Production Assistant

Job Description

The Ravinia Festival Association is seeking a team of Production Assistants to assist in the coordination and execution of all non-technical backstage operations for the 2020 summer season. These positions are highly coveted, and past employees have gone on to obtain full-time employment within major arts organizations.

Late-May/June through late-September 2020 (with some flexibility)

Assistants will perform the daily operations of the Production Department including, but not limited to; artist transportation, hospitality shopping, setting dressing rooms, restocking inventory and general office work.

Ability to work well as part of a team and independently. Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail. Clean driving record (must be submitted with application). Comfortable driving Ravinia’s fleet vehicles. Excellent computer skills. Consistent source of transportation at any time of day or night and a reliable cell phone. Ability to work outside of normal business hours (position requires extensive evening and weekend hours, some seven-day work weeks). Employees are required to sign an offer letter and a confidentiality agreement.

In addition to the general responsibilities, these positions integrate substantive areas of production management including: arts administration, music business, technical coordination, and production coordination. Candidates with any of these backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Stage elements are handled by a union crew. There are no technical/on-stage aspects to this position.

$13/hour. Thirty to fifty hours per week with opportunities for overtime pay. Free attendance at most concerts. Some meals provided. Cell phone reimbursement. Internship credit is available.

Qualifications

· Customer service experience

· Knowledge of performing arts

· Knowledge of Chicagoland area attractions, roadways and public transportation

· Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

· Excellent written and proofreading skills

· Foreign language speakers encouraged to apply

Additional Information

All hiring is conditional on receiving an approved background check. Please no phone calls or emails.

Driving records are generally available at your local Secretary of State or DMV office.