Assistant Production Manager

About the Role

• Salary: $1,300/week 
• Job Type: Temporary 
• Employment Classification: Full-Time, Exempt  
• Schedule Expectations: The schedule will include frequent evening, overnight, holiday, and weekend shifts. 
• We will fill 3 roles with the following employment durations: 
  • February 10th, 2025 – October 17th, 2025 
  • March 24th, 2025 – October 3rd, 2025 
  • March 24th, 2025 – June 16th, 2025 
• Employment Duration: Please note these positions are temporary. If hired, candidates should be aware that there is no guarantee of rehire for future seasons, and reapplication will be required for any subsequent opportunities.  
• How to Apply: Please click the ‘Apply Here’ button below. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete your application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please let us know at jobs@littleisland.org 

What You’ll Do 

• Serve as the Production Department’s on-site representative during site visits, load-ins, work calls, and performances, including nights and weekends. This includes: 
  • Supervising stagehand activity and ensuring compliance with Little Island’s work rules. 
  • Coordinating production activity with Little Island’s Operations team. 
  • Communicating the impact of real-time weather and technical developments to artists and other members of the Artistic Programming team. 
• Lead production purchasing and sourcing efforts by:  
  • Researching and comparing suppliers, goods, and services. 
  • Monitoring and maintaining inventory levels. 
  • Tracking and reconciling expenses, including processing invoices and credit card charges. 
  • Traveling offsite for same-day purchase needs when required. 
• Collaborate with stagehands to ensure backstage areas are organized and well-maintained. 
• Supervise rehearsal room setup and strike activity, including the transportation of production materials and equipment between Little Island and off-site rehearsal spaces. 
• Update the season calendar and production schedule using scheduling and project management software, in collaboration with the Artistic Programming Department. 
• Facilitate clear communication with other Little Island departments and external collaborators, ensuring timely completion of vendor communications, stagehand onboarding, and routine administrative tasks. 
• Implement and monitor safety protocols in collaboration with the Production Manager and Associate Production Manager. 
• Implement and execute department processes and procedures related to transportation and reimbursement. 
• Participate in the daily operations of all performance spaces during programming, providing direction and hands-on support during rehearsals, load-ins, and load-outs, equipment operation, emergencies, and maintenance activities as needed. 
• Perform other tasks related to the park and its operations, as assigned by the Production Manager. 

What You Bring 

• 2+ years of administrative experience in production or a related field.  
• Exceptional organizational skills with a keen attention to detail. 
• A passion for collaborating on new, original works in a unique outdoor venue. 
• Proficiency with scheduling and project management software. 
• A commitment to cross-departmental collaboration, ensuring a seamless and holistic experience for both visitors and guest artists, fostering camaraderie and connection. 
• Adaptability and flexibility in responding to changing circumstances in a dynamic work environment.  
• Experience working alongside a crew in theatrical or outdoor settings. 
• Availability to work nights and weekends as required during the programming season. 
• Comfort working in a variety of weather conditions, including light rain, summer heat, and in intermittent direct sunlight 
• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods, navigate stairs, and regularly lift 25 pounds 
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. 

Benefits and Perks 

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental & vision care (applicable if employed full-time for a period that exceeds 90 calendar days) 
• Eligible for accrued sick time (up to 7 days)  
• 401(k) retirement plan 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Access to discounts at neighborhood businesses  

Life at Little Island

• Park employees will spend time onsite at Little Island working in outdoor weather conditions, navigating the entire park multiple times a day, and interacting with park visitors to ensure operations are running effectively. Little Island is ADA compliant, and park employees are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for each other and our park’s visitors.    
• Little Island’s Headquarters, located near the park, provides an open floor plan office, shared work areas and kitchen, a locker room, and rehearsal space. It is a dynamic and multi-use space where employees and artists can collaborate, connect, and unwind in between shifts, meetings, and events.  
• Little Island is a proud equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, familial or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.  In short, you are welcome here no matter who you are, where you come from, or what you look like. Our park is for everyone, and so is our workplace.