Campus Production Assistant

The Production Assistant is a part-time seasonal (01MAR-31OCT) position reporting to the Manager of Venue Production Operations. This role performs a critical function by supporting and ensuring Campus Production operations and internal and external interfaces are successfully run.
Culture
Vision: The Mann will be recognized as the national model and trusted curator of “must-see” performances and transformative experiences in Philadelphia and beyond.
Mission: The Mann Center for the Performing Arts – situated in historic Fairmount Park with breathtaking views of Philadelphia’s skyline – serves as one of the nation’s premier non-profit and intercultural outdoor performing arts organizations by:

• Creating, presenting, promoting, convening, and collaborating on a broad spectrum of high-quality, compelling, welcoming, and inspiring entertainment experiences in its acclaimed multi-stage campus;
• Providing leadership in arts education through innovative and high-impact, collaborative educational activities for young people throughout the Philadelphia region;
• Fulfilling the expectations of 21st-century audiences by embracing multimedia platforms;
• Being a deeply valued civic asset to everyone in the Philadelphia region, an active community stakeholder in West Philadelphia and our immediate neighborhoods, and a responsible steward of our natural campus and resources; and
• Making its facilities available as a public service to other non-profit organizations.

Values: The Mann is committed to fostering long-standing relationships with its stakeholders—both internal and external—based on the following core values:

• Excellence – We seek to create first-class experiences that are unparalleled. We strive for exceptional quality in everything we do by always putting forth our best effort.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – We foster a community marked by openness, fairness, and equality. We value, respect, and leverage our differences while sharing a common mission.
• Integrity – We consistently operate with unyielding honesty, honor, and transparency. We hold ourselves and each other to the highest ethical standards.
• Welcoming – We create an inclusive and friendly community, where everyone feels special. We focus attention on serving our artists, guests, donors, team members, volunteers, and students.
• Innovation – We seek transformative, cutting-edge, and unique experiences on- and off-stage. We use creativity in all we do—from programming to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Oversees creation, distribution, and log of employee venue and parking credentials.
• Distributes and collects all new hire paperwork for all stagehands, teamsters, and wardrobe personnel. Ensures legibility, proper information, identification, etc., before handing materials off to the Assistant to the General Manager.
• Assists the Manager of Venue Production Operations with administrative tasks (invoices, payroll, etc.).
• Maintains digital records of production documents.
• Performs inspections of the Highmark Skyline Stage @ the Mann and surrounding site following all Highmark Skyline Stage @ the Mann performances.
• Maintains and distributes weekly campus master event spreadsheet with critical information for vendors, partners, and community partners.
• Inventories and manages ordering of department office supplies.
• Acquires and stages hospitality for Mann Presents events.
• Prepares dressing and the Fairmont Café for Mann Presents events.
• Provides 24-hour security staff with production schedules, delivery information, and rosters of production personnel.
• Maintains inventory of bath and hand towels, tables, chairs, and bottled water supply.
• Assists with coordinating catering/meals for stagehands.
• Participates in production show rotation schedule for all Mann Presents events and rentals, including building opening and closing procedures.
• Completes and files production incident reports as needed while on event duty.
• Issues campus-wide schedule changes as necessary for Mann Presents events.
• Participates in weekly department meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements
Authorized to work in the US
Accept a background check to be performed
Lift up to 50 pounds
Stay on your feet for 5 hour shifts
Work a rotating schedule - nights/weekends
US Driver's License
Flexible hours - nights/weekends
Must possess a smart device.
Must own a car.
Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mann Center for the Performing Arts provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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