How FUN is the Rochester Fringe Festival? The Fringe is New York State's largest multidisciplinary performing arts festival and runs September 10-21 this year. It's a great place for performers who enjoy showing off their creative talents, and for the Fringe-goers they entertain. But it’s even more fun to conduct hands-on work where you literally make it happen. That’s you, the Production Assistant! You’re the one who does whatever it takes to support the production of shows at Fringe curated venues. Working as part of a team of Production Assistants and other Fringe-loving colleagues, you will carry out tasks that enable smooth operation and an engaging, memorable experience for performers and spectators.

Warning: This position is not a good fit for someone who prefers a desk job and/or who thrives on predictability. You’ll be on the move constantly, addressing needs as they emerge – with equipment, people, weather, etc. You’ll be lifting things (up to 50 pounds) and fixing things and pitching in whenever, wherever, and however needed. You’ll be behind-the-scenes making things happen and interfacing with festival goers. Priorities and direction will change – your job will be as dynamic as the Fringe itself!

Does that still sound like fun to you? Great! We are looking for collaborative, flexible, energetic team players with a strong work ethic who are passionate about people, the performing arts, and Rochester. You must be responsible, a good listener, and most importantly, willing and eager to learn. Bonus points if you have prior, relevant experience.

The Fringe is committed to building a culturally diverse working and performing environment, and we want you to be part of that.

Are you ready to jump in with both feet for a few short but exciting weeks in late August and September?

This role is part-time in August, but moves to full-time during September. As the festival occurs at all hours, this will not be a typicaly 9am-5pm role. (The festival runs September 10-21, but set-up and take down exist before and after.)

The success of the Fringe isn’t possible without hands-on, can-do Production Assistants. We are looking for you.

To be considered for this position, please include a cover letter (indicating your availability) and resume in your submission.

PLEASE NOTE: All staff are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Rochester Fringe Festival, Inc. (the “Fringe”) is firmly committed to creating a respectful working environment and prohibits unlawful discrimination or harassment based on race, sex, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender expression, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, national origin, military status, color, marital status, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristics protected by law. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination and harassment applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, assignment of duties, training, promotion, termination, compensation and benefits. All Fringe employees are responsible, individually and collectively, for fostering respect and teamwork in the workplace and for complying with this policy prohibiting discrimination and harassment in all facets of the Fringe’s business.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have theatre, dance, music, comedy or festival production experience?

Experience:

• relevant: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Rochester, NY (Preferred)

Work Location: In person