Production Associate

Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will support the Met Live Arts Department’s production activities across the museum, including concerts, operas, performance art, and other live performances in the Met’s theater, galleries and public spaces. You will be assisting in the production of events and act as liaison between our internal Audio Video team, the wider production team, as well as external contractors and artists and provide hands-on support during performances.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Coordinate technical processes during load-in/load-out, technical rehearsals, and performances as assigned.

• Provide administrative support for productions including drafting work orders and write-ups for internal and external production partners.

• Draft and maintain internal production documents. Document and disseminate production meeting details.

• Draft production schedules and ground plans when assigned, assisting in managing production schedules.

• Schedule production related meetings for Production Manager with internal and external crews, artists, etc.

• Assist in departmental purchasing, following proper approval processes.

• Facilitate communication, prioritization, and scheduling of production work, including serving as the primary department liaison for Artifax, a venue management software.

• Support external vendors by setting up and processing invoice requests, helping coordinate rentals, and facilitate deliveries/pick-ups

• Assist with other assignments as needed relating to the execution of performances

• Some weekend, late nights, and extended week hours are required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years of professional production experience, or equivalent training in theatrical production management or stage management, or other disciplines such as opera, dance, touring, or event management

• Ability to independently problem solve.

• Must have extremely strong organizational skills and work habits

• Ability to respond to changing circumstances quickly and with a positive attitude

• Must possess analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Maintains working knowledge of CAD software (Vectorworks preferred), G-Suite, Microsoft Suite