Production Assistant
Evergreen, CO, USA
Job Type
Part Time
How To Apply
Email cover letter and resume to admin@evergreenchildrenschorale.com
About the Role
The Production Assistant organizes and coordinates the logistical side of rehearsals and performances of the ECC performances.
Requirements
Attend regular rehearsals and performances as delineated in the annual schedule as requested by the Music Director. Rehearsals are held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4pm - 5:45pm at Evergreen Lutheran Church.
Works closely with the Music Director to prepare and publish the weekly rehearsal schedule with roles/scenes in-mind.
Track attendance and inform Music Director of any excessive or unexcused absences.
Send weekly schedule for upcoming rehearsals. Updates membership on any schedule changes.
Distribute binders and music, create and distribute nametags, track rehearsal attendance
Work with prop and set parent committees to make sure props are secured and set is on-schedule for completion in collaboration with the Music Director.
Ensure that props and equipment are available and maintained.
Work closely with the parent backstage crew on creating an easy to follow document indicating scene changes, prop placement and students entrances and exits.
Open and close buildings for rehearsals and performances as requested by management staff.
Attend rehearsals, committee meetings and performances as requested by Music Director and Business Manager.
Act as the liaison between ECC and all performance venues and concert vendors.
Responsibile for venue load in/load out requirements.
Overseeing sound and lighting engineers, house, and crew.
Providing detailed communication with members about performances, schedules, concert logistics, stage direction, etc.
Be prepared with updates for the Music Director or Business Manager to be shared at monthly Board meetings.
Maintain and uphold a code of respect, discipline and positive working atmosphere with all members, parents, and other staff/contractors.
Support all marketing and recruitment efforts of ECC and Prelude.
Report to the respective Ensemble’s Stage Director and Business Manager.
The Production Manager should have experience working with children. Ideally, this experience should include both concert and musical theater performance. This person should also have demonstrated the ability to work cooperatively with the adults of this organization, i.e. parents, artistic staff, business staff and board of directors.
This is an independent contractor position and compensation is annually determined by the Board of Directors. Hours vary depending on the time of year.
Compensation: Salaried position, starting at $2,000 for the season depending on experience.
About the Company
Organization Background:
The Evergreen Children’s Chorale (ECC) is a 501(c)(3) community arts organization that was formed more than 31 years ago, in response to a need in the mountain area for a high-quality music performance ensemble specifically designed for children. ECC provides musical performance opportunities for youth in 2nd through 8th grade to fulfill our Mission and in accordance with our Guiding Principles:
Mission:
Inspiring and engaging young performers through quality experiences
that create community and nurture a love of the arts.
Guiding Principles:
● Pursue excellence in the performing arts
● Provide a fun, joyful and professional atmosphere
● Foster collaboration, teamwork and trust
● Connect to the heart of our community
● Cultivate empathy in a nurturing environment
● Respect individuality, diversity and inclusion
● Lead by example and with integrity
ECC has two ensembles: Prelude (2nd-4th grade) and Company (5th-8th grade).