Production Assistant jobs in Schenectady, NY

The Sembrich seeks a responsible and energetic individual to fill the role of Production Assistant. The Production Assistant will work closely with the Artistic Director, assisting in all aspects of festival production.

Responsibilities:

· Set up and tear down of venue before and after each festival event.

· Assist in festival marketing operations including online calendar postings and publicity distribution.

· Act as an artist liaison, ensuring all hospitality needs are met per artist contract requirements.

· Assist in production of event programs and materials (program listings, performer biographies, and text translations).

· Coordinate audio and visual recording needs for each program.

· Occasional coverage of museum docent duties

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

· Interest in and general knowledge of classical music.

· Availability on evenings and weekends.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to complete moderate lifting of chairs, equipment, etc. (approx. 50 lbs.)

· Experience in Microsoft Word and other office suite programs.

· Willingness and ability to learn and use basic video and audio editing programs (ex. ProTools, iMovie, WireCast)

Hours & Compensation:

· This position is 25 hours/week at a rate of $15.00/hour.

· Position will run from June 1 - August 31 (flexible)

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and references to Ginny Britt, Director of Administration, via email at GBritt@TheSembrich.org

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 25 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Bolton Landing, NY 12814 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bolton Landing, NY 12814: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person