Production Assistant - Production Management Team; Chautauqua Theater/Seasonal
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Location: New York
Production Assistant - Production Management Team (Chautauqua Theater Company)/Seasonal Employment
Job Category: Theater
Requisition Number: PRODU
004531
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- Posted:
December 19, 2025 - Full-Time
- Rate: $16 USD per hour
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The Production Assistant will work closely with the entire Production Team, assisting all departments as necessary, with duties to be assigned by the Production Manager.
The Chautauqua Theater Company summer season will consist of fully produced productions, as well as several new play workshops/readings. To learn more about the season and the company, please visit theater.chq.org. We build our season around the Actor’s Equity Safety Guidelines in addition to following the guidelines of the CDC, IATSE, USA and SDC.
The compensation for this position is $16.00/Hour. Contracted work will be for up to 10 weeks, starting in June. Chautauqua Theater Company provides a travel stipend.
For details about local housing, go to the About Living on the Grounds section.
About Your Work Day
- Collaborate with all production staff across props, costumes, lighting, and sound departments as needed.
- Assist the Production Manager and any production team supervisors with load ins/tech/strikes as needed.
- Other duties as assigned by the Production Manager and production team supervisors.
About the Referral Program
Chautauqua Institution’s Referral Bonus Program is a talent solution to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse workforce that encompasses all the skills and experience necessary to deliver on our goals and objectives. Chautauqua Institution will provide a $500 referral bonus (less taxes) for active employees referring a new candidate who is hired and remains employed for at least 90‑days from the first physical date of work.
In the case of seasonal positions working less than 6‑months, the new candidate must remain actively employed for at least 30‑days from the first physical date of work and until the closing date of the season. The closing date of the season is the last Sunday in August.
About Your Schedule
Chautauqua Institution and Chautauqua Hotel Company offer flexible schedules, full and part‑time, for seasonal employment during summer operations starting annually each June and concluding in August. Seasonal employment may be available earlier (pre‑season) and beyond season (post‑season) based on business needs and candidate availability. Schedules typically include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as a requirement. While you will confirm your final schedule with management at the time of an interview and offer of employment, you should generally anticipate the following schedule options for this position:
A typical work week is 5-6 days. Scheduled hours will include evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.
About Living on the Grounds
Chautauqua Institution may provide limited housing options on our grounds or assist you with locating nearby housing arrangements for select opportunities based on business needs. Housing is not an option for many positions and may be of a cost to you. Candidates should assume there are no employer‑provided or employer‑assisted housing options available for this position unless it is otherwise stated.
This position may offer employer‑provided housing and parking, depending upon the candidate's situation. Housing includes a private bedroom and shared living space. Residency starts in early June and ends mid‑to‑late August.
About Chautauqua Institution
Chautauqua Institution is a not‑for‑profit global convener of dialogue on the most significant issues of the day through engagement across four pillars of the arts, education, religion, and recreation. The Chautauqua community is located on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York State and comes alive each summer with a unique mix of visual and performing arts, lectures, interfaith worship/programs, and recreational activities.
Chautauqua Institution owns and operates Chautauqua Hotel Company, a comprehensive hotel, food & beverage, conferencing, and events organization.
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