Associate Line Producer

• Salary: $1,250/week
• Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary
• Employment Status: Exempt
• Schedule Expectations: Schedule will include frequent nights, holidays and weekends.
• Projected Start Date: Immediately
• Projected End Date: September 29, 2024
• Employment Duration: If employed in a temporary position, candidates should note that they will need to reapply for any future positions and there is no presumption for rehire or reoccurring employment in subsequent seasons.
• How to Apply: Click the ‘Apply Here’ button to submit your application. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please let us know at jobs@littleisland.org

What You’ll Do

• Assist the Creative Producer and Line Producer in the producing of projects by participating in:
  • Managing schedules, timelines, and deliverables to help ensure projects are executed on time and within available resources
  • Translating artists’ creative priorities into executable project plans
  • Communicating with artists to arrange and finalize logistical support of rehearsal and performance processes
• Line Produce assigned reading and development processes
• Research creative teams and performers, read scripts, and summarize findings for the inclusion in Creative Producer pitch work
• Execute assigned components of producing plan, reporting back to lead producer on progress, challenges, and proposed solutions
• Collaborate with company management on artist onboarding coordination
• Serve as liaison and key artistic representative on site for artists and internal and external stakeholders before, during, and after performances, inclusive of rehearsals and technical rehearsals, as needed in conjunction with other Artistic Programming team members
• Act as a critical creative partner, interfacing between artists and the Artistic Programming team to establish trust, communication and to ensure live presentations are delivered with a high standard of care and artistic quality
• Copy edit and approve programs, press releases, and marketing materials on behalf of the producing team in conjunction with Programming Marketing Manager
• Coordinate creative team meetings, casting sessions, and reading and development work
• Support Creative Producer and Line Producer in the tracking of stage management and artist contacts and project outreach
• Collaborate with other Artistic Programming Department team members on the development and maintenance of department processes and procedures
• Other duties and tasks related to the park and its operations as assigned by the Creative Producer

What You Bring 

• 2+ years of arts-related administrative experience
• Experience liaising with artists and industry professionals
• Working knowledge of the New York performing arts landscape
• Adaptability and flexibility when responding to changing circumstances associated with live performance (artist needs, inclement weather, etc.)
• A keen attention to detail as pertains to receiving information from multiple sources, prioritizing tasks, and disseminating data to relevant parties
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals both within and outside of the organization to move projects forward in support of institutional and artistic goals
•  A genuine interest and investment to contribute to our culture of camaraderie and excellence by collaborating and problem-solving cross-departmentally
• Passion for engaging with visitors and guests, ensuring they feel welcome and have the information they need in service to a memorable visitor experience
• Comfort sitting or standing for long periods of time
• Comfort working in a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions, including light rain, summer heat, and in intermittent direct sunlight
• Ability to work in U.S.

Benefits and Perks

• Eligible for accrued sick time (up to 7 days)
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental & vision care
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Basic Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability
• 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.