Event Production Assistant

Organization: Fusion Theatre Company Location: 708 1st St NW Albuquerque, NM 87102 An Off-Campus Work-Study Position

• MUST HAVE A WORK-STUDY AWARD Job Overview: Under the supervision of the Technical Director, the Production Assistant works before, during, and after events to prepare, maintain, and clean-up all venues within FUSION: 708, The Meadow, and The Cell Theatre. From larger scale live music, dance, and theatrical performances, to private parties and events, the Production Assistant ensures that artists, renters, and patrons at FUSION can create art and build community in a safe, well-maintained, and smooth-running environment.

Responsibilities

Assist with the set-up, running, and break-down of FUSION events and productions Assist the technical director and other FUSION staff on work calls (i.e. lighting hang and focus, set builds and strikes, seating bank construction, art exhibition hangs and strikes, facility organization and maintenance) Duties may include: parking and traffic direction, stage and event hall set-up and breakdown (moving chairs, tables, stage platforms, curtains, and seating banks), facilities cleaning, organization, and maintenance, concession sales, crowd control, and some lighting/AV equipment operation.

Shift lengths vary depending on the event, workload, and your availability. Shifts will be offered on a weekly basis.