SUPERVISOR: Production Lead
EMPLOYMENT LENGTH: May 12, 2025 – May 21, 2025
PART TIME/FULL TIME: Part-time Seasonal
COMPENSATION: $22 per hour
NOTE: Projected hours for the duration of employment are approximately 80 hours.
DESCRIPTION:
These positions assist in the production of the Living Traditions Festival, a free and public festival that has served upwards of 30,000 members of the public each year for 39 years. These positions are responsible for the assistance in the execution of all production-related activities during our annual, Living Traditions Festival. The Production Assistants directly support the Production Lead and Performing Arts Program Manager, operating in whatever capacity necessary to ensure successful execution of the Festival, among other duties as assigned.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Event Execution & Monitoring
- Distribute and set up canopies/tents, tables, chairs, barricades, banners, associated displays, and garbage & recycling cans around event grounds;
- Assist the Production Lead in helping manage all festival production staff in the successful execution of related plans, timelines, and production efforts;
- Install environmental graphics & directional signage around event grounds, ensuring a high degree of professionalism and that quality production standards are met;
- Manage setup of beverage stations, artist green rooms, and vendor areas;
- Monitor radio transmissions, respond to calls for Production assistance and troubleshoot issues as they arise;
- Assist Stage Managers, audio vendors, and other related production contractors with stage changeover between artist performances and other circumstances as needed;
- Striking and restoring festival grounds in cooperation with production staff and other festival vendors, ensuring quality and precision while remaining safe and efficient;
- Aid in the organization, inventory, and storage of production material and supplies;
- Support the Production Lead in all miscellaneous production aspects of the Living Traditions Festival.
Other Duties as Assigned
- This may include a variety of tasks and responsibilities, such as assisting other key festival staff and vendors, supporting the execution of logistical plans, and other duties related to the production of the Living Traditions Festival.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience:
- Preference for experience working large-scale festivals or events. During the festival, this position requires long hours during the Summer weather with demanding physical labor requirements.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required;
- Professional and positive attitude and demeanor (tact, sensitivity, positivity, and diplomacy);
- Detail oriented, able to audit work to avoid mistakes, and perform tasks accurately;
- Ability to think and act quickly under pressure;
- Strong teamwork skills;
- Positive attitude;
- Able to lift upwards of 75 pounds and sit or stand for prolonged periods.
To apply, please email a resume, in PDF format only, to Jeda Higgs before April 25. Please no phone calls.
Jeda Higgs
Production Lead
Salt Lake City Arts Council
The mission of the Salt Lake City Arts Council is to promote, present, and support artists and arts organizations in order to facilitate the development of the arts and expand awareness, access, and engagement.
