Part-Time Production Assistant - Theatre and Media Arts (Acting/MDT)

About the role

Theatre and Media Arts (Acting/MDT) at BYU is seeking a creative production assistant to support the BFA programs in Acting and MDT. This position plays a crucial role in managing auditions, workshops, and coordinating guest artists.

Responsibilities

• Manage all live, video, and virtual auditions, callbacks, interviews, and proficiency events (classroom scheduling, setting up room, managing volunteers etc.) for the Acting and MDT programs.
• Schedule and manage proficiency workshops.
• Track deliberations and send notification letters to applicants for both programs.
• Manage workshops and masterclasses.
• Cook up, contract, and help host guest artists.
• Administer Acting and MDT Committee meetings (take minutes, identify action items, follow up so tasks are completed).
• Support curriculum development and program assessment.
• Support BFA program forums.
• Represent the BFA programs to the public (on department tours, at New Student Orientation, Major Fair, Utah United Auditions, etc.).
• Create and/or order recruitment materials/swag within a set budget.
• Coordinate with TMA Communications Specialist to keep the BFA materials on the TMA website accurate and up-to-date.

Requirements

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• A BA degree.
• Experience in production management, theatre management, or office administration.
• Proficiency/certification in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• A self-motivated and able to work without direct supervision.
• A friendly attitude, a positive outlook, and a calm demeanor with a wide range of clients and in a moderately stressful environment.
• The ability to be flexible and responsive to fast-paced work.
• Working knowledge of FERPA regulations.
• Familiarity with BYU curricular systems (Learning Suite, Coursedog, Workday).
• Practical experience working in the theatre as an actor, director, stage manager, or production manager, etc.

Preferred

• Working knowledge of FERPA regulations.
• Familiarity with BYU curricular systems (Learning Suite, Coursedog, Workday).
• Practical experience working in the theatre as an actor, director, stage manager, or production manager, etc.

What We Offer

• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household.
• Access to the library.
• Free on-campus parking.
• Free UTA pass.
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU.

Pay

Pay Grade: 48
Typical Starting Pay: $20.25 to $26.50 an hour

Required Documents

All Staff positions require a resume. Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.