Production Assistant at UChicago Presents

Description: The Production Assistant will assist University of Chicago Presents (UCP) staff with the production and operations of 25+ regular concerts and events during the academic year. The Assistant's primary responsibilities will include overseeing stage setup, managing hospitality needs, serving as a UChicago Presents representative on-site during rehearsals, and fulfilling possible stage management or front of house needs during events. In addition, the Assistant may provide related administrative support to UCP staff.

On rehearsal/concert days, arrive on-site early to:

• Set up greenroom hospitality

• Receive backline and oversee stage setup

• Greet artists upon arrival; show them to the greenroom and introduce them to stage crew

• Observe rehearsal and notify Director of Production and Education of any issues

Hospitality:

• Review riders and order customized greenroom refreshments (e.g., fruit, veggies, snacks, etc.) with keen attention to dietary restrictions and special requests

• Order and receive meal delivery for artists before concert; set up in greenroom

• Assist with post-concert greenroom clean-up and pack-up

General:

• Assist Director of Production and Education with managing artists throughout their time on-site

• Front of house; serve as extra usher during events as needed

• Provide administrative support as needed (e.g., research/reporting, making reservations, etc.)

• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications: Excellent attention to detail; responsible; experience with concert production and administrative work; familiarity with classical music and jazz. Stage management or front of house experience, and technical knowledge of instruments a plus. This role is ideal for a graduate student with flexible availability and interest in production and arts administration. Must be available for most concerts (see schedule at chicagopresents.uchicago.edu). Work-study students are encouraged to apply.

This position is for the 2022-23 academic year, beginning Fall Quarter 2022.

Compensation and hours: $18 per hour; 5-10 hours per week estimated depending on concert schedule, with the possibility of more during periods with more concerts. Regular hours may be scheduled during campus business hours (M-F, 8:30-5), but frequent evening and weekend presence at events is required.

Employer: Humanities/Music, UChicago Presents

The University of Chicago Presents is one of Chicago's oldest chamber music presenters and regularly presents many of the world's most renowned musicians. The series is acclaimed as the city's most distinguished presenter of classical, early, contemporary, jazz, and world music. Visit www.chicagopresents.uchicago.edu