Musical Assistant

Current certified staff member preferred. This is an every other year position starting with the first year in 2026-2027.

Qualifications

• Understand a musical backstage process to provide production support assisting with behind the scenes operations preferred but not required
• Experience working with youth, preferably middle school-aged children (ages 11–14), in a camp, school, or recreational setting preferred but not required
• A creative, positive, mentoring attitude that prioritizes student growth and confidence-building over flawless performance

Job Goal

In accordance with district policies and procedures, the Musical Assistant (Stage Crew) will assist in planning, organizing, and executing a work crew of students to support a high-quality musical production while fostering a safe, collaborative, and inclusive environment where students can develop their self-expression, confidence, and passion for the performing arts.

Stipend: $1,725

Responsibilities

• Assists with the management of the production set up process, including working with students to create posters, programs, props, costume accessories, set pieces, and production needs throughout the season
• Monitors student coverage of events. Typically involves 1-2 times a week, but could be more often closer to production
• Assists with managing the storage, use, and repair of school-owned equipment and materials
• Assists with ordering supplies and materials necessary for the production in accordance with established district procedures and budget allocations
• Serves as an appropriate role model for student participants through instructions and actions
• Serves as a mentor to each participant to promote the development and demonstration in students the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship
• Complies with federal and state laws and Board of Education policies
• Creates an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
• Works with the directors on deadlines, schedule, and communication process for production
• Meets with each building principal and directors to review plans of production
• Other duties as assigned by the directors, principals, or other administrative staff