Jersey,
Morristown
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