The Folger Shakespeare Library knows that an exceptional staff is the backbone of any great organization. We hire exceptionally qualified individuals who are committed to the mission, vision, and values of our organization. Our recruitment process strives to be interactive, accessible, and responsive. Once employed, the Folger provides a generous compensation, leave, and benefits package, as well as many opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Job Description:
Home to the world's largest Shakespeare collection, Folger Shakespeare Library is a world-class center for scholarship, learning, culture, and the arts. Folger Theatre is a not-for-profit AEA company that produces a full season of plays by Shakespeare and other world-class playwrights.
We are seeking a Production Assistant to join us as a member of the stage management team for our production of Metamorphoses. This production will take place at various locations in the DC area. This position reports to the Production Manager and is an exciting opportunity for a team player to invest in a dynamic company.
Pandemic Response: All staff, contractors, and visitors working or visiting onsite are required to be vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine and furnish proof of vaccination (unless they have received a medical or religious exemption). Masks are required in all shared or public spaces onsite until further notice.
Compensation:

• The PA position will run from 4/30/24-6/16/23 (with the possibility of extending until 6/23/24) and pays $20/hour.

Duties:

• Work with the director and stage management team to run the rehearsal room, including but not limited to tracking props, managing schedules, being on book, incorporating script updates, and maintaining hospitality.
• Support the Stage Management team in building schedules, running paperwork, and other. organizational documents, managing the creation and upkeep of said paperwork as needed
• Work to keep the rehearsal spaces and tour vehicles clean and organized.

• Promote a safe and healthy work environment alongside other team members.
• Assist with Load in at each venue, including sound setup, props set up, backstage set up, etc.
• During performances, serve as deck crew; move scenic units, strike and set props on stage
• Serve as a dresser, assisting actors in top of show dressing and costume changes
• Set and clean the playing space

• Prepare props
• Work with Company Manager to provide the company with supplies for green rooms and backstage.
• Serve as the production's COVID-19 Safety Officer
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Successful candidates will be self-starting, detail-oriented, and reliable
• Strong communication skills required
• Stage management and/or theater industry experience preferred
• Basic understanding of backstage etiquette
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.

• Ability to keep up a positive attitude in the rehearsal room and backstage.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work quickly and accurately with attention to detail.
• Ability to read a ground plan and tape out theatrical floor plans.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Physical Requirements:
This job operates in a professional theatre environment, and the employee may be exposed to various components of a theatrical environment such as florescent lighting, low light environment, pollen, dust, recycled air, cooling fans, semi-enclosed areas, central heating, seasonal warmer temperatures, and office noise. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• This position is highly mobile. Candidates are required to have the ability to be on feet for extended periods, regularly use stairs, bend, kneel, climb, stoop, push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Candidates must also have the capacity to communicate, in person, or using video, phone, or electronic communication methods, in a manner which can be understood by others.

Interested individuals should submit their cover letter and resume. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted. No phone calls please.
The Folger is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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