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Production Assistant
Princeton, NJ
Princeton Symphony Orchestra
Part Time
Posted February 28, 2025
The Production Assistant’s role is to provide operational support to the artistic and venue management teams. This is a part-time, temporary position encompassing the load-in, performance period, and load-out for the Princeton Festival in June 2025. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Production Assistants work closely with musicians and guest artists, Festival staff, and vendors.
Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS• Set up and tear down equipment needed for rehearsals, concerts, and other events, both onstage and in
venue front-of-house areas.
• Assist in transporting PSO-owned and rented equipment to/from venues.
• Assist with hospitality for musicians and guest artists, and maintain supplies in and cleanliness of dressing
rooms.
• Provide local transport for artists when needed.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS• Experience in concert production, technical theater, or equivalent experience.
• Organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to plan ahead and problem-solve.
• Professionalism and excellent interpersonal skills to work with a variety of constituents from an array of lived
experiences.
• High standards of integrity, credibility, and reliability.
• Excellent time management skills including commitment to attendance and punctuality.
• Works well independently and in a group setting, a true team player.
• Strong communication skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and a reliable form of transportation.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings and weekends.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Must be able to lift, move, and/or carry 50+ pounds.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for multiple consecutive hours at a time.
How To Apply
This is a temporary position. The Princeton Festival takes place June 6-21, 2025, with work opportunities beginning as early as June 2 and concluding June 23. This individual in this position must be available to work a minimum of six days a week. Total hours will not exceed 40 hours/week. Pay: $22/hour
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a resume and cover letter to employment@princetonsymphony.org with “Production Assistant” in the subject line. Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
All applications will be treated as confidential. Electronic submissions only – no phone calls. If you require any assistance or accommodations during the interview process, please include this information when submitting your application. We are only able to contact those candidates selected for an interview.
