CTPC Production Assistant

Location: Owings Mills

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Founded in 1854, the Baltimore Jewish Community Center (JCC) has evolved into an organization of vitality and diversity. In keeping with its Jewish values, the JCC is committed to enhancing the general welfare of the total community. If you are looking for a job where the work environment is both stimulating and supportive and the mission is focused on promoting and strengthening Jewish life and values, then the JCC could be the place for you.

Inspired by the work we do every day, the JCC is an organization centered by Jewish values and focused on creating meaningful experiences and opportunities to enrich, connect, and positively impact our community. We pride ourselves on our inclusive and welcoming workplace and celebrate the diversity of our employees. We value all members of our team in a supportive environment in which everyone is treated with appreciation and respect and positioned to do their best work every day.

SUMMARY:

The Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC Children’s Theatre Production Company (CTPC) is seeking Production Assistants for the upcoming CTPC productions of Jungle Book Kids and Newsies Jr. Production assistants are eager to help to the best of their ability with every aspect of rehearsal, tech, and shows—helping onstage and backstage to ensure the professional quality and flow of every rehearsal, technical rehearsal, and performance.

Under the supervision of the Director of Youth Arts Education, the ideal candidate is prepared to be a role model to their team and children alike, has a can-do demeanor, has experience and loves working with children, and has experience in or avid appreciation for the performing arts. They must have Sunday afternoon and Monday evening availability.

The JCC and the CTPC celebrate both being proudly Jewish and being an inclusive space for all. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds and actively strive to provide an open and welcoming setting, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or backgrounds. We expect our musical director will create an equitable classroom environment by performing their duties with empathetic understanding towards every student, regardless of their gender, sexuality, race, ability, or identity.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Production assistants supervise students and keep them on schedule, entertained, and safe in rehearsals. This includes but is not limited to: gathering children at the start of rehearsal and dismissal of students; setting up, breaking down, and cleaning the rehearsal space(s); helping children navigate rehearsals and assisting the director with redirection and maintaining discipline; effectively communicating with the teaching artist(s) to help find quick solutions when necessary;
  
  escorting children to the washroom when needed; and other duties as directed.
• Production assistants must be eager to help to the best of their ability with every aspect of backstage to ensure the professional quality and flow of the production for both technical rehearsals and shows. This includes but is not limited to safely maneuvering set pieces; setting up, breaking down, and cleaning prop tables; helping children navigate walk-ways, costume and/or wig changes, and the order of show;
  
  effectively communicating with other production assistants to find quick solutions when necessary; and other duties as directed.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for students and staff.
• Represent with professionalism the Arts & Culture Department when interacting with parents or community members.
• Participate in other JCC Arts & Culture events as needed.
• Participate in training, staff meetings, and special events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Staff must adhere to CTPC Policies as outlined below.

COMMITMENT:

Production assistants are expected at all rehearsals (technical rehearsals included) and performance dates listed below. All production assistants are obligated to participate in strike and strike typically occurs directly after the conclusion of the closing performance. Production assistants must attend at least one training to review backstage performance assignments with the director and/or assistant director.

Center for Arts & Culture Enrichment Policies:

• Staff agree to wear appropriate clothing and shoes. The dress code is all black clothing with close-toed (preferably dark colored) tennis or appropriate to class dance shoes (ie ballet shoes for ballet, jazz shoes for hip hop or jazz, etc.).
• All people 16 years or older must present a PHOTO  access the JCC campus.
• Staff are background-checked with fingerprints on file.
• Staff are trained in preventing and detecting child abuse and reporting protocols.
• Staff are…