Theater Production Assistant (Intern)

Theater Production Assistant (Intern)

Department: Theater
Reports To: Meredith Barnidge & Jonathan Angeles
Schedule: Aug 3 to Aug 5, 11:00am - 3:00pm; August 10 - Nov 3 - Monday, Wednesday, Friday 2:00pm - 6:00pm; * Hours may be added during tech rehearsal or shows. Not to exceed 22 hours per week.

Mission/Charism: Bishop O’Dowd High School is a Catholic college-preparatory community, guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ, that educates its diverse student body to build a more just, joyful and sustainable world. The school calls us to: Community in Diversity, Strength of Character, Academic Excellence, Kinship With Creation, Social Justice, Joy.

Key Responsibilities

• Set Construction & Management
• Construct, move, and repair scenery as needed for rehearsals and performances.
• Install and position backdrops, flats, set furnishing, fly-system rigging, stage platforms, and props.
• Ensure all scenic elements are safely secured and performance-ready.
• Lighting & Sound
• Mentor students to set up, operate, and troubleshoot lighting and sound equipment.
• Hang, focus, and maintain lighting instruments.
• Manage microphones, cabling, and audio equipment.
• Equipment Operation
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, and technical equipment.
• Operate rigging systems for scenery and lighting.
• Backstage Support
• Mentor students to track props before, during, and after performances.
• Support scene changes and transitions throughout live productions.
• Maintain organized, safe, and functional backstage and wings areas.
• Maintenance & Inventory
• Perform basic repairs on equipment, tools, and technical systems.
• Maintain cleanliness and functionality of technical areas.
• Track, organize, and inventory supplies and equipment.
• Safety & Supervision
• Follow and enforce all safety protocols and industry best practices.
• Monitor the condition and safe use of equipment and workspaces.
• Provide guidance or training to student crews or volunteers as assigned.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with theatre technology and stagecraft.
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and technical equipment safely.
• Strong organizational, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a production team.
• Flexibility, reliability, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under tight deadlines.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs.