Production Assistant

Inspired by daring artists, MoMA PS1 is committed to the exploration of contemporary art and culture, broadening perspectives on the issues of our day, and engaging New Yorkers and communities across the world. Founded in 1976, the institution was a defining force in the alternative space movement in New York City, transforming a 19th-century public schoolhouse in Long Island City into a site for artistic experimentation and creativity.

PS1 is affiliated with The Museum of Modern Art and a member of New York City’s Cultural Institutions Group (CIG).

PS1 seeks part-time Production Assistants to work closely with members of the Program Production and Special Events staff to support and realize PS1’s ambitious schedule of public programs, live events, performances, talks, openings, private events, and rentals. Working cross-departmentally with the Program Production, External Affairs, Curatorial, Operations, and Visitor Engagement teams, Production Assistants assist with the planning and execution of live events including: technical production;

stage management; sourcing and fabricating materials; management of A/V equipment, inventory, and rentals; and hospitality, artist and client support. Production Assistants are hired on a project-by-project, part-time basis based on MoMA PS1’s programming and event schedule and technical needs.

Production Assistants report to the Senior Project Manager of Music, Performance, and Events and External Affairs Events Manager and work closely with Program Production Coordinators.

Note:

MoMA PS1 seeks a number of Production Assistants with a range of different skill sets. Specific responsibilities will vary by event.

• Work closely with the Senior Project Manager of Music, Performance, and Events, External Affairs Events Manager, and Program Production Coordinators to support the planning, organization, and execution of MoMA PS1 live events including Warm Up, Open House, Night at the Museum, and other museum-wide performances, special events, and rentals.
• Provide on-site technical and production assistance for events, including set up, installation, A/V engineering, stage management, and hospitality for artists.
• Assist with coordination, upkeep, and organization of MoMA PS1’s in-house technical and event production inventory and storage.
• Assist with sourcing, pick up, load-in, and load-out of technical gear and backline from appropriate vendors.
• Provide on-site production assistance for events, including event installation, site preparation, vendor coordination, stage management, artist and talent hospitality, and day-of-event operations.
• Assist with rehearsal coordination and day-of-event logistics for artists, performers, and collaborators.
• Provide audio engineering during openings, talks, and other special events and assist with technical needs during onsite rehearsals with artists and collaborators.
• Sustain good working relationships with vendors and contractors.
• Attend production and planning meetings, and site visits, as necessary, within the Program Production department, across other museum departments, and with artists and event participants.

• Minimum one-year experience successfully working in event production, live arts programming, or related areas in a museum, gallery, theater, entertainment, or arts non-profit.
• Superior knowledge and hands-on experience with one or more of the following:
• Audio production, including operating a digital professional live sound mixer, as well as a digital audio workstation.
• Video production
• Lighting production/design, as typically used in live performance and event production.
• Event installation, production logistics, vendor coordination, artist and talent hospitality and on-site event operations.
• Strong intrapersonal skills; excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work productively and collaboratively with all levels of management, support staff, and temporary hires and maintain a highly professional and positive attitude in a dynamic and creative setting.
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage time effectively, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment…