Production & Events Management Fellow

TITLE: Production and Events Management Fellow

SUPERVISOR: Rentals & Events Manager

DEPARTMENT: Production

DIVISION: Production

EMPLOYEMENT TYPE: Temporary

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

ONSITE REQUIREMENTS: This position will require mostly onsite work in conjunction with Studio Theatre’s remote work policy.

SCHEDULE DESCRIPTION: This position requires weekend and evening work in order to facilitate the needs of productions and rentals which varies week to week. Tech can consist of 10–12-hour days and longer than five day work weeks.

Position Summary

The Production and Events Management Fellow works closely with Studio Theatre’s Production and Rentals team assisting in daily tasks as well as long-term institutional projects. This position will facilitate external Rentals communication with external clients through the lifespan of the rental. The Fellow will work closely with show specific design teams and production departments to support Studio’s productions and external events. The position will often work cross-departmentally, collaborating on budgets, hiring, and scheduling.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

This position is meant for early-career individuals who have an interest, if not direct experience, in the following essential functions of the role:

PRODUCTION

• Communicate with creative and production teams to maintain production deadlines. 
• Create Payment Vouchers for Production purchases. 
• Support the production budgeting process. 
• Minute-taking for all Production and Event meetings 
• Assist Props Supervisor with maintaining stock and show facing needs 
• Other duties as assigned.

RENTALS AND EVENTS

• Assist with necessary client interactions 
• Schedule and execute building tours 
• Support space use schedule 
• Work with Production team to ensure spaces are ready for rentals. 
• Be onsite staff for rentals when needed. 
• Other duties as assigned.

General

• Participate in Studio Theatre’s on-going anti-racism work 
• Be actively engaged in the programming elements of the Fellows in Residence Program

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals, especially any individuals with disabilities, to perform the functions.

• Travel between multiple locations (Theatre, FedEx, Hardware Store, etc.). 
• Moderate physical needs - able to lift upward of 40lbs 
• Significant screen time (6-8 hours daily)

What We Are Looking For In a Fellow

We expect a fellow will have:

• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple projects with attention to detail, working accurately and efficiently to meet deadlines. 
• Experience working with budgets and schedules (non-professional experience is encouraged) 
• Organize and interpret data. 
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team. 
• Organizational and administrative skills. 
• Ability to handle client interactions. 
• Experience with Microsoft Office 
• A general knowledge of varies aspects of theatrical production. 
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and enthusiasm to work with teams with diverse identities.

PROGRAM PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS 

Must be able to work on-site at Studio Theatre a minimum of 3 days a week.

Must be 21+ 

Must be able to legally work in the United States