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Production Assistant
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Job ID 8042
Job Funding Source Work-Study, Non-Work-Study
Employer University Productions
Category Technical
Job Description

Work in either a Scene Shop, Paint Shop, Costume Shop, Electrics/Lighting Shop, Prop Shop, Sound Shop, or backstage on a show.

University Productions is in charge of producing Mainstage shows for the departments of Theatre & Drama, Voice & Opera, Musical Theatre, and Dance. We function like a regional theatre within the greater University setting. Job duties and responsibilities will vary, based on which department you're interested in working for. 

Educational Value

Hands-on experience learning the many disciplines that collaborate in a stage production.

Job Requirements

Self-starter, dependable and punctual.
Ability to learn quickly and work in a team environment is necessary. Desire to collaborate, create and support an artistic vision is helpful.
Although previous experience is preferred, we will train specific job skills.

Hourly Rate $16.20/hour
Hours 6.0 to 20.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter
Start Date Monday, August 25, 2025
End Date TBD
Primary Contact Michelle Williams-Elias
Primary Contact's Email maelias@umich.edu
Supervisor TBD - Shop Dependent
Work Location Shops located on both Central and North Campus - discipline dependent. 100% in person work.
Phone N/A
Fax N/A