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Production Assistant
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Job ID 75667
Job Funding Source Work-Study
Employer Music, Theater & Dance, School of
Category Technical
Job Description

Assistant House Tech - Work Study Position 

IMPORTANT—A resume is required if you wish to be considered for this position. In addition to completing this application, all applicants will need to complete the Google Form located here 

https://forms.gle/RX5GGhJgcc4ymSbE8 

You will need to use your umich.edu (http://umich.edu/) address to complete the form. 

NOTE THAT YOU MUST FILL OUT BOTH THE OFFICIAL STUDENT APPLICATION AND THE GOOGLE FORM FOR US TO SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW. 

Job Description: 

The Walgreen Drama Center hosts many performances throughout the year in our various studio spaces. This position would be support staff for various productions throughout the academic year, working closely with and being supervised by the Studio and Performance Manager (SPM). The job description is as follows: 

Hours: 

Varies Depending on Performance Times.

Tech Week Hours: 

  • Monday-Friday: 6pm-12am 
  • Saturday-Sunday: 12pm-12am

Job duties: 

  • Hours for this position may be scheduled during tech weeks, late night performances, and/or individual events in the Walgreen Drama Center studios. 

  • Serve as an on-site resource to studio users by being present in the room during their reservation time 

  • Answer questions related to the sound or lighting equipment, or direct questions to the SPM as needed. 

    • Assist users with connecting things like communication systems, corded microphones and projections. 

    • Direct more advanced questions about lighting or audio to the SPM as needed. 

  • Check out tools from the SPM toolkit to the approved users. 

  • Assist with moving furniture into approved storage areas.

  • Ensure studio users are abiding by studio policies, including posted house capacity.

  • Assure safe work practices and compliance with fire and safety regulations at all times to foster a culture of safety. 

    • Prepare accident reports when injuries occur, and alert the appropriate staff.

  • Assist with any emergency protocols that may arise including medical emergencies, severe weather, or fire evacuation protocol according to training. 

  • Make sure the back hallway is cleared at the end of the night. 

  • Lock all doors to the Walgreen Drama Center spaces (studios, classrooms, dressing rooms, control booths) at the end of the night. 

  • Assist the SPM as needed with tech week production needs and studio maintenance throughout the year.

Educational Value

Gain marketable insight and real-world experience in rehearsal and performance operations, and event management. Work in an energetic, dynamic environment that offers the chance to improve responsibility, adaptability, and customer service skills. Grow production support skills in lighting, audio, and scenery in support of curricular productions. 
Job Requirements

  • Attentive, responsible, and reliable qualities are preferred. 

  • We are looking for students who are communicative and adaptable to a variety of different performance environments. 

  • Must have 8-12 hours of availability on a weekly basis, spread over nights and weekends. Must be available to work late nights. 

  • Must be able to liaise with a variety of different users in the spaces utilizing professional communication skills both to the room occupants and to the Studio and Performance Manager. 

  • Technical theatre or performance production experience is preferred for this position. - A work study award is required at this time.
Hourly Rate $17.00/hour
Hours 8.0 to 12.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter
Start Date Monday, August 24, 2026
End Date TBD
Primary Contact Ariana Shaw
Primary Contact's Email N/A
Supervisor N/A
Work Location Various SMTD Venues.
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Fax N/A